Differentiation Through Choice as an Approach to Enhance Inclusive Practice

Differentiation through choice is a pedagogical approach that can enhance the inclusion of all learners without marking any individual as different. It has shown to be a key component of inclusive pedagogy; however, its use appears to be limited in the Irish context. This paper draws on some results from a doctoral study which supported teacher professional learning for inclusive practice. It offers teachers some practical approaches to developing differentiation through choice, in order to meet the needs of all learners, in particular in the context of the new model of special teaching allocation.