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.
![Teacher working with students](/sites/default/files/styles/ie_hero_medium/public/images/hero/Teaching%20test%20preparation%20skills.jpg?itok=YKSCSrYQ)
Develop exam preparation skills
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Years 7 to 12
Helps students to
- improve confidence
- improve test performance
- decrease exam anxiety
![Student stands in front of presentation screen in front of class](/sites/default/files/styles/ie_hero_medium/public/images/hero/Oral%20Assessments.png?h=b74fd42f&itok=poUv6PsL)
Adjust oral assessments for student success
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Years 7 to 12
Helps students to
- reduce anxiety
- demonstrate knowledge
![Teacher stands in front of class showing sheet of paper](/sites/default/files/styles/ie_hero_medium/public/images/hero/Assignment%20Exemplars.jpg?itok=2Qqz0Hx4)
Create assignment exemplars
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Years 7 to 12
Helps students to
- understand the task
- build confidence
![students lying on the floor reading with the teacher](/sites/default/files/styles/ie_hero_medium/public/images/hero/AdobeStock_113046814_0.jpeg?h=e3e91267&itok=Ic1oRI-L)
Story tool I: Improve story retelling
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Preschool to Year 2
Helps students to
- retell stories
- sequence events
![Teacher laying on the floor reading with students](/sites/default/files/styles/ie_hero_medium/public/images/hero/AdobeStock_113046814_1.jpeg?itok=dIah18wQ)
Story tool II: Improve social perspective taking
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Preschool to Year 2
Helps students to
- retell stories
- recall perspectives