Differentiated Curriculum: The Perspectives of the Special Educationist

Abstract

The aim of this paper is to present the perspectives of the special educationist on differentiated curriculum. It has already been established that in helping the individual student to fully access the curriculum, each element in the curriculum can be modified to accommodate the characteristics of an individual or group of high ability learners as well as individuals with special needs. The content, process, and product take place in the learning environment should be carefully programmed to help the individual student succeed. Adaptation and modification are important factors. In adapting the curriculum, is to consider the use of a variety of response modes for the students with special needs. Providing many different options will increase the likelihood of success. Mainstreaming and inclusion has encouraged efforts to help special education students who spend at least part of the day in regular classrooms to master the curriculum. The curricula must be designed to meet the particular needs and characteristics of the individuals who are to learn various contents. Based on the unique characteristics of the individual, differentiating the curriculum will be of enormous benefits to the special needs individual

Keywords: curriculum, special needs, learning environment, differentiated curriculum