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
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
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
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
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
Story tool II: Improve social perspective taking
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Preschool to Year 2
Helps students to
  • retell stories
  • recall perspectives