Chapter 1
Designing Instruction and Assessment to Promote Student Learning
Course: Texes Pedagogy And Professional Responsibilities Ec 12 160
Subject: Texes Pedagogy And Professional Responsibilities Ec 12 160
Chapter: Designing Instruction And Assessment To Promote Student Learning 5900 10322
Why Diversity Matters in Planning
No two classrooms are alike, and no single group of students is uniform. Any class contains a wide range of cultures, languages, family backgrounds, prior experiences, abilities, and ways of learning. Teachers who understand this diversity can plan instruction and design assessments that give every student a fair chance to learn and to show what they know. This competency asks teachers to recognize the many dimensions of student difference and to translate that awareness into instruction and, especially, assessment that is responsive rather than one-size-fits-all.
The Dimensions of Student Diversity
Student diversity spans far more than what is visible on the surface. Understanding these dimensions helps a teacher anticipate the varied needs present in any class.