1.5 Differentiate teaching to meet the specific needs of students across the full range of abilities
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of strategies for differentiating teaching to meet the specific learning needs of students across the full range of abilities.
I see knowing your students as the the most important aspect of being able to effectively differentiate teaching. I am constantly questioning and observing my students to monitor their progress. Equally as important is providing variety and choice in both method of delivery and modes of assessment. When presenting information to the class I will always try to combine verbal, written, and visual (pictures, videos) methods, as well as some hands-on activities. This allows all learning styles to achieve. This lesson shows how I often combine these elements. This lesson was then followed by a design and construction practical to incorporate a creative hands-on element.
“Peter has developed the ability to vary the timing of his lesson to suit the students, and to recognise when they require more or less time on an activity. He always has an extension activity available if students complete the set tasks and has allowed extra time and learning opportunities if they are struggling with the completion of a task.”
“He has sought information about the abilities and strength of the classes prior to teaching them and also gained his own insight via observation for the first few days/week at the school. From this he has delivered courses that have been varied and catered for a wide variety of learning styles.”
I see knowing your students as the the most important aspect of being able to effectively differentiate teaching. I am constantly questioning and observing my students to monitor their progress. Equally as important is providing variety and choice in both method of delivery and modes of assessment. When presenting information to the class I will always try to combine verbal, written, and visual (pictures, videos) methods, as well as some hands-on activities. This allows all learning styles to achieve. This lesson shows how I often combine these elements. This lesson was then followed by a design and construction practical to incorporate a creative hands-on element.
“Peter has developed the ability to vary the timing of his lesson to suit the students, and to recognise when they require more or less time on an activity. He always has an extension activity available if students complete the set tasks and has allowed extra time and learning opportunities if they are struggling with the completion of a task.”
“He has sought information about the abilities and strength of the classes prior to teaching them and also gained his own insight via observation for the first few days/week at the school. From this he has delivered courses that have been varied and catered for a wide variety of learning styles.”