Figure+6.2

Options for Flexible Use of Classroom Elements to Addres Learning Needs

 * What is the big idea?**

Teachers can use flexibly classroom elements such as time, space, resources, student groupings, teaching strategies, learning strategies and teacher partnerships to more effectively meet the needs of all students.

Ideas to differentiate each classroom element were presented. Examples included:
 * What are some of the supporting ideas, concepts etc.?

Time **
 * extending deadlines for students who work hard but slowly

Space


 * Differentiating noise levels and arrangements in the classroom to meet students needs.

Resources


 * Providing a variety of levels and mediums.

Student Groupings


 * Utilizing flexible groupings to facilitate and support learning.

Teaching Strategies

Learning Strategies


 * What are one or two details that were familiar or comfortable?**


 * What are one or two details that were new, challenging or potentially __unrealistic__ <--(please explain why)?**