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Differentiation Strategies for English Pre-Service Teachers
Monday 16th December 2024
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In a recent session, I explored differentiation strategies with my pre-service teachers, focusing on accommodating learners with autism, dyslexia, and color blindness. The conversation with Noa was insightful, as it helped me refine my approach to teaching these strategies.
I was pleasantly surprised by the suggestion to use role-play as a method for my students to empathize with different learning needs. By assigning roles such as dyslexic, ADHD, autistic, and color blind, and having them analyze a previously micro-taught lesson, my students could gain a deeper understanding of these perspectives.
Throughout the discussion, I felt optimistic about the potential impact of this activity. Noa helped me clarify my objectives, which are to generate actionable ideas and foster empathy among my students. The challenge of addressing varied teaching experiences was acknowledged, but the group work format seemed to offer a balanced solution.
As the conversation progressed, I felt more confident in my plan. Noa's guidance in aligning the activity with my syllabus and focusing on cognitive, social, and affective strategies was invaluable. I left the session with a clear plan to implement this engaging and educational activity.
Moving forward, I am committed to using this approach to enhance my students' understanding of differentiation. I believe this experience will not only be memorable but also equip them with practical strategies for their future classrooms.
In teaching, empathy and understanding are as crucial as knowledge. Let's continue to foster these qualities in our future educators.
Summarised by AI [gpt-4o] on https://supsi.noticing.network