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1WiSaLT (Withywood Speech and Language) Project, Four Acres School, Bristol.
Summary
Teachers can use the WiSaLT Curriculum Appendix to help children with speech, language, and communication impairments access education. This tool provides strategies for curriculum differentiation and skill improvement.
Area of Science:
- Education
- Speech-Language Pathology
Background:
- Inclusive education models require curriculum differentiation for students with speech, language, and communication impairments.
- Teachers face challenges in adapting mainstream curricula for these students.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce the WiSaLT Curriculum Appendix as a tool for supporting children with speech, language, and communication impairments.
- To aid teachers and speech and language therapists in curriculum adaptation and skill development.
Main Methods:
- The WiSaLT Curriculum Appendix identifies potential areas of difficulty within Key Stage One attainment targets.
- It provides specific strategies and activities tailored to support these students.
Main Results:
- The appendix enables identification of challenging attainment targets for individual students.
- It offers practical ideas and interventions for educators and therapists.
Conclusions:
- The WiSaLT Curriculum Appendix is a valuable resource for inclusive education.
- It facilitates collaboration between teachers and speech and language therapists to enhance student outcomes.