9 Teaching Diverse Learners Objective Analyze personal learning
9 Teaching Diverse Learners
Objective • Analyze personal learning styles and intelligences. © AVAVA/Shutterstock © Goodheart-Willcox Co. , Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.
Teaching Diverse Learners • Learning diversity includes – different learning styles – physical, social, emotional, or mental challenges – language barriers – differences in ethnicity or cultural customs © Goodheart-Willcox Co. , Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.
Learning Styles and Multiple Intelligences • Recognize each student as an individual • Understanding differences in how students learn can help teachers maximize learning for more students © Goodheart-Willcox Co. , Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.
Learning Styles • Learning styles include – visual learners – auditory learners – kinesthetic-tactile learners © Monkey Business Images/Shutterstock continued © Goodheart-Willcox Co. , Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.
Learning Styles • Teachers can plan lessons to incorporate different modes of learning • Teachers can use different styles to help individual students • They can avoid emphasizing one particular learning style when teaching © Goodheart-Willcox Co. , Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.
Visual Learners • Learn best by seeing information – Reading – Writing notes – Drawing, viewing pictures, watching movies – Highlighting © Goodheart-Willcox Co. , Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.
Auditory Learners • Learn best by hearing information – Lectures – Discussions – Reciting out loud – Tunes and rhythms © Monkey Business Images/Shutterstock © Goodheart-Willcox Co. , Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.
Kinesthetic-Tactile Learners • Learn best by doing or through hands-on activity – Use objects for representation – Studying with others – Working through a procedure © Goodheart-Willcox Co. , Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.
For Reflection • What type of learner are you? © Archipoch/Shutterstock © Goodheart-Willcox Co. , Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.
Multiple Intelligences • Howard Gardner published his theory of multiple intelligences • List continues to expand evolve • Teachers find that drawing on different types of intelligences helps students learn more and expand all areas of intelligence continued © Goodheart-Willcox Co. , Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.
Multiple Intelligences Type of Intelligence Logical-mathematical Spatial Bodily-kinesthetic Linguistic Musical Strength Logical problems, math Visualizing Hands-on activities, movement Words Rhythm, sound patterns continued © Goodheart-Willcox Co. , Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.
Multiple Intelligences Type of Intelligence Intrapersonal Interpersonal Naturalistic Existentialist Strength Analyzer of self, strength/weaknesses Communication Analyzing environment Philosophical questions © Goodheart-Willcox Co. , Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.
For Discussion • Which of Gardner’s intelligences do you think is your strongest? Why? © Michael D. Brown/Shutterstock © Goodheart-Willcox Co. , Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.
Tapping Individual Learning Strengths • Benefits include – understanding student potential; can improve students’ attitudes toward learning – using varied teaching techniques; draws on a wider range of student strengths – allowing more student choice; allows students to draw on their strengths continued © Goodheart-Willcox Co. , Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.
Tapping Individual Learning Strengths • Benefits include – helping individual learners; the teacher can help students find techniques that match their personal strengths – helping all learners; students can strengthen other learning techniques continued © Goodheart-Willcox Co. , Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.
Tapping Individual Learning Strengths • Teachers can incorporate tips and techniques for gaining skills into regular lessons – Reminders – Explanations – Examples – Checklists – Organizational aids © Goodheart-Willcox Co. , Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.
Objective • Identify methods schools can use to help gifted and talented learners and students with special needs reach their potential. © Ilike/Shutterstock © Goodheart-Willcox Co. , Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.
Exceptional Learners • Two main groups of exceptional learners: – Gifted and talented – Learners with special needs © Goodheart-Willcox Co. , Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.
Gifted and Talented Learners • Students who have abilities significantly greater than those of others their age – Gifted: excel academically – Talented: outstanding skills in music, art, theater, dance, leadership © Goodheart-Willcox Co. , Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.
Supporting the Gifted and Talented • Provide in-class enrichment; learning opportunities during regular classes continued © Hasan Shaheed/Shutterstock © Goodheart-Willcox Co. , Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.
Supporting the Gifted and Talented • Use self-paced learning; students can move on when they are ready • Skipping a grade; may cause problems with social-emotional skills • Attending special schools (such as magnet schools) continued © Goodheart-Willcox Co. , Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.
Supporting the Gifted and Talented • Providing pull-out programs; leaving regular classes for advanced classes continued © Tomasz Trojanowski/Shutterstock © Goodheart-Willcox Co. , Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.
