Course: 3rd form - Bilingual school 

Time allotted: 90mins

Language function: Talking about routines (revision)

Grammar focus: Simple Present 

SEN Model:

As per Hockley's findings in 2017, technology offers a broad range of possibilities that can greatly benefit students with special educational needs (SEN). These tools not only boost their self-confidence but also enable them to work both independently and in groups, helping them overcome feelings of frustration. In the suggested activity, SEN students are well catered to. 

CRAM offers several benefits for students with special educational needs (SEN). It allows for personalized learning materials, empowering SEN students to tailor their education to their specific needs. The website's interactive features and gamified modes make learning engaging and reduce frustration. Additionally, CRAM promotes inclusivity by facilitating collaborative learning experiences, enhancing social skills and confidence in working with others.

This helps SEN students in organizing their ideas clearly, as the visual format may aid comprehension and retention

SAMR Model:

Puentedura's SAMR model classifies technology integration in the classroom into four distinct stages:

Substitution: In this stage, technology simply replaces traditional processes without altering the fundamental steps required for the task. The mentioned tools replace paper or Word documents but don't change the review crafting process.

Augmentation: Technology enhances the process in this phase. It presents an excellent opportunity for students to work with unfamiliar tools, improving their 21st-century skills.

Modification: This phase involves redesigning the final task to serve a new purpose, such as writing a newspaper review. It introduces students to new tools they may not have previously encountered.

Redefinition: The final stage represents a transformative use of technology, making the student experience more collaborative, creative, and authentic. Without technology, the assigned task would be impossible; the selected tools significantly facilitate student production.

While CRAM may not necessarily reach the "Redefinition" stage in this particular context, its integration into the SEN model undoubtedly enhances and modifies the learning experience, making it more engaging and effective for students with special educational needs.

Popplet falls into the "Modification" stage as it allows students to redesign the task to serve a new purpose. It transforms routine creation from a simple writing exercise into a visually engaging and collaborative experience. This modification introduces students to new tools and methods for expressing their ideas.

Assistive Technology (AT):

Assistive Technology (AT) encompasses any item, equipment, software, or product system designed or adapted to aid individuals with SEN and disabilities. AT empowers students to work more independently and overcome learning barriers. In English class, it aids with reading, writing, organization, motivation, and memory. It fosters confidence, self-esteem, literacy improvement, independent work, knowledge demonstration, and frustration and fatigue management.

In this lesson plan, we are implementing AT to provide students with planning and organizational support. Students with SEN often encounter difficulties in structuring their thoughts and ideas. Graphic organizers, like Popplet, play a significant role in various writing and learning tasks. They cater to visual learners by breaking down information into manageable steps. In this context, we use Popplet to help students organize their ideas.