Principle 1: Faculty-Student Contact
Principle 2: Collaborative Learning
Principle 3: Active Learning
Principle 4: Prompt Feedback
Principle 5: Time on Task
Principle 6: High Expectations
Principle 7: Diverse Learners
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How to teach diverse learners?
There are many roads to learning. People bring different talents and styles of learning to college. Brilliant students in the room may be all thumbs in the lab or studio. Students rich in hands-on experience may not do so well with theory. Students need the opportunity to show their talents and learn in ways that work for them. Then they can be pushed to learn in new ways that do not come so easily.
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- Presents information and content in different ways to address various learning styles and multiple intelligences.
- Uses a variety of assessment tools that gauge student progress.
- Provides alternative assessment options that allow students to demonstrate their progress in a manner that is best conducive to their talents.
- Adjusts teaching strategies based on learners feedback and needs
- Encourages students to express diverse points of view.
- Introduces content to stimulate interest and motivation for learning
- Assesses students’ prior knowledge and adjusts teaching plan to meet students where they are at
- Utilizes LMS to extend the classroom to supplement and reinforce learning
- Proactively offers accessibility for all; not just for students with disabilities.
- Uses technology to provide flexible and engaging learning and assessment activities
- Encourages students to use technology to demonstrate their learning
- Provides supplemental materials to students who lack prerequisite knowledge or who would benefit from having content presented in an alternative manner.
- Creates a positive online climate where students are encouraged to seek assistance with course content and learning activities if needed.
- Provides UDL best practices to all learners; not just for students needing accommodations. (closed captioning, text alternatives)
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Need more ideas? Visit the Curriculum and Organizational Development team located on the 2nd floor of the library for support!