Learning and teaching can be adapted in such a way that it enables and supports all children to access the learning. It might make the learning more challenging for our most experienced learners, or provide more or different supports for others.
This pedagogy bitesize outlines what differentiation is and how we can differentiate.
Differentiation forms part of the Fife Learning Standard and is an important part of any lesson.
Teachers can differentiate by content, pace/process, product, questioning and learning environment.
Further readings and examples of practice can be found here.
Content
Content can be differentiated digitally by the way it is presented and how much of it is available.
Showbie has the ability to differentiate what materials learners have access to. This means that teachers can provide appropriate resources and scaffolds to support individual or groups of learners, providing appropriate pace and challenge.
Watch the video to learn how to differentiate content in Showbie.
To learn more about Showbie take the Showbie Certified Educator course as a next step.
Content can be presented using digital tools such as Book Creator and with inbuilt accessibility features, this can support learners interact with content in a way that supports them best.
Learn how to use Book Creator by clicking the image to access our professional learning book.
Pace/Process
Accessibility features support how learners engage with their learning.
Visit the Accessibility page and engage with our professional learning book to understand what features are available and how these can support learners.
Product
Learners can demonstrate their understanding and knowledge using different apps and digital tools.
Visit the Creativity page for further support and explore the Software Library book for an overview of the apps available and examples of how these could be used.
Questioning
It’s important to use a range of questioning approaches and techniques to support learners.
Visit the Questioning page for further support and explore the Questioning and Discussions How Pedagogy book.
Learning Environment
The iPad is an extension of the learning environment and the organisation of the iPad screen, along with quick access to features and shortcuts are ways to differentiate the learning environment.
Visit our Quick Guides page to support with the use of the iPad. The two videos demonstrate different features: the Control Centre and Assistive Touch. Both of these can be used to customise the iPad for a learner, giving them access to the tools they need in quick way.
