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 (Secondary)
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Secondary
Helps students to
  • build greater independence
  • maintain on-task behaviour
Young female student writing in notebook in a classroom
Use visual self-management tools
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Primary
Helps students to
  • build greater independence
  • maintain on-task behaviour
Teacher working with students via computer
Understanding and supporting comprehension
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Primary
Helps students to
  • engage in learning
A teacher standing in front of a screen in a classroom
Use instructional sequences
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Secondary
Helps students to
  • transition smoothly
  • know what to expect
Male teacher showing skeleton to student in biology class
Use visual supports to increase understanding (Secondary)
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Secondary
Helps students to
  • learn new concepts
  • follow lengthy instructions
Child pointing at cartoon images of animals
Use visual supports to increase understanding (Early Childhood)
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Early Childhood
Helps students to
  • learn new concepts
  • follow lengthy instructions
  • increase communication skills
Teacher looking at sheets with visuals on them
Use visual supports to increase understanding
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Primary
Helps students to
  • learn new concepts
  • follow lengthy instructions
students in class
Understanding and supporting comprehension (Secondary)
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Secondary
Helps students to
  • engage in learning
Student writing
Supporting handwriting
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Primary
Helps students to
  • Build handwriting skill
  • Maintain motivation