INC3701
ASSIGNMENT 4
ASSIGNMENT 4
M MALAN 76427068
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, QUESTION 1
1.1Define curriculum differentiation.
Curriculum differentiation involves the modification of the learning environment,
teaching methodologies, teaching strategies and the content of the curriculum to take
into consideration the ability level, interests and background of a learner. The process
of modifying or adapting the curriculum according to the different ability levels of the
learners in the classroom. It is a strategy that teachers can use to provide meaningful
learning experiences for all learners.
1.2Outline the significance of curriculum differentiation in a
classroom context.
It is the most logical way to respond to learners’ diversity in their learning
environment
It promotes the progress of each learner in a general curriculum
It maximises learners’ growth and facilitates individuals’ success.
It acknowledges that each learner learns differently
It promotes different learning styles during the learning process
It ensures that learners participate actively in their learning where they can
apply what they have learnt.
It enables all learners to experience success, prevents the occurrence of
learning gaps among learners, provides opportunities for cognitive
development,
It reduces challenging behaviour in learners and is a means to make inclusion a
reality
1.3Describe factors that determine the differentiation of the
curriculum.
Readiness level, interests, and learning profiles are important and
indispensable factors in achieving curriculum differentiation. These three
factors will now be discussed in detail.
(i) Readiness level
“Readiness level is a learner’s current proximity to specified knowledge,
understanding, and skills”. It is shaped by prior learning, life experiences,
attitudes towards schooling as well as cognitive and
metacognitive proficiency Tomlinson and Imbeau (2010:). It is derived from
Vygotsky’s (1978) zone of proximal development (ZPD) which is a point of
required mastery where the child cannot effectively function independently, but
can succeed with scaffolding or support.
(ii) Learners’ interest
Learners’ interest is “that which engages the attention, curiosity, and involvement of
a student” (Tomlinson & Imbeau, 2010).
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ASSIGNMENT 4
ASSIGNMENT 4
M MALAN 76427068
https://www.coursehero.com/file/169994219/INC3701-Assignment-4-65427068pdf/
, QUESTION 1
1.1Define curriculum differentiation.
Curriculum differentiation involves the modification of the learning environment,
teaching methodologies, teaching strategies and the content of the curriculum to take
into consideration the ability level, interests and background of a learner. The process
of modifying or adapting the curriculum according to the different ability levels of the
learners in the classroom. It is a strategy that teachers can use to provide meaningful
learning experiences for all learners.
1.2Outline the significance of curriculum differentiation in a
classroom context.
It is the most logical way to respond to learners’ diversity in their learning
environment
It promotes the progress of each learner in a general curriculum
It maximises learners’ growth and facilitates individuals’ success.
It acknowledges that each learner learns differently
It promotes different learning styles during the learning process
It ensures that learners participate actively in their learning where they can
apply what they have learnt.
It enables all learners to experience success, prevents the occurrence of
learning gaps among learners, provides opportunities for cognitive
development,
It reduces challenging behaviour in learners and is a means to make inclusion a
reality
1.3Describe factors that determine the differentiation of the
curriculum.
Readiness level, interests, and learning profiles are important and
indispensable factors in achieving curriculum differentiation. These three
factors will now be discussed in detail.
(i) Readiness level
“Readiness level is a learner’s current proximity to specified knowledge,
understanding, and skills”. It is shaped by prior learning, life experiences,
attitudes towards schooling as well as cognitive and
metacognitive proficiency Tomlinson and Imbeau (2010:). It is derived from
Vygotsky’s (1978) zone of proximal development (ZPD) which is a point of
required mastery where the child cannot effectively function independently, but
can succeed with scaffolding or support.
(ii) Learners’ interest
Learners’ interest is “that which engages the attention, curiosity, and involvement of
a student” (Tomlinson & Imbeau, 2010).
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