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Student diversity

School students come from different social, cultural, community and family backgrounds. They also have a wide range of physical, cognitive, sensory and social-emotional abilities. Each student brings unique experiences, strengths and ideas to school.  

 

The Australian Curriculum promotes the development of inclusive teaching and learning programs by building on students’ interests and abilities. ACARA is committed to providing a curriculum that supports all students to access, participate and progress in their learning.  

 

The Australian Curriculum provides all students with equitable access to a curriculum that encourages excellence and high expectations for all students.  

 

On this page you’ll find links to resources that help teachers respond to student diversity. 


Planning for diversity

Learn about students’ diverse learning needs and how to make adjustments to meet the needs of all learners.

Meeting the needs of students with disability

Learn how to support students with disability to access the Australian Curriculum. 

Meeting the needs of gifted and talented students

Explore ways to provide rigorous, relevant and engaging learning for gifted and talented students.

Meeting the needs of students for whom English is an additional language or dialect

Learn how to identify challenges for EAL/D students and to support their English language learning.