TLA589 Differentiating for Diverse Learners

This course addresses the characteristics of a differentiated classroom, curriculum adaptations to the needs of various learners, instructional strategies that support differentiation, and the development of learning environments for diverse learners. An understanding of social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development of children lays the groundwork for the differentiated classroom. Learning styles of students, cultural background, linguistic differences, gender, and social class are explored to deepen understanding and guide classroom practice. Instructional strategies are articulated that target different levels of student learning and understanding. The course will be examined through the values of equity. Prerequisite(s): None. Co-requisite(s): None. 3 semester hours