You're teaching a class with students of varying abilities. How can you help each one succeed? (2024)

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• Differentiate your instruction:

  Tailor learning experiences by offering varied materials and activities to meet diverse student needs. Adjusting content, process, or environment enhances accessibility and engagement for all learners.

• Embrace cooperative learning:

  By forming small groups with specific roles and responsibilities, students learn to collaborate and support each other's unique strengths, boosting motivation and social skills.

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• Prakhar Srivastava Research Contractor at Annecy…

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  Differentiated instruction is required in order to support each learner as they all have their own unique needs and strengths. Another way to ensure students are learning is to engage them! Use different modalities and incorporate a UDL APPROACH. This way, students can utilize their five sense when and where possible in their learning environment which will allow for a more naturalistic teaching style. Lastly, create exit tickets/surveys (ex: use technology to make it fun: google slides & kahoot!) to collect invaluable data on where each learner is performing.

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• Hafiz Muhammad Zeeshan Iqbal Lecturer at NED University of Engineering and Technology

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  "In my classroom, I employ a variety of strategies to support students of varying abilities. I create an inclusive environment where every student feels valued and encouraged to participate. I offer personalized assistance and differentiated learning activities to address individual needs. Additionally, I provide enrichment opportunities for high-achieving students while offering support and encouragement to those who may require it. Regular feedback and assessment help me monitor progress and provide timely interventions. Ultimately, my goal is to empower all students to succeed by recognizing and catering to their unique strengths and abilities."

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• Ratika Bhardwaj Taking Your Professional Communication Skills to New Heights |DM To Start Your Journey 🚀

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  I always ensure that I understand the weaknesses and strengths of my students, which helps me plan my lessons effectively. By doing so, I can include activities that cater to the different types of students in my class. For instance, when giving a quiz, I make sure to include questions of varying difficulty levels - from easy to hard. This way, I maintain the quality of my assessment by keeping most of the questions moderate and easy.

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• Rocío Dominique Serón López Profesora Educación Básica, Primaria.

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  La evaluación es clave durante todo el proceso de enseñanza aprendizaje, por tanto en mi experiencia debe ser algo continuo y sistemático, de varios momentos que permitan ir ajustando la práctica y guiar la toma de decisiones, respecto a qué enseñar a cada estudiante, en su individualidad para el logro de objetivos comunes y colectivos.

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• Hossein Javadi Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences 1354, Invited Professor at Islamic Azad University since 1368, currently an independent theoretical physics researcher

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  Motivating students by asking questions according to their interests.Encouraging students to engage in discussions with their classmates.

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  For example, if you teaching online, you can create a separate break room for the students who need more support and help. Also, you can assign more exercises or activities to those.

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• Molly Broadus, M.Ed, B.A. Educator • Advocate • Learning and Development

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  Have students take control of their own learning. Ask them to teach the topic differentiate their learning by giving them the power. Become their cheerleader and encourage them to use their creativity and sit back and let them demonstrate their knowledge.

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• Ahmet Kirca Head of Language Acquisition

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  In my experience, there are various abilities and skills students in the classroom as a teacher should meet the students needs. In order to achieve this go to the class a wide range of activities that students can participate in according to their capabilities. A teacher should not end the class with one activity.

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• Blessing Otuonye B.Ed, M.Ed, TRCN EdTech Executive VA | Instructional Designer | Course Creator | I help Coaches and Instructors streamline e-Learning projects and LMS support. | TEFL | Online Tutor | Igbo Language Coach

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  It's my wish to help all my learners succeed, regardless of their individual learning abilities but it involves a lot of hard work. Here are a few tips that I use: - I create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all learners.- Identify each learner's strengths and build on them.- Use a variety of teaching methods to reach all learners.- Give individualized feedback and support.- Allow for flexibility and provide accommodations when needed.- I work with learners' families and other support systems.

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  Address the struggle for both teacher and student by leveraging scaffolded learning. Pair or group students with peers who have skills just one step above their own. This can support orientation to task, task initiation, completion & content learning through modelling. Be mindful to develop those relationships throughout the day so that when it comes to the task requiring differentiated opportunities, the students already have the relationship to support each other.

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  Cooperative learning fosters an inclusive classroom by encouraging collaboration. It involves group work where individuals work together to achieve common goals. This approach teaches students to appreciate diverse perspectives, leverage each other's strengths, and support weaknesses. It cultivates teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills essential for success. Assigning roles based on individual strengths ensure the active participation of all students, creating an environment where they learn from each other. Cooperative learning promotes empathy, boosts confidence, and enhances social skills, enabling students to contribute meaningfully and thrive academically in a supportive, cooperative setting.

