Adjustments and scaffolds

Inclusive teaching often requires adjustments and scaffolds to be implemented to meet the needs of every learner. Small changes can support a student to understand the learning content. Adjustments and scaffolds may also reduce anxiety and behavioural concerns. These adjustments and scaffolds practices focus on strategies that can support students with transitions, writing, and general learning behaviour.

A person writing a checklist in a notebook
Use visual self-management tools
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Early years
Middle years
Helps students to
  • build greater independence
  • maintain on-task behaviour
  • A teacher standing in front of a screen in a classroom
    Use instructional sequences
    TEACHING PRACTICE
    For student years
    Middle years
    Senior years
    Helps students to
  • transition smoothly
  • know what to expect
  • Teacher looking at sheets with visuals on them
    Use visual supports to increase understanding
    TEACHING PRACTICE
    For student years
    Preschool – Year 12
    Helps students to
  • learn new concepts
  • follow lengthy instructions
  • A teacher or parent assisting a student at her desk
    Supporting persuasive writing
    TEACHING PRACTICE
    For student years
    Middle years
    Senior years
    Helps students to
  • write persuasive texts
  • organise thoughts
  • work independently
  • Teacher working with students via computer
    Understanding and supporting comprehension
    TEACHING PRACTICE
    For student years
    Preschool – Year 12
    Helps students to
  • engage in learning
  • A child working on a laptop
    Use technology to support written expression
    TEACHING PRACTICE
    For student years
    Preschool – Year 12
    Helps students to
  • express ideas
  • develop written expression
  • Student writing
    Supporting handwriting
    TEACHING PRACTICE
    For student years
    Early years
    Middle years
    Helps students to
  • Build handwriting skill
  • Maintain motivation
  • Notepad with a list of steps written down
    Use task analysis for skill development
    TEACHING PRACTICE
    For student years
    Preschool – Year 12
    Helps students to
  • learn new skills
  • work independently
  • build self-confidence
  • Teacher working with students
    Develop exam preparation skills
    TEACHING PRACTICE
    For student years
    Middle years
    Senior years
    Helps students to
  • improve confidence
  • improve test performance
  • decrease exam anxiety