Personalised learning Siobhan’s IEP is devised in collaboration between her parents, her class teacher, the SNAs and any relevant therapists. The IEP is devised at the beginning of the academic year and is reviewed on a termly basis. The IEP identifies Siobhan’s strengths, needs, interests and talents and forms the basis of creating a personalised learning programme that is relevant, meaningful and motivating. The IEP is a collaborative and student-centred document and there are planned opportunities for Siobhan to make a contribution to her IEP and to express her ideas and opinions and to reflect on her progress. Summary of Siobhan’s IEP targets Communication, language and literacy Speaking appropriately for a variety of purposes Demonstrating attentiveness as a listener Using non-verbal behaviour Reading to obtain basic information Using written forms to express opinion Using expressive arts to communicate Numeracy Managing money Awareness of number Using a calculator Awareness of time Spatial awareness Awareness of temperature Awareness of weight and capacity Personal care and wellbeing Making personal decisions Sexuality Stress management Develop good daily personal care Knowing how to stay safe Being part of a community Make choices when using local facilities e.g. local cafes Express contentment in the company of others The arts Participate in creating art work based on real or imagined stimuli—Create a poster for the Christmas coffee morning Work independently and/or collaboratively to produce a piece of art work Physical education Move whole or parts of body creatively in response to stimuli Develop awareness of pathways and direction of movement Overview of Siobhan’s learning programme Priority Learning unit (PLU) Elements Junior cycle subjects/school activities PLU 1: Communication, language and literacy Developing communicative relationships English and all subjects PLU 2: Numeracy Developing number sense Maths, home economics and all subjects PLU 3: Personal care and wellbeing Personal care and hygiene SPHE, PE, home economics and all subjects PLU 4: Being part of a community Using local facilities SPHE, SESS, English, mathematics PLU 5: The arts Visual arts Music, drama, visual arts PLU 6: Physical education Creative movement (dance) SPHE, SESS
