Diversity in the Classroom by Mrs. Cianelli

What is a diverse classroom?

Ncianelli — 2015-11-03 00:13:32 UTC

Diversity in the classroom can describe a differerence in a students race, gender, cultural background, ability level, socioeconomic static and more. Every year, the dynamic in the classroom can change. As an educator, it is important to diversify the instruction in the classroom in in order to help all students become successful in the classroom.

Classroom Resources for a diverse classroom

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Technology Tools

Ncianelli — 2015-11-03 00:15:15 UTC

Sometimes the best tools for differentiation are right in your classroom or available online

Kidspiration

Ncianelli — 2015-11-03 00:33:19 UTC

This is a great tool for creating visual graphic organizers with or for students. With this program studnets are able to create a graphic organizer for any subject area. This is also a great too for creating an orgainizer as a modification for an assignment.

Math Playground

Ncianelli — 2015-11-03 00:41:40 UTC

This is a great website that works with all content and grade levels. On this website studnets are able to practice a wide variety of math skills. Instead of giving a worksheet, students can practice by playing games online.

http://www.mathplayground.com/index.html

National Library of Virtual Manipulatives

Ncianelli — 2015-11-03 00:47:18 UTC

In math manipulatives are not always available. If a student is struggling with a concept, having a visual when solving a problem can help. This website contains over 50 different free online manipulatives that can be used in grades K-12 .

http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/vlibrary.html

Strategies for working with diverse students.

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Provide Extensions

Ncianelli — 2015-11-03 01:00:47 UTC

All students work at different paces. For students who are high flyers and frequently finish early, an independent or extension station in the classroom is a great tool. The extension should be an activity that uses the concepts currently being taught in the classroom.

Make Modifications

Ncianelli — 2015-11-03 01:06:31 UTC

The most important thing to remember about diverse classroom is that all student learn differently. By becoming aware of your students strengths and weakneses, modifications can be made to all lessons and worksheets as needed.

Provide Cooperative Learning Opportunities

Ncianelli — 2015-11-03 01:07:02 UTC

Sometimes the best teacher in the classroom can be peers. If you notice students are having a hard time understanding a concept, allow time to work in a group or with a partner. By working with a peer, a student may understand a concept better when using “kid friendly” language. As adults we fully understand the concepts we are teaching. Sometimes students can explain a concept to each other in a way they can understand.

Universal Design Learning in the classroom

Ncianelli — 2015-11-03 16:07:52 UTC

The idea behind UDL is that all students learn in different ways and at different paces. By incorporating UDL principals into the classroom, the students are given an equal opportunity in the classroom.

http://www.udlcenter.org/implementation/examples

Lesson Planning Ideas

Ncianelli — 2015-11-03 16:17:31 UTC

Great resources are not always available online. In The Lesson Planning Handbook by Peter Brunn, the author provides great resources for enhancing your lesson to reach all students.

Tips for fostering diversity

Ncianelli — 2015-11-03 23:42:00 UTC

If you are unsure of how to create an environment that is welcoming to divers students, this resource provides tips on helping students improve their skills inside the classroom.

https://www.nde-ed.org/TeachingResources/ClassroomTips/Diversity.htm

Creating a Bias free envvirnment

Ncianelli — 2015-11-03 23:45:49 UTC

In our society, by the time many students enter school they have been exposed to people with their own negative opinions. It is important to create an environment where all students, regardless of their differences are safe. Tthis resource provides ways to create a bias free classroom.

http://www.adl.org/education-outreach/curriculum-resources/c/creating-an-anti-bias-learning-environment.html

Creating a multicultural envirnment

Ncianelli — 2015-11-03 23:51:39 UTC

Each of our students have a different cultural background. It is important to create a classroom where all students feel welcome. This site contains tips on creating a multicultural classroom.

http://www.brighthubeducation.com/teaching-methods-tips/75909-creating-a-multicultural-environment-in-the-classroom/

Strategies for teaching culturally diverse students.

Ncianelli — 2015-11-03 23:54:52 UTC

When teaching students of different cultural backgrounds it is important build a relationship with the studnets.

https://www.teachervision.com/teaching-methods/resource/6039.html

Creating a safe environment in the classroom

Ncianelli — 2015-11-03 23:57:46 UTC

Interactions between students/ teacher and student/students are built on trust. The classroom should be a place where students are not afraid to make mistakes.

http://www.edutopia.org/blog/20-tips-create-safe-learning-environment-rebecca-alber

Building a community in the classroom

Ncianelli — 2015-11-04 00:03:11 UTC

Students learn best when they feel a connection in the classroom. Building a sense of belonging in the classroom can help all of your students become successful.

http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/article/building-community-classroom

Strategies for Differentiated Instruction in project based learning

Ncianelli — 2015-11-04 00:06:51 UTC

Creating a lesson or project with true differentiation can be difficult. This resource provides tips on how to create differenciation when planning projects in the classroom.

http://www.edutopia.org/blog/differentiated-instruction-strategies-pbl-andrew-miller

8 Lessons Learned on Differentiating Instruction

Ncianelli — 2015-11-04 00:11:22 UTC

Differentiating instruction can take on many forms. by adjusting your lesson to fit the studnets needs, you are ensuring all students are successful.

http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/article/8-lessons-learned-differentiating-instruction