TeachMeet – Adaptive
Adaptive Task Design: Accessibility Without Lowering Expectations – Karl McGrath, Year 6 Teacher and Task Design & Curriculum Implementation Lead, Benton Park Primary School
Inspired by the work of Clare Sealy, this session equips teachers with practical tools to adapt tasks, talk, and play for all learners. Grounded in Sealy’s principles of accessibility, manageability, and cognitive challenge, the session introduces what is considered an appropriate adaptation to tasks and work.
Additionally, participants will explore a sliding scale of adaptations, ranging from full independence to full support. Bringing the theory to life through examples, teachers will develop strategies for implementing adaptive teaching practices that maintain high expectations while addressing diverse learning needs.