Adaptive Instruction

Adaptive Instruction

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Teaching students how to assume responsibility for their own learning. Used to help fit the instruction to one’s specific needs Particularly germane to teaching students who are members of special populations

Adaptive Instruction 

Special Populations of students AI covers – – – –

ESL Students Gifted Students Slower Learners Students with learning disablities

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The 5 general principle to AI 1. Students should receive instruction based on their assessed capabilities, not their weaknesses. 2. Materials and methods should be chosen on the basis of flexibility and appeal to students’ interests.

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Students should play an active role in setting goals and evaluating their progress towards those goals Alternative activities and materials should be available for students who require additional assistance Cooperative, rather than competitive approaches to learning should be stressed

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Adaptive construction is best reflected by conveying to students that we have high expectations for all learners.