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"The children in our
classes are unique in their personalities, cultural experiences and values.
Different students prefer different learning environments, learning modalities
and they all exhibit unique strengths, talents and/or weaknesses.
Understanding the different ways that children learn, interact with, and
process information can help us modify the way we teach so that all students
have an equal opportunity to succeed."
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Brain-based research
shows that no two children learn alike. Therefore, it is important to use a
broad spectrum of strategies to meet the diverse needs of students.
DAILY
STRATEGIES USED IN MY CLASSROOM INCLUDE..
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USING PRE-ASSESSMENTS TO IDENTIFY A STUDENT'S ABILITY LEVEL AND LEARNING
READINESS
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ADJUSTING QUESTIONS SO THAT THEY ARE TARGETED TOWARDS A CHILD'S ABILITY LEVEL
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PROVIDING ALTERNATIVE ACTIVITIES FOR THOSE STUDENTS WHO ARE STRUGGLING WITH OR
HAVE MASTERED CURRICULUM CONTENT.
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FLEXIBLE GROUPING FOR STUDENTS WHO DEMONSTRATE VARYING PROFICIENCY LEVELS
CROSS- CURRICULUM.
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USING LEARNING CENTERS TO PROMOTE ACTIVITIES THAT INCORPORATE VARIED LEVELS OF
COMPLEXITY.
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PAIRING STUDENTS WITH VARYING READING SKILLS TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITES FOR
CROSS-LEVEL INTERACTIONS.
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In addition to
classroom strategies, a variety of pull-out and small group services are used
to meet students' specific learning needs.
SERVICES
PROVIDED BY OUR SCHOOL INCLUDE...
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2 to 4 hours of daily ESL instruction for English Language Learners
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Resource services for those students identified with specific learning
disabilities
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Ak Chin Tutoring for those students who qualify for services
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Title I services for those students identified as "AT RISK" for not meeting
their grade-level standards.
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And finally, in an
effort to meet the needs of ALL of my students, it is imperative that a plan
is in place to address the unique and special needs of those students with
extremely high cognitive abilities and/or extraordinary talents.
SPECIFIC
ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO ENRICH THE CURRICULUM INCLUDE...
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PARTICIPATION IN A CLASSROOM READING CLUB CALLED THE D-BACK READERS. STUDENTS
WILL BE CHALLENGED TO UTILIZE HIGHER LEVEL THINKING SKILLS (BLOOM'S TAXONOMY)
IN THEIR DISCUSSION GROUP. LITERATURE PIECES WILL INCLUDE STORIES FROM THEIR
ANTHOLOGIES, CHAPTER BOOKS, AND POETRY.
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THE USE OF "VERTICAL ENRICHMENT" ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO GO ABOVE AND BEYOND
WHAT IS COVERED IN THE GRADE-LEVEL CURRICULUM.
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THE USE OF INDEPENDENT PROJECT ACTIVITIES TO HELP DEVELOP THEIR CREATIVITY.
THEY WILL EXPLORE TOPICS OF INTEREST AND PRESENT THE INFORMATION IN A MANNER
OF THEIR CHOOSING.
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