Education, Training and Development Adult Learning

Inclusive Learning Programme with Differentiated Techniques Training

SAQA US 252493 | NQF 5 | Credits 15 | Duration 12 Days
From $2,214 per delegate

Description

This course equips facilitators and educators with the skills to design and deliver inclusive learning programmes that accommodate diverse learner needs. Participants will learn to apply differentiated techniques to ensure all learners can access and benefit from training, in line with South Africa's commitment to inclusive education.

Learning Outcomes

  • Analyse the principles of inclusive education and their application in a learning programme.
  • Design differentiated learning activities that cater to varied learning styles, abilities, and backgrounds.
  • Implement inclusive assessment strategies that accommodate diverse learner needs.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of differentiated techniques in promoting learner participation and achievement.
  • Adapt learning materials and resources to remove barriers to learning.

Target Audience

This course is designed for trainers, educators, and learning facilitators in corporate, vocational, or community settings who are responsible for implementing learning programmes and need to address diverse learner profiles.

Prerequisites

None — open enrollment

Course Outline

Day 1: Introduction to Inclusive Education and SAQA Context

Objectives:
• Understand the SAQA framework and the purpose of Unit Standard 252493
• Define inclusive education and its legislative basis in South Africa
• Identify barriers to learning and participation
• Recognise the role of differentiated instruction in inclusive settings

Topics:
• Overview of SAQA, NQF, and Unit Standard 252493
• South African policies on inclusive education (White Paper 6, SASA)
• Principles of inclusive education: access, equity, participation
• Identifying diverse learner needs
• Introduction to differentiation: content, process, product, environment

Day 2: Understanding Learner Diversity and Barriers to Learning

Objectives:
• Categorise different types of barriers to learning
• Analyse how social, cultural, and economic factors affect learning
• Recognise learning styles and multiple intelligences
• Apply universal design for learning (UDL) principles

Topics:
• Types of barriers: physical, sensory, cognitive, emotional, behavioural
• Socio-economic and cultural influences on learning
• Learning styles (VARK) and Gardner's multiple intelligences
• Introduction to Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
• Case studies of diverse learners

Day 3: Principles of Differentiated Instruction

Objectives:
• Explain the key principles of differentiated instruction
• Distinguish between differentiation by content, process, product, and learning environment
• Identify strategies for differentiating content
• Plan for readiness, interest, and learning profile

Topics:
• What differentiation is and is not
• Four classroom elements: content, process, product, environment
• Differentiating based on readiness, interest, and learning profile
• Tiered assignments and flexible grouping
• Examples of differentiated content delivery

Day 4: Differentiating the Learning Process

Objectives:
• Use a variety of instructional strategies to differentiate process
• Implement flexible grouping techniques
• Design activities that cater to different learning preferences
• Apply scaffolding and choice boards

Topics:
• Strategies: jigsaw, learning stations, think-pair-share
• Flexible grouping: homogeneous, heterogeneous, individual
• Choice boards and learning menus
• Scaffolding techniques for diverse learners
• Managing group work in inclusive classrooms

Day 5: Differentiating Product and Assessment

Objectives:
• Design varied assessment options for different learners
• Use formative and summative assessments effectively
• Create rubrics that accommodate diverse outputs
• Implement authentic assessment tasks

Topics:
• Differentiating product: options for demonstrating learning
• Formative assessment techniques (exit tickets, observations)
• Summative assessment alternatives (portfolios, presentations)
• Rubric design for inclusive assessment
• Feedback strategies that support growth

Day 6: Adapting the Learning Environment

Objectives:
• Create a physically and emotionally safe classroom environment
• Arrange classroom space to support inclusion
• Establish routines and positive behaviour supports
• Foster a culture of respect and belonging

Topics:
• Classroom layout for accessibility and collaboration
• Positive behaviour support and classroom management
• Building a supportive classroom culture
• Sensory-friendly adjustments
• Routines and visual schedules

Day 7: Supporting Learners with Specific Learning Difficulties

Objectives:
• Identify common specific learning difficulties (dyslexia, dyscalculia, ADHD)
• Apply appropriate accommodations and modifications
• Use assistive technology to support learning
• Collaborate with support staff and parents

Topics:
• Dyslexia: signs and strategies (multisensory instruction)
• Dyscalculia: concrete-representational-abstract approach
• ADHD: structure, breaks, and movement
• Assistive technology tools (text-to-speech, graphic organisers)
• Role of learning support teams and parents

Day 8: Supporting Learners with Physical and Sensory Impairments

Objectives:
• Understand the needs of learners with physical disabilities
• Adapt materials for learners with visual or hearing impairments
• Use assistive devices and accessible formats
• Ensure physical access and mobility

Topics:
• Physical disabilities: mobility aids, classroom adaptations
• Visual impairments: braille, large print, audio descriptions
• Hearing impairments: sign language, captioning, FM systems
• Accessible digital content (WCAG guidelines)
• Emergency procedures for learners with disabilities

