Every student has their own learning
style. Each student has
a very different learning
style and learn at their
own pace. There are three
type of learners and they are
visual learners, auditory learners, or
kinesthetic learners and others
learn from a simple lecture from the
instructor in addition to those
who catch on to things
very quickly. Though some students
need more one on one interaction and others are able to do work by themselves.
Providing a positive, safe and secure learning environment
This is why differentiation in the classroom
is critical. Differentiation is a method teachers use to give students a variety
of learning strategies to accommodate
all the students learning needs. As stated by Puckett (2013), differentiated instruction, or DI, allows teachers to consider
students' strengths and weaknesses and devise instruction based on these
characteristics. DI helps teachers to conceptualize the process, using a
systematic approach to meeting student needs.
It is vital that students feel that they are appreciated, and respected
in order to build a positive classroom learning environment. If student feel safe
and that they matter they will thrive. Teachers learn the students as an individual
when they greet their students at the door. Teacher should think
outside the box and get
their students familiar
with them as well nothing is ever
wrong with students knowing
things about their teacher. Providing a positive learning
environment for your students allows them to reach their full potential. It is
vital that teachers provide a positive environment
for their students for
example positive pictures, outcome posters, and many
things that bring positive
a
positive surrounding. Classroom
management plan in the classroom
for the student
to observe and to help
them follow guidelines throughout the
classroom. It very important that teacher provide rules and regulations for their
classroom. Teacher should make
sure that the
communication line between
student , parent, and teacher allow
comfort in the classroom and a
open relationship. Teacher should
be sure to that their students know that he/she is there for them no matter
what.
Meeting the social and emotional needs of all students
Providing a constructive learning
environment allows students to meet the social and emotional needs of their students
and explain to them that failure is unacceptable. It is essential that teachers
learn about their entire student. When teachers learn about their students they
can recognize the students learning style and consequently learn how to meeting
their students social and emotional needs. It is significant that teachers build
a relationship with their students because they learn about them their likes and
dislikes as well as how they function. Doing this allows the educator to come up
with way to better help their student learn. Having a positive supportive
relationship with students upholds positive classroom behavior. If the students
gain the trust of their teachers there is constructive guidance, promotes more
engagement in learning. . According to Wilkins (2014), teachers interact with
students on a daily basis, and the types of relationships they have with them
directly impact students’ social, emotional, and academic experiences at
school. Good relationships with students and teachers have been associated with
increased motivation, academic achievement, high rates of attendance and attitudes
toward school.
Discuss your expectations of student work and assignment
It is imperative teachers talk about
with the students what’s expected of the students in the classroom. Both the teacher
and parents expect student to learn something. The teacher’s main job is to set
goals and objective for their students to have successful learning experiences.
Below are some examples of what students will be expected to learn.
v Follow rules
v Letter Recognition (upper and lower case)
v Be familiar with their first name last name
v Identify Colors and
shapes
v Recognize Numbers from zero
to twenty
v Being Reading ready
v Learning the days of the week
v Learning months of the year
Teachers expectation of their
students plays a
very important role
in students reaching their
goals. In an article I read it states Bamburg (1994) it suggests that
teacher expectations do play a significant role in determining how well and how
much students learn
Provide students opportunities to succeed
Evaluating student work is very
important because teacher learn and how to help them meet their goals
and objectives. Teachers should do assessment on what their students have
learned so that they can to figure out ways to help progression in their
lessons. The teacher needs to set comprehensible
learning goals and have expected learning outcomes for their students. As results of the evaluation teachers will be
able to find what their students the strengths and weaknesses are Assessments
in the classrrom so that the teacher is able to monitor student’s progression
and therefore are able make the necessary adjustments needed to change
something to fit the student needs. According
to Hatcher (1998), social class differentiation in education results not only
from differences in academic ability and processes of institutional
differentiation but also from processes of self‐selection by pupils, students and their parents in the
progression through the school system and into higher education, training and employment.
Classroom differentiation is highly dependent on positive teacher behavioral
change in key areas. A study of math and science programs found that teachers
will use strategies linked to content that show results with students Kennedy
(1999).
References
Bamburg, Jerry. "Raising Expectations To Improve Student
Learning." Oak Brook, Illinois: North Central Regional Educational
Laboratory, 1994. 33 pages. ED 378 290
Kennedy, M. (1999). Form and substance in mathematics and
science professional development.
NISE Brief, 3(2), 1-7.
Hatcher, R. (1998). Class differentiation in education: rational
choices?. British Journal of Sociology of Education, 19(1), 5-24.
Huisman, J. (1995) Differentiation, Diversity and Dependency in
Higher Education
Utrecht: Lemma.
Puckett, K (2013). Differentiating Instruction: A Practical
Guide. Bridgepoint Education: San Diego, CA.
