Inclusion
Science has a vast impact
on the lives of everyone and all pupils need to be included in learning about
this.
At times, important
features such as health and safety considerations, access arrangements for
pupils with physical disability or highly technical language and complex
concepts can appear to place obstacles to pupils’ learning. Within the resources
available to a school, it is important that every effort is made to help pupils
access experiences in science that they find engaging and meaningful. Clearly,
decisions about the level of support pupils may need should be made on an
individual basis.
Inclusion in science can also
extend beyond the classroom. Some schools have introduced ‘science sacks’ for
young children which provide a useful science resource [e.g. book, video, small
piece of equipment] to be shared with family at home. Some councils now organise
science festivals and summer schools for pupils. Partnerships with science
centres, universities and business can widen the opportunities for pupils to
learn about science in an exciting and enjoyable manner. These opportunities can
help some pupils learn in a way that they cannot learn in school and are an
important and helpful complement to what happens in the classroom. |