Day 9: Supporting Gifted and Talented Learners

Objectives:
• Recognise characteristics of gifted and talented learners
• Provide enrichment and acceleration opportunities
• Differentiate instruction to challenge advanced learners
• Avoid common pitfalls (underachievement, boredom)

Topics:
• Defining giftedness and talent
• Enrichment vs acceleration strategies
• Compacted curriculum and independent study
• Differentiating for gifted learners in inclusive classrooms
• Social and emotional needs of gifted learners

Day 10: Inclusive Lesson Planning and Curriculum Design

Objectives:
• Plan inclusive lessons using backward design
• Integrate differentiation into unit planning
• Align learning objectives with assessments and activities
• Use a lesson plan template for inclusion

Topics:
• Backward design: identify desired results, determine evidence, plan experiences
• Unit planning with differentiation embedded
• Aligning objectives, assessments, and activities
• Sample inclusive lesson plans
• Collaborative planning with colleagues

Day 11: Implementing and Managing an Inclusive Classroom

Objectives:
• Manage time and resources effectively in a differentiated classroom
• Monitor and adjust instruction based on learner progress
• Use data to inform differentiation
• Address challenging behaviours positively

Topics:
• Time management: rotating groups, stations
• Using formative data to adjust instruction
• Behaviour management strategies for inclusive settings
• Building learner autonomy and self-regulation
• Reflection and continuous improvement

Day 12: Evaluation, Reflection, and Action Planning

Objectives:
• Evaluate the effectiveness of inclusive practices
• Reflect on personal teaching practice
• Develop an action plan for implementing inclusive education
• Share and learn from peer experiences

Topics:
• Tools for evaluating inclusive practice
• Self-reflection and peer observation
• Creating a professional development plan
• Sharing best practices
• Course review and certification

Practicals

36 hours of practicals To be conducted online or on-campus or in-house
Overview

Practical sessions allow learners to apply differentiated techniques in simulated classroom settings. Learners will design lesson plans, create materials, and practice facilitation with peer feedback, ensuring they can implement inclusive strategies effectively.

Practical Activities
  • Practical 1: Analysing Learner Profiles and Identifying Barriers — Learners analyse case studies of diverse learners, identify barriers, and propose initial differentiation strategies. (8h)
  • Practical 2: Designing Differentiated Lesson Plans — Learners work in groups to design a full lesson plan that differentiates content, process, product, and environment for a mixed-ability class. (10h)
  • Practical 3: Facilitating Inclusive Activities with Peer Feedback — Learners facilitate a short inclusive lesson segment with peers acting as diverse learners, followed by constructive feedback. (10h)
  • Practical 4: Creating Inclusive Classroom Materials and Environment — Learners design a classroom layout and create adapted materials (e.g., large print, braille labels, sensory tools) for a simulated inclusive classroom. (8h)

Summatives

Each delegate is assessed continuously throughout the course via daily exercises, scored practical assignments, and a final summative test at the end.

Practical Assignments — 30%

Practical assignments are observed and scored against a rubric during the practical sessions. Each delegate's practical mark is averaged into a single 100% score and contributes 30% to the final total.

Daily Exercises — 20%

Every training day ends with a multiple-choice exercise scored out of 100%. The scores from each daily exercise are averaged across the duration of the course to produce a Daily Average mark, which contributes 20% to the final total.

Final Test — 50%

On the last day a final summative test is written. It is a multiple-choice paper with multiple-answer questions: each question may have more than one correct option, and a single wrong selection on a question marks the entire question wrong — no partial credit. The final test is scored out of 100% and contributes 50% to the overall mark.

Final Total
Component Out of Weight
Practical Assignments (rubric-scored) 100% 30%
Daily Average (multiple choice) 100% 20%
Final Test (multi-answer multiple choice) 100% 50%
Final Total 100%

All marks are recorded on the AATICD LMS and visible to each learner under their account.

Certificate

Certificate of Completion

Awarded to delegates who achieve an overall mark of 50% or higher on the Final Total (Practicals 30% + Daily Average 20% + Final Test 50%).

How it works
  • Certificates are auto-generated on the AATICD LMS as soon as the marks pass the 50% threshold.
  • Each certificate is a branded PDF with the delegate's name, the course title, the unit standard ID, NQF level, credits, and the date of issue.
  • You can download or print your certificate from your LMS dashboard at any time after issue — there's no reissue fee and no expiry date.
  • If you scored under 50% you can sit the final test again at the next scheduled session at no extra cost.
Where to find it

Sign in to the LMS, open your dashboard, and your certificates appear under My Certificates. Each entry has a View / Download button and a print option.

Training Discounts

Group discounts apply automatically — the more delegates you enrol, the greater the saving. Discounts are calculated at 3% per 5 delegates, scaling up to 40% off for 100+ delegates.

Delegates Discount
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10 6% off
15 9% off
20 12% off
25 15% off
30 18% off
50 30% off
75 35% off
100 40% off

3% discount per 5 delegates, up to 40% off for 100+ delegates. Contact us for a custom group quote.

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