How Can Instruction Be Differentiated For Diverse Learners?

 

   We as educators and future educators have come across a multitude of different learning styles throughout our schooling career. There is not one single way of teaching that works for every student. That would be like saying one type of tool is suitable for all jobs. There are certain types of communication that are universal however. I believe that music is a great tool to help convey a lesson to children, especially younger children who are more interested in the music then the actual lesson plan that is being taught. Children who may not have the English language as their first language can easily learn more through pictures and music then an educator directly delivering a lesson plan that a student is just plainly not going to understand because they do not speak the same language. I think another way to differentiate instruction so that all students feel inclusive is to make sure that educators are actively listening to body language and non-verbal communication in the classroom to see what students are responding to and what they are not responding to. More then half of Human communication is non verbal and so much can be taken away from just watching a person and how they interact with what you are saying. To truly deliver a good lesson plan and to make sure that all students are observing and taking in what you say and teach, it is important to watch your students for signs of confusion or worry because you can then just adjust your teaching style to better fit your class.