The preparation of instructional materials for all levels is very important. Each class consists of various levels of students. The more Advanced,Intermediate,Beginner,and students with special IEP's or special needs. If my lessons are only geared for an intermediate level for instance, my students will lack or not be well-suited for what they are supposed to learn.
I've noticed that compensating for students strengths and weaknesses gives students more confidence to learn indepently and with groups. This is why I believe it is important to structure my lesson and activities based off of various levels of students and not one particular group.
I agree that it has helped me to use group activities with various levels of student in a group, especially when incorporating the student buddy system.
ReplyDeleteIn fact, I was excited when one of the students helped a buddy from their group when they were just doing bell work to understand conversions. So, when you design instructional materials for all levels using various activities, it enhances the student's ability to ask and receive help, while sharpening the skills of the "teacher-student". Everyone learns.