Lesson Plan Musculoskeletal Disability
Lesson Plan Musculoskeletal Disability
To ensure all students, including those with musculoskeletal disabilities, can engage with
and grasp the topic being taught.
Develop problem-solving skills and encourage collaboration in an inclusive environment.
Materials Needed:
Accommodations:
Lesson Proper
1. Introduction (10 minutes):
Teacher Action: Begin with a brief introduction to the topic. Use visual aids or
multimedia to support understanding.
Student Engagement: Encourage students to share prior knowledge or experiences
related to the topic. Students with musculoskeletal disabilities can participate verbally or
use assistive devices to contribute.
Modification: Provide handouts or notes beforehand to allow students with disabilities to
prepare in advance.
Teacher Action: Engage students in a hands-on activity that aligns with the lesson
objective (e.g., using manipulatives in math, or engaging in a virtual lab in science).
Adapt the activity so it is accessible to students with musculoskeletal disabilities.
Student Engagement: Ensure every student can participate through modifications (e.g.,
use of adaptive equipment, digital tools, or by partnering students).
Modification: For physically intensive activities, consider alternatives like virtual
simulations or allowing students with disabilities to dictate their responses or collaborate
with peers.
Teacher Action: Summarize the lesson by asking students to share what they learned.
Student Engagement: Provide multiple ways for students to reflect on and share their
learning (e.g., verbally, through drawings, using technology).
Modification: For students with writing or typing difficulties, allow oral presentations or
assistive tools (speech-to-text, recording devices).
Assessment:
Differentiation:
For Students with Musculoskeletal Disabilities: Adapt materials (e.g., provide digital
versions, use technology for note-taking), allow flexible seating arrangements, and
modify tasks to accommodate physical limitations.
For All Students: Provide visual, auditory, and tactile learning opportunities.
Homework/Extension:
Assign homework that can be completed using accessible tools (e.g., digital assignments
that allow the use of assistive technology, or extended deadlines if needed for additional
time).
Additional Resources:
Prepared by:
Maria Camille L. Villanueva
Catherine Anne V. Garcia
PMSPED