Adapt+presentation+methods

Adapting presentation methods is a vital strategy that has the ability to tap into the learning styles of a diverse classroom and thus produce an increased inclusive classroom, “Adapting curriculum presentation has the potential to increase student involvement and reduce disruptive behaviour through teaching at the instructional level”, (Foreman, 2008, pg. 160). Due to the diversity of individuals, the way students take in information/the way they learn, varies also. Therefore it is clear when teaching in diverse classrooms, the way you present content is extremely important. For example using dialogue is not always the best way to communicate information for all students, perhaps you might have to alter it to a movie or use visual cues to assist in the learning of all students. Relying on written and oral presentations of curriculum content can disadvantage students with a preference for other learning styles. For example, “we know that some individuals, such as many students with Asperger’s syndrome, will respond better when their learning activities include visual representations of content”, (Autism spectrum Australia, 2003). Effective ways this can be implemented include; using graphic organisers, such as charts, graphs, timelines, tables etc, and the use of such materials including ipads, e-books, computers, interactive whiteboards etc. References: Dempsey, I., Arthur-Kelly, M. (2007). //Maximising Learning Outcomes In Diverse Classroom.// South Melbourne, Australia: Cengage learning Foreman, P., (2008). Inclusion In Action Second Edition. South Melbourne, Australia: Cengage Learning Student number: u3065237
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