Having to create a character about someone they have learned about would be a good way for them to really think about who that person was and explain that in a short amount of time, focusing on only important information. What a fun way for students to learn from each other!
I do believe scaffolding is so benefical for ELLs however, as we enter the common core it is questioned whether modeling is most effective. It is very difficult for ELLs to be able to explore and manipulate concepts, especially in mathematics, because they are used to process and/or step by step learning. How do you overcome step by step instruction to analyzing and strategy instruction?
or many centuries, education has been focused on the learning of course content, but the learning styles of the students have been ignored .
While most of the academic approaches have been centered on the mastery of course content knowledge, not all learners learn in the same way.
As a result, different teaching techniques, strategies, and tools may be needed to help all students acquire, understand, and apply learning gained from the course content.
- need to teach students use of technology for future - work place
- needs of different type of learners - online classes offer varying opportunities (accommodate different learning styles and strategies)
- increase in students with disabilities enrolling in online courses
- less barriers for students with disabilities