MSI Unit Curriculum - Sense

MSI Unit Curriculum: Phase 2MSI Unit Curriculum: Phase 2Features of learning on entry to Phase 2Pupils at Phase 2 of the MSI Curriculum are generally working between P LevelsP2(i)-P3(ii). The learning of pupils entering Phase 2 usually has the followingdistinctive features:• Social relationships and emotional developmentPupils are egocentric and act in response to their immediate feelings andwants. They are aware of familiar adults and peers, and may interact withfamiliar adults.• CommunicationPupils use intentional, non-symbolic communication (for example, whole bodygestures, facial expressions, actions on objects). They understand symbolsfor some familiar activities and people and with support may use theseexpressively in specific contexts.• Conceptual developmentPupils discriminate between self and environment. They use repetitivestrategies to explore objects and familiar adults and understand simple,context-specific cause and effect.• Sensory responsesIn familiar, quiet environments, pupils can discriminate motivating, familiarstimuli from others and identify meaning using their residual sight, hearingand/or other senses.• Understanding of time and placePupils’ understanding is generally limited to the immediate here-and-now.• Orientation, movement and mobilityPupils are able to orientate themselves within their teaching base andrespond to landmarks on familiar routes.• Ownership of learningPupils have a sense of agency. They work co-operatively with keyworkers onfamiliar, motivating activities.• Responses to routines and changesPupils need the security of familiar keyworkers, routines and environments formost activities.41