ADAPTING WITH SLOWER SPEED IN GROUP WORK 1) Take steps to support the group's pacing as a whole and allow everyone to participate more equally and comfortably, regardless of speed. 1) Suggest a group schedule that accommodates your needs. For example, you di... View More
If your student's strongest skill is visual memory and you want to strengthen their self-confidence in group projects USING STRONG VISUAL MEMORY IN GROUP WORK 1) Visual memory can be a great asset in group projects that are more hands-on or visually based. ... View More
All students, particularly those who are easily discouraged How to Apply It! 1) Seeing mistakes as a natural part of the learning process is crucial to students' growth. 1) Discuss it. Provide students with basic growth mindset background: Our brains gr... View More
If your student understands a concept and you want them to be able to explain and communicate their reasoning How to Apply It! 1) One of the best ways to develop and solidify understanding is being able to effectively communicate and explain your reasoning t... View More
If your student has weaker working memory or reasoning and you are introducing complex information How to Apply It! 1) You can help students learn new information by minimizing the amount of effort required with their weaker skills. 1) For students with we... View More
If your students are self-aware or you want to strengthen self-awareness and self-efficacy skills How to Apply It! 1) Use choice in homework assignments as an opportunity to develop students' self-awareness about how well they know the material and how much ... View More
If your student struggles to make connections, draw conclusions or logically organize ideas; good for students with stronger visual memory Teach It! 1) Objective: Students will use a 2x2 matrix or Venn diagram to visualize ideas and help them make connection... View More
If your student feels overwhelmed or has difficulty starting novel problems Instruction and Practice 1)Objective: Students will identify similarities and differences between previously solved problems when they struggle to solve a new, challenging problem. ... View More