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Complex Scenarios

Working through these case studies will help developing teachers practice noticing, problem solving, reflection, challenge of assumptions, understanding and ultimately develop the expertise to be adaptive in action.

They have been designed by school-based practitioners, in partnership with HEIs and SCITTs to provide a structured and detailed narrative through which trainees can work with a mentor, to deepen knowledge of the barriers to curriculum access experienced by learners with special needs and working with expert teachers to identify need and adopt effective instructional approaches.

A range of ages and phases are covered. Mentors and trainees are encouraged to ‘transpose’ the scenarios to a relevant key stage to expand the resource and embed new learning. These collaborative learning opportunities support new teachers to question, explain, and elaborate their thoughts and co-construct solutions.

We recommend working through the exemplars ‘Noticing’ and ‘Rashid’, before moving on to the other complex scenarios, which are designed for you to notice and plan adaptive strategies for each learner.

Complex Scenario Maire

Complex Scenario Maire

  • General
  • 14 Dec 2021
Free
Complex Scenarios

Enabling Maire to engage in individual and social learning in English and across the curriculum.

Complex Scenario Rashid

Complex Scenario Rashid

  • General
  • 14 Dec 2021
Free
Complex Scenarios

Sustaining engagement and challenge for Rashid.

Complex Scenario Mae

Complex Scenario Mae

  • General
  • 14 Dec 2021
Free
Complex Scenarios

Building stamina for learning.

Complex Scenario Tayla

Complex Scenario Tayla

  • General
  • 14 Dec 2021
Free
Complex Scenarios

Exploring readiness to learn.

Complex Scenario Tomas

Complex Scenario Tomas

  • General
  • 14 Dec 2021
Free
Complex Scenarios

Supporting engagement and social development.

Complex Scenario Hannah

Complex Scenario Hannah

  • General
  • 14 Dec 2021
Free
Complex Scenarios

A case study about supporting Hannah to work independently.

Complex Scenario Safiye

Complex Scenario Safiye

  • General
  • 14 Dec 2021
Free
Complex Scenarios

This presentation aims to model the process of taking the initial steps in recognising that a child is struggling, and includes exemplary mentor guidance on how you identify the learners you plan to focus on in your classroom: those with additional needs.