Differentiation for Adolescents

Catalog description

This course is designed to assist teacher candidates in meeting the diverse needs of adolescent learners. Participants will gain an increased understanding of how adolescents differ in their approaches to learning and how a responsive classroom can address these needs. Specific topics addressed include developing a positive classroom environment, using ongoing assessment to identify student needs, utilizing a variety of grouping strategies, designing instruction and assessment at an appropriate level of challenge, and engaging students in equally respectful tasks.