Diversity

Over the summer I have been internally debating whether or not to have the students in all of my classes fill out learning inventories. This seemed like a good way of getting to know the students a little more as well as what kind of learners are in each classroom. After reading this article I have decided that I will ask every student of mine to fill out one or more learning inventory. There might be a classroom with mostly students who would benefit the most from project based assessment while another class is primarily test takers. I would like to get to know all of my students in one way or another so that I can do my best to find out how I can help each individual reach their potential in the classroom. The only way to do this is by getting to know the students.


I understand that it is extremely important to use a variety of methods and approaches when teaching. In the article, Guild says that “using the best of a variety of approaches benefits many learners.” Some teaching methods are not going to work for certain groups, but they make work great for others. Until a teacher knows their students it will take much trial and error to decide which styles and methods to use for each group of students. The Thomas Armstrong quote that was used really pleased me because I have always personally thought that children (and adults) are being over prescribed. If a child is being hyper or disruptive, adults in this day tend to think that medication will solve the problem. Kids have energy and some of them need to use it.