Discussion about Accommodating Children with disability

1. THE ACTIVITIES AND MATERIALS
USED IN MOST EARLY
CHILDHOOD CLASSROOM ARE
DESIGNED TO MEET THE NEEDS
OF MANY CHILDREN WITH OR
WITHOUT DISABILITY.
Accommodating All Children
in Early Childhood Classroom

2. INSTRUCTIONAL CONDITIONS TO MEET
THE NEEDS OF A CHILD
 INSTRUCTIONAL GROUPINGS OR
ARRANGEMENT- for any given activity, there are a
number of instructional arrangement in which to choose
from: large group, small group, cooperative, etc.
 LESSON FORMAT- The format of a lesson may be
altered to meet the needs of a child by including more
opportunities for whole discussions, games, role laying
etc.
 TEACHING STRATEGIES- A change in teaching
strategies can influence a child’s ability to participate

3. INSTRUCTIONAL CONDITIONS TO MEET
THE NEEDS OF A CHILD
 CURRICULAR GOALS AND LEARNING
OUTCOMES- to match the needs of a child within the
context of an activity.
 ADAPTATIONS TO THE METHOD FOR
RESPONDING- sometimes children may understand a
concept yet need an adaptation in the way they
demonstrate that knowledge
 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS- The environmental
arrangement in an important aspect of any early childhood
setting.

4. INSTRUCTIONAL CONDITIONS TO MEET
THE NEEDS OF A CHILD
 MODIFICATION OF INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS-
it is sometimes necessary to physically adapt instructional
or play materials to facilitate a child’s participation.
 LEVEL OF ERSONAL ASSISTANCE- a child’s need for
assistance may range from periodic sot checks to close
continuous supervision.
 AN ALTERNATIVE ACTIVITY- This curricular
adaptation should be used as a last choice when the
above conditions cannot be used to meet a child’s need.

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