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• L. B. PANDEY | Nodal Officer | Chief Instructor | Chief Executive Officer(CEO) | Senior Instructor | 21 Years of Aviation experience |

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  To help each student succeed in a class with varying abilities, the teacher can differentiate instruction, provide personalized feedback, utilize small group instruction and peer tutoring, employ flexible grouping, integrate technology, conduct regular check-ins, modify assessments, foster a growth mindset, and celebrate progress.

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• Dr. Gaurav Jangra Associate Professor, Management, Chandigarh University. www easynotes4u com

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  Yes the cooperative or the group learning gives an extraordinary environment and opportunity to learn some brainstorming, reasoning ability, decision-making ability, and innovative thinking which provides more participative learning instead of demonstration or lecture method.

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• Hafiz Muhammad Zeeshan Iqbal Lecturer at NED University of Engineering and Technology

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  Cooperative learning encourages active participation, enhances social skills, promotes critical thinking, and can lead to improved academic performance.

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  Cooperative learning is one of the best strategies I am using in my classroom to help learners think critically to solve problems as a team. Learners meaningfully contribute their ideas, technological competencies, creative writing skills, artistic skills, leadership skills etc to achieve the required goal. Using this strategy has improved everyone's confidence because they know how important it is to work as a team.

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• Leonardo de Jesus Learning Instructor at CIEE | Training and Development

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  Ao aplicar o design universal em minha prática pedagógica, com o objetivo de conseguir alcançar o melhor resultado de todos, eu ofereceria materiais de aprendizado em diferentes formatos, como texto, áudio e visual, para atender às diferentes preferências e necessidades deles. Adotaria estratégias de ensino flexíveis, permitindo que escolham entre opções de avaliação e demonstração de conhecimento. Além disso, integraria tecnologias acessíveis para garantir que todos tenham igualdade de acesso às informações. Dessa forma, promoveria um ambiente inclusivo que valoriza a diversidade de habilidades e maximiza o sucesso de cada um.

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• Fabiane Candido Mariano Inclusive EdTech Innovator | DEIJ and UDL Advocate | Improving Learning Outcomes with Data-Informed Strategies

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  Teaching a class with students having different abilities is like a buffet-style learning experience. Just as a buffet offers various dishes for everyone's taste, UDL provides a range of options for diverse learners to succeed in their own way, each dish represents a unique way of learning. Some students may prefer written materials like opting for their favorite entrée, while others might thrive with visual aids or hands-on activities, just like choosing specific desserts. UDL, to me, means presenting information and engaging students in different ways. It's about offering various ways to learn, ensuring each student has the chance to access information, connect with the content, and show what they know in ways that suit their style.

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• Carolina Álvarez Foz Profesora

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  A mí me ha resultado útil, corroborar el aprendizaje, dando un espacio para que los estudiantes diseñen sus propios esquemas con palabras claves (diseños, dibujos, formas, color) acompañadas de un verbo.Al desarrollar su idea verbalmente, les ayuda distinguir rápidamente el objetivo de cada una de ellas.

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• Arlette Almanzar Burgos Top Voice Customer Service / CX / Acompaño a Negocios y PYMES a Humanizar la Experiencia del Cliente, a través de nuestro método del Triángulo C3: Calidad, Cultura y Capital Humano; #CINCO ES GRACIA Y CLAVE EN LA CX

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  Tener una metodologia probada en la docencia, garantiza el exito en la promesa formativa. Es lo que hemos desarrollado a traves de la experiencia y modelos a traves de la metodologia de Metatraining por ejemplo, y el aula invertida.

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• Carrie Lucas MAT degree candidate with an emphasis in Middle School and High School

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  I’m encouraged by 4, 5, and 6. It is essential to create a learning environment that is conducive for each student. Diversity, inclusion, and universal instruction are imperative. Let us acknowledge differences by celebrating them. Let us as teachers engage with our students and learn from and with them.

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• David Gayosso Muñoz David Gayosso Muñoz

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  Este punto más que ser método de enseñanza lo considero como una acción que todo docente debiese de poner en práctica con sus alumnos ya que ayuda a que no se pierda el interés de estudiar ya que en sí el aprendizaje en mi punto de vista como persona es un medio para lograr metas.

