{"id":24522,"date":"2023-03-23T10:51:35","date_gmt":"2023-03-23T10:51:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/additioapp.com\/que-son-las-adaptaciones-curriculares-significativas-y-no-significativas\/"},"modified":"2025-11-21T12:04:23","modified_gmt":"2025-11-21T12:04:23","slug":"what-are-significant-and-non-significant-curricular-adaptations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/additioapp.com\/en\/what-are-significant-and-non-significant-curricular-adaptations\/","title":{"rendered":"What are significant and non-significant curricular adaptations?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Nowadays, significant and non-significant curricular adaptations are a key aspect to assure all our students have equal access to the curriculum. Actually, they can make the difference in the learning progress of students with a disability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you want to know what curricular adaptations are (significant and non-significant) and how to apply them in your class planning with Additio, keep on reading this week\u2019s post!<\/p>\n\n\n\nPicture by Tima Miroshnichenko in Pexels <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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What are curricular adaptations?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Curricular adaptations are adjustments and modifications implemented in the classroom and in the materials used to adapt them to specific needs students with a disability may have<\/strong>. Thus, this work is done to achieve these students\u2019 success and to be sure they have access to high-quality education. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
They are also important to convey a respect and inclusion environment in the class, therefore, guarantee equal opportunities for students with a disability or special educational needs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Furthermore, we can split them into those significant and those non-significant. If you want to know the difference between them, read on!<\/p>\n\n\n\nPicture by Annie Spratt in Unsplash <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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What are non-significant curricular adaptations? + Examples<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Non-significant curricular adaptations are small changes and adjustments in how the contents of the curriculum are organized or presented<\/strong>. These do not affect the level of demand nor the scheduling of the whole class. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Therefore, they mean a more individualized focus for the teacher or a content adaptation<\/strong>. You can find some example of non-significant curricular adaptations below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Extension of the time the student has to take a task or test. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
Modification of the presentation of contents to highlight key information, either with colors, graphics, big size texts\u2026 <\/li>\n\n\n\n
Adaptation of the activities\u2019 format with more visual exercises, or even reducing the quantity or complexity of exercises. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
Use of technology to improve comprehension through videos, interactive contents, etc. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
Modifications in statements and the definition of the exercises, to offer more detailed and easy to understand information.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nPicture by Yan Krukau in Pexels <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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What are significant curricular adaptations? + Examples<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Now that we know what non-significant curricular adaptations are, let\u2019s read about significant curricular adaptations. As you may imagine, they go a step further than the ones we have seen previously. These ones imply deeper changes in curriculum design adapting to the student\u2019s or group of students\u2019 needs<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
They may lead into modifications in goals, methodologies, assessment\u2026 As these are remarkable changes, a psychopedagogical assessment of the student will be required. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Some examples of significant curricular adaptations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Modification of the learning goals established by the official curriculum and adjustment to the level and needs of the student. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
Adaptation of the methodology used for teaching and use other methods more adequate to the needs of the student, for example, cooperative learning. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
Adaptation of the assessment by using different types of assessment that adapt to the student.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Temporary modification to do activities and tests, providing them more time to do them properly. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
Implementation of technical support as earphones, magnifying glasses, etc. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nPicture by Julia M. Cameron in Pexels <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Advantages of implementing significant and non-significant curricular adaptations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Implementing curricular adaptations (either significant or non-significant) can contribute with lots of benefits that are important to highlight: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Promote inclusion: <\/strong>the inclusion of students with special needs are promoted with curricular adaptations, improving the support to their needs. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
More autonomy of the student with a disability: <\/strong>thanks to curricular adaptations students with special needs are provided with the necessary tools to have more autonomy in their own learning process. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
More motivation:<\/strong> self-esteem and motivation can increase by easing the access to the curriculum to students\u2019 with special needs, as this is the basis of their academic success. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nPicture by Max Fischer in Pexels <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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How to implement curricular adaptations with Additio? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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