Some young people, such as those with an intellectual disability or limited mobility, often have fewer opportunities to take risks than their peers. Discuss some of the reasons why this might be the case and explain the impact that these have on teaching and learning.

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The Answer is The student's response should cover the following:
Reasons:
a) Intended or inadvertent constraints placed on them by parents, carers or life circumstances; e.g., may not be able to carry out various life skills such as operating appliances Impact:
a) Purpose for learning lost or obscured
b) Low or decreasing motivation over time for both student and teacher
c) Culture and environment
d) Teachers need to meet the diverse needs of all students in the classroom
e) Teachers need to plan lessons that engage students' imaginations, skills and prior knowledge
f) Recognise and plan learning opportunities that are accessible outside of the classroom

Some Young People, Such as Those with an Intellectual Disability