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Objectives
• To consider the factors that contribute to the diversity of students we teach
• To become familiar with activities and strategies that cater for student diversity
• To briefly explore behaviour management issues
• To investigate Multiple Intelligences Theory and different learning styles
Learner
Diversity
Giftedness
Multiple
Intelligences
Behaviours
MotivationCognitive
Abilities
Learning
Styles
Ethnicity
InterestsLearning
Disabilities
Socioeconomic
Status
Classroom ManagementEstablish classroom rulesApply the rules fairlyEncourage desired behaviourHave consequences for breaking a ruleBe firm and consistentMake eye contact with studentsEnforce a zero noise signalConsider seating arrangementsEnsure lessons are fully plannedMake sure your voice is non-threateningValue all contributionsUnderstand the impact of Multiple
IntelligencesHave fun and relaxAllow ‘wait’ time
Problem Solving
Hot Potato Activity• Read the scenarios and discuss• Write a brief solution (individual or group)• On given signal, pass the paper on
clockwise
• http://www.edb.gov.hk/index.aspx?nodeID=2524&langno=1
Multiple Intelligences
• Dr. Howard Gardner (1983) identified eight+ different intelligences.
• Each one of us is smart in different ways.
Identify Your Own StrengthsComplete the Multiple Intelligences Questionnaire
Multiple Intelligences Checklist
YES
To some degree
NO
1 I am good at word puzzles and I enjoy doing them.
3 2 1
2 I am good at doing mathematical problems in my head.
3 2 1
3 I am good at many sporting skills such as throwing, kicking, jumping and running
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4 I can sing reasonably well and can tell when music or singing is out of tune.
3 2 1
5 I am good at maths games and strategy puzzles like chess.
3 2 1
6 When I set a goal for myself (like saving money), I am good at working out how to achieve it and persist until I get there.
3 2 1
7 A job I would be good at is one that involves working with nature. (vet, park attendant)
3 2 1
8 I am good at drawing and designing. I did well in Art at school.
3 2 1
9 I enjoy reading and read fluently and quickly.
3 2 1
10 I can play a musical instrument well
3 2 1
11 I am good at organizing people and people respond well when I am in charge.
3 2 1
12
I know a lot about science and am very curious about how things work and why things happen.
3 2 1
13 I can usually learn a new sport, dance or exercise easily, if I choose to.
3 2 1
14 I am good at expressing myself clearly when writing reports, stories or articles.
3 2 1
15 Whenever possible I spend time in bush land. I often see things such as birds, plants and flowers that others might not notice.
3 2 1
16 I am good at thinking up logical arguments to support my ideas. I notice when others can’t support their opinions well.
3 2 1
17 After something has happened to me I usually spend a lot of time thinking about my reactions to it and why I feel the way I do.
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18 I learn songs easily and can usually recognize and name songs and music that I hear.
3 2 1
Unit Planner:
Visual Mathematical/ Logical
Interpersonal/ Group
Musical/ Rhythmic
Self
Verbal/ Linguistic
Bodily/ Kinesthetic
Naturalist
MI Activity
ApplicationPlan an MI activityRead The Lion Dance bookBrainstorm ideas related to your group’s allocated
MIsDecide on the objective/s for the learning taskWrite up the activity
How will you cater for learner diversity?Pair/Group workDifferentiated Tasks
References/acknowledgements Books
• Sanchez, A. & Duenas M.,(eds.) (2004) International Journal of English Studies. Blackwell publishing. Spain
• McGrath, H. & Noble, T., (2005) Eight Ways At Once. Pearson Education Australia• Kagan, S. & M., (1998) Multiple Intelligences The Complete MI Book. Kagan Cooperative
Learning. CA.• Kottler, E. & Kottler J. A.(2001) Children With Limited English, teaching Strategies for The
Regular Classroom. Corwin Press• Powell,R(1997)Active Whole-Class Teaching. Robert Powell Publications. England• Winebrenner, S. Teaching Gifted Kids in the regular classroom: Strategies and Techniques Every Teacher Can Use To Meet The Needs Of The Gifted and Talented. 2001 Free Spirit Publishing. Minneapolis.• East,V. & Evans, L. At a Glance. A practical Guide to Children’s Special Needs. 2006.
Websites• http://www.learner.org/channle/workshops/tfl/session_06/index.html• http://www.emb.gov.hk.FileManager/EN/Content_3993/unit_ii_aim_of_remedial_teaching.doc• http://www.gigglepotz.com/mi8.htm• http://www.terrace.qld.edu.au • http://edtech.kennesaw.edu/intech/cooperativelearning.htm• http://www.edb.gov.hk/index.aspx?nodeID=2524&langno=1