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• Shakti Shukla Ph.D. Scholar, Department of Sociology, Jamia Millia Islamia | Lecturer, Sociology, Jain College, Jain (Deemed-to-be University) Group of Institutions | Research Mentor guiding undergraduate and postgraduate students

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  In my experience, I have realised that all students are good at something. Education is much more than the academic abilities. I feel that a teacher's goal is to understand the areas that a student is interested as well talented in and guide the accordingly. Progress mindset is all about looking at the problems with the intention of finding their solutions. Life is all about different kind of complexities and dealing with the same needs a progress mindset. It is a much needed skill in the present 21st century.

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• Valérie GEORGEAULT Professeur agrégée de SVT - Formatrice - Pilote de formation

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  Travailler sur le statut de l'erreur, en montrant aux élèves que l'on apprend à partir de ses erreurs peut les aider à ne pas avoir peur de se tromper et à prendre confiance en eux.

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• Claudia Sancho Asesora en procesos de mediación académica. Formación de docentes. Asesor Técnico Pedagógico.

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  Un aspecto relevante en este proceso tiene que ver con la gestión de los errores que se cometan en el camino. Hacer de los desaciertos un contenido de aprendizaje fortalece muchas más habilidades cognitivas y emocionales que sólo celebrar y felicitar el acierto.

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  Yes, this is in the hand of teacher how he can groom his students, providing them a proper platform and bring out the talent and capabilities in them.

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• Chris Skinner TMIET Electrical Tutor at JTL | Approved Electrician

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  Helping to realise that diversity isn’t “everyone will get treated the same” “Everyone will get equal opportunities to learn”We have our training centre rooms named after famous engineers and inventors, with QR codes to link to information about each person. Some examples of rooms we have are Morgan (Garrett) , Edison (Thomas) and Lammar (Hedy).On induction day, we ask students to walk the centre and scan each code. Immediately recognising the diverse background of ours and many other industries.

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  O olhar do outro, sempre será mais pleno do que o nosso dogmatismo, na ocupação do hiato da nossa própria Percepção, Cognição e Ignorância acerca de um Problema. Trocar ideias é um jogo que todos ganham e saem maiores, com a própria ideia e a ideia do outro.

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• Jaquelina Spinelli Maggiazzi

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  Sin lugar a dudas la diversidad en el aula es un ecosistema, cada estudiante tiene algo especial para brindar a sus pares.Reconocer q cada uno es único, y q va progresando de acuerdo a sus capacidades y habilidades es un buen momento para fortalecer la educación emocional en cada uno.

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• afifa shahab Vice Principal at SMA Lazuardi GIS

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  One of the ways to make everyone feel valued and included is giving students voices and choices to contribute to the learning society. We could create classroom jobs to make sure everyone has their significant role. It's a simple but effective method. We need to make sure the students feel they belong in the community.

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• Molly Broadus, M.Ed, B.A. Educator • Advocate • Learning and Development

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  When we celebrate our differences we grow together. Students feel respected and appreciated. Celebriting each other's differences brings a sense of purpose and community. It provides opportunity for raw conversations that can encourage learning throughout a child's lifetime. Some of my most teachable moments are educating and learning from my students and their cultural, physical, emotional or academic differences.

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  Every child is unique, and everyone will have different needs. In your role, you may encounter students who are gifted or have special needs, often referred to as 'special children.' These students might face unique challenges and require additional support. It's crucial to treat every student with respect and dignity and to do what's best for each individual, recognizing their unique strengths and potential.

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  Differentiation and universal design for learning. They contribute to proactive and responsive teaching. They allow you to target more of your students at the one time, linking to tier 1 MTSS practices.

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• Favour Temitope Oluwibe Head Of School, Raven’s Creek Int’l School | Project Management | Buisness Analyst

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  In navigating diverse subject areas within the school curriculum, it's crucial for teachers to tailor their approach to each child's individual pace. Teachers must recognize and accommodate varied learning speeds and also allow students grasp concepts thoroughly.

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• Molly Broadus, M.Ed, B.A. Educator • Advocate • Learning and Development

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  "Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live it's whole life believing that it's stupid." -Albert Einstein

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• Joana .Quelhas Jazz dance teacher, choreographer and co-owner na Conservatório de Dança do Vale de Sousa

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  Never give up on a student. Take time to read them. Listen what they say and don't say.Never forget how hard can be to be a teenager.Believe in them when they don't.Make them work hard and respect everybody.

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