Supporting the Gifted and Talented • Participating in extracurricular programs; improve knowledge and skills in all areas of interest • Taking advanced classes; may include community college or university classes continued © Goodheart-Willcox Co. , Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.
Supporting the Gifted and Talented • Some teachers specialize in teaching gifted and talented learners • Regular classroom teachers may also have gifted and talented students • They need to provide these students with more rigorous activities • Gifted or talented students may be grouped for projects © Goodheart-Willcox Co. , Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.
Learners with Special Needs • Special needs may include physical, mental, social, and behavioral challenges • Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), public schools must create Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for students with special needs continued © Goodheart-Willcox Co. , Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.
Learners with Special Needs • The plan also describes specific accommodations necessary © Lisa F. Young/Shutterstock © Goodheart-Willcox Co. , Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.
Meeting the Needs of Students with Disabilities • Mainstreaming: students are placed in one or more regular classes; not treated as special students • Inclusion: students are in special classes but not expected to keep up academically • Special education: adapted programs with extra staff and specialized equipment to help students with special needs learn © Goodheart-Willcox Co. , Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.
For Discussion • What do you think are the pros and cons of mainstreaming and inclusion? © Michael D. Brown/Shutterstock © Goodheart-Willcox Co. , Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.
Objective • Develop classroom strategies for ensuring an atmosphere of respect for all students. © iofoto/Shutterstock © Goodheart-Willcox Co. , Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.
Cultural Diversity • Schools reflect the diversity of the U. S. • Many people identify with a specific ethnic group based on their heritage – Ethnicity: a particular racial, national, or cultural group – Includes that group’s customs, beliefs, values, and often language and religion © Goodheart-Willcox Co. , Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.
Using Diversity to Enrich Learning • Diversity can encourage new ideas, opinions, and experiences continued © Zou/Shutterstock © Goodheart-Willcox Co. , Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.
Using Diversity to Enrich Learning • Schools need to encourage respect and tolerance • Some schools see diversity as a source of conflict • School administrators must set the tone; teachers must model acceptance • Stereotypes have no place in schools continued © Goodheart-Willcox Co. , Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.
Using Diversity to Enrich Learning • Teachers must be sensitive to students’ individuality • Teachers can learn about students’ cultures by – meeting with parents – listening to students’ stories – studying cultural traditions © Goodheart-Willcox Co. , Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.
For Discussion • What steps can you take to promote acceptance of diversity in your classroom? © Michael D. Brown/Shutterstock © Goodheart-Willcox Co. , Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.
Objective • Identify the difficulties English language learners face and how classroom teachers can help them. © iofoto/Shutterstock © Goodheart-Willcox Co. , Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.
Language Diversity • Limited English proficiency (LEP) and English language learners (ELL) face the challenge of learning English in school • Some students attend bilingual programs • Others attend English as a Second Language (ESL) program © Goodheart-Willcox Co. , Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.
Helping English Language Learners • Teachers may use several methods – Speaking clearly – Printing assignments on the board © oliveromg/Shutterstock © Goodheart-Willcox Co. , Inc. continued Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.
Helping English Language Learners – Summarizing – Demonstrating – Giving step-by-step instructions – Having students work in pairs and groups – Providing study guides, vocabulary © Goodheart-Willcox Co. , Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.
The Challenge of Teaching Diverse Learners • Learn students’ individual learning styles, strengths, abilities, and interests • Differentiated instruction provides options that fit students’ needs • Varying student groups can help meet different needs © Goodheart-Willcox Co. , Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.
For Reflection • What are some ways you will support diversity in your classroom as a teacher? © Archipoch/Shutterstock © Goodheart-Willcox Co. , Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.
Key Points • Teachers can help all students learn by understanding different learning styles and multiple intelligences • Exceptional learners may need special learning opportunities • Schools can help prepare students for the diversity of the workplace by respecting diversity in the classroom © Goodheart-Willcox Co. , Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.
Review • What type of learner learns best by performing hands-on or physical activities? Ø kinesthetic-tactile • In Gardner’s theory of multiple intelligences, people with ____ intelligence are good with rhythm and sound patterns. Ø musical continued © Goodheart-Willcox Co. , Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.
Review • How are magnet schools organized? Ø to emphasize a particular subject area • What is differentiated instruction? Ø teaching that incorporates learning options to better meet the specific learning-related characteristics of individual students © Goodheart-Willcox Co. , Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.
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