Why is family inclusion important in this issue?
When students learning is based on a differentiated curriculum it means they will be provided with a relevant, flexible, engaging, challenging and rigorous curriculum. Differentiated curriculum specifically responds to students progress on the learning continuum - what they already know and what they need to know. It responds to their best ways of learning, strengths and interests.
As parents, you need to be prepared for this. It is important that what students learn in the classroom is being applied in their home environments, so when possible you should take action with your children to support their strengths and develop their areas for improvement.
Differentiated instruction is a daunting task for any teacher and it practically cries out for helpers. Because of this, parents are encouraged to come into the classroom, and help out in any way they can!
Tips for parents:
As parents, you need to be prepared for this. It is important that what students learn in the classroom is being applied in their home environments, so when possible you should take action with your children to support their strengths and develop their areas for improvement.
Differentiated instruction is a daunting task for any teacher and it practically cries out for helpers. Because of this, parents are encouraged to come into the classroom, and help out in any way they can!
Tips for parents:
- Asking teachers to specify ways in which differentiated instruction will be provided
- Understanding that teachers can not differentiate all assignments and materials every day
- Encouraging students to let teachers know when assignments are a good fit and when they are not
- Encouraging students to work towards their personal best
- Volunteering in the classroom