The World About Me – Equals Semi-Formal Curriculum pathway.
The topic based subject entitled The World About Me is quite markedly different from the other subjects in the Equals Semi-formal Curriculum in that, by extending learners’ understanding of learning beyond that which is immediately apparent, it is more about learning for learning’s sake. When asked for example, where chips come from, it is perfectly feasible that most learners with SLD would reply, assuming that they are able to reply at all – from MacDonald’s; or where milk comes from – the fridge; or where water comes from – the tap.
The principles we’re concerned with might therefore be regarded as presenting a holistic understanding of everyday events, activities and experiences and about making the connections between these events, activities and experiences. But beware, this is not topic based teaching as you might already understand it – in line with all of the other ‘subjects’ in the Equals Semi-Formal Curriculum, the principles in The World About Me are different.
