Inclusion in the classroom is becoming more and more common. What are some ways we can teach the nature of science to a classroom with students with exceptionalities? (This includes learning levels that are below and above average. Plus, we can't forget about the students in the middle!)
I think this is an excellent question. I think teaching science, like all subjects, needs to be adapted to the student. There is not just one type of student. Each student has a different background and so many different interests. Each student brings something to the science team. I think it's important that everyone is being challenged on their own level and that everyone is a part of the science process. It should be about what the students want and need to know.
ReplyDeleteScience can be taught in a variety of ways and with numerous materials. Like all subjects, teachers need to figure out the student’s strengths and weaknesses and adapt his/her instruction accordingly. Every student can learn, it might just take some creative planning and instruction of the teacher’s part.
ReplyDeleteTechnology provides a great way to help teachers' customize curricula for diverse students. By creating high-quality, mouse- and minds-on activities that target different groups of students, teachers can implement effective instruction for all students. When standing in front of the class, only one instructional intervention can be delivered. When students work in small groups and the teacher circulates, instruction can be customized to small populations on an as-needed basis.
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