📚 Part 1: Educational Policy Impact

1. Which of these is a key goal of New Zealand's educational policy?

Ensuring all students achieve their potential

Only focusing on academic subjects

Limiting support for diverse learners

Reducing teacher training requirements

2. The New Zealand Curriculum emphasises which values? (Select all that apply)

Excellence

Innovation and curiosity

Diversity

Equity

3. What does "inclusive education" mean in New Zealand schools?

Only teaching mainstream students

Providing equal opportunities for all learners regardless of their needs

Separating students with learning differences

Focusing only on academic achievement

4. Complete this statement: The Ministry of Education's main role is to _________________ educational standards and support across all schools.

Answer: _________________________

🧠 Part 2: Learning Support and Disabilities

5. Match the learning disability with its key characteristics:

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Dyslexia

Difficulties with reading, writing, and spelling

Challenges with social communication and repetitive behaviours

6. List three support strategies that can help students with learning disabilities:

7. Why is early identification of learning needs important in schools?

8. How do educational policies impact daily classroom practice? Give two specific examples.

9. Describe one way that schools can better support students with diverse learning needs:

10. In your opinion, what is the most important aspect of educational support? Explain your reasoning.