Year 5-6 class of 27 students in a Catholic primary school.
5 students with developmental delay in Literacy and/or Mathematics 1 child with ADHD. 1 child identified as gifted (participating in G.A.T.E. Ways program). 2 children with English as a Second Language, one of whom is a recently arrived refugee. 15 boys, 12 girls. 2 Indigenous students 1 student with hearing impairment. 1 parent regularly helps in the classroom, and you would like to encourage more parents/caregivers to become involved. 1 Literacy/numeracy Support Assistant for two hours three times each week.
5 Students with developmental Delay in Literacy and/or Mathematics - An A-Z chart will be on each childs desk as an aide when completing activities such as dictionary activities - A grammar checklist will be on every childs desk to provide them with visual stimulation when completing literacy activities - These 5 students will be mixed with children of different abilities so that their peers can help to support them
1 Child with ADHD - This child will be placed at the front of the class, and close to the teacher - The student will be aware of the quiet space, and the respect for other students learning - Hands on activities will be incorporated throughout the whole unit to limit disengagement
1 child identified as gifted (participating in G.A.T.E. Ways program) - Most English lessons have been adapted so that this student can complete the work on their own, working at their own pace - An early finish folder will be created for the student so that if they have completed the required work, they can begin he challenging activities in the folder
2 children with English as a Second Language, one of whom is a recently arrived refugee - These students will be allocated seats next to each other, and placed with the students who are loud and hard working - The students will be placed close to the teacher, and visual aides such as a picture organizer will be placed on their desks to help them organize themselves
2 Indigenous Students 1 with hearing impairment - Student with hearing impairment will be placed close to the front of the classroom so that they are more likely to hear the teacher - A portable microphone will be used on days that the student is having difficulty hearing - Students have post it notes on their desk and are able to write questions/notes to the teacher if they dont understand
Support Assistant The support assistant is in the classroom for two hours, three times a week to help support students with literacy and numeracy. For English lessons, the support assistant will be available for one hour, three times a week. - Support assistant will take 4 students with literacy developmental delay, for half an hour, and the other student, the two ESL learners and the indigenous child with hearing impairment for the other half hour. - The support assistant will complete grammar activities and games with the students, and help them in their research for their formative and summative assignment throughout the unit.