Customized Learning Theory: Differentiated Instruction and Inclusion in the Classrooms Katie Wood Liberty University “Let the wise hear and increase in learning, and the one who understands obtains guidance,” (Proverbs 1:5, ESV). This is a powerful statement from God’s Word that should guide the role teachers play in their classrooms. “Good teachers know their subject matter and have mastered pedagogical skills,” (Slavin, 2009, p 24). Teachers who are willing to base their lessons off of research, in order to learn, will understand what it truly means to guide their students in the right direction. However, teachers cannot guide if they do not understand their students and how the students interpret learning in the classroom.
In conclusion, a multicultural classroom requires various teaching methods for students’ success. In order to successfully teach a class like such, teaching materials must be modified to involve and recognize each student’s culture. When a teacher shows interest in student’s heritage and culture, they are able to gain their students trust. This encourages and motivates students to learn in a diverse
Inclusion and inclusive education are quite broad in definition, however with the support of this unit my professional understanding of inclusion has been formed by research and practices such as all student engagement, asking the question how? we can provide for diverse needs (Spandagou, Lecture 2), also Standard 1 of the Disability Education Standards (2005) identifies the need to know our students and how they learn, thus the need for personalised learning plans. The IPAA is an incredible framework, a reflective tool to assist teachers in achieving an inclusive approach to education, teaching and learning which helps to achieve standards 5 & 6 in the Disability Standards for Education (Florian, 2014, p.293). I agree with Foreman (2008) in his argument for inclusion as a concept which extends beyond the immediate environment and education to society itself. It is not ignorable the fact of discrimination and unsettlement of people around others with disability and lack of education about various disabilities and additional needs is concerning.
Unit 001 1 Explain the roles and responsibilities of a teacher in relation to: a) Promoting equality and diversity in teaching b) Lifelong learning c) Identifying and meeting the needs of the learners d) Maintaining a safe and supportive learning environment e) Ways to promote appropriate behaviour and respect for others 1a) It is a teacher’s role and responsibility to promote equality and diversity. “Equality is about the rights of learners to attend and participate regardless of their gender, race, ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, sexual orientation or age”. (Gravells 5th edition 2012) Equality is making sure that every student is treated in the same way and their needs are met in a way that supports their chosen learning experience. All students are entitled to be educated according their needs, regardless of any differences they may have. As a teacher it is your role to provide any resources needed including specialist equipment for activities and to use the correct teaching styles that will enable the learner access to their learning experience.
1.2 Identify issues of equality and diversity and ways to promote inclusion. Equality is about creating a fairer society, where everyone can participate and has the opportunity to fulfil their potential. In a teaching environment this can be created by ensuring students are not discriminated against and included regardless of age, ability and circumstances. Teachers must also strive to make sure diversity is used within their teaching sessions. Teachers should treat people as individuals and make sure a positive culture of equality and diversity is promoted.
It gives leaders keys to breaking communication barriers. It explains that an effective communication strategy must begin with the understanding that the sender of the message and the receiver of the message sometimes come from different cultural backgrounds. The article pinpoints these key points, Developing Awareness of Individual Cultures, Demanding Tolerance, Keeping it Simple, and Asking for Help if You Need it. Even though this article is geared toward a company, administration could give their educators these same points when working with diversity within the school. Culturally Competent Consultation in Schools focuses on consultation between school personnel and parents.
Every student has an equal opportunity to participate in a classroom and is given all resources and access to succeed. Children are taught how to be respectful to others and work together in a multicultural environment. There are four goals that the Anti-Bias Education approach strives for. The first goal is that children will show self-awareness, confidence, and positive social identities. The second goal is that children will express comfort and joy with human diversity.
Although the theories of Piaget, Vygotsky, Erikson, and Kohlberg are relatively abstract, we had to find ways to put them into practice in our teaching. I believe this unit also addressed the same TPEs as the second part of Unit one, going from theory to practice and synthesizing our knowledge about students in general to guide our specific teaching practices. The second part of this unit involved learning how socially developed ways of thinking about race can inform teaching. This learning was specifically related to TPE 11, “Social Environment,” in which teacher candidates must create a positive learning environment including fairness, respect, and caring. During Unit 3, the class explored students with exceptional needs, such as students with learning disabilities who have an IEP.
I would want to have done the same things once I have my own classroom and I feel fairly passionate for students to understand and develop tolerance towards people who may be different than themselves. I feel that as teachers, we can take action to really mold our students to grow and be better individuals living in this world. I really do believe that issues in the matter of race/ethnicity and culture has to do with educating oneself of these things and practicing the basic matters a person should carry with themselves. I really think that these issues need to be discussed in depth when students are young and continuously because it is harder for one’s mind to see the wrong in something they believed was right for most of their
That is when I realized that he wasn’t necessarily a “bad” student he was just a young child who needed motivation and someone who would just care. That is the meaning that I found within Dr. Michaels statement. How does a classroom teacher garner respect? There are many methods that a teacher can use in order to gain their students respect. For example, the most effective method would be, to respect the students and their feelings before they can respect you.