Day 4
Quote "Better never means better for everyone"
As a teacher, that concept is particularly relevant. Changes in curriculum, teaching methods, or even school policies can benefit some students while disadvantaging others. For example, adopting new technology might enhance learning for some, but it could create challenges for those who struggle with it.
Balancing diverse needs in the classroom is crucial—ensuring that all students feel supported and included. It’s a constant reminder to advocate for equity and to consider the impacts of our decisions on every student, not just the majority.
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| Fairness chart in Decision making Process |
Problem of Practice : Few students in my class year 2, are unable to read and write, which makes them really disinterested in the class. They don't want to listen or participate in any of the activities put forward for them.
Will be using the Spur individual Performance = Equitable Process as the students who are disinterested need individual attention.
On the Cost side of the ledger is the larger group of students who enjoy reading and writing.
The Teacher will ask for help from a support teacher who will comply by taking the kids who need help and working on each child individually.
The primary role of the Teacher will be Differentiation and Inclusion.
We also learnt that every decision has a cost. In Marketing its called the Opportunity cost, In teaching its called marginalization.
For Example : In a sports period, the boys excel as they are more physically bigger and energetic in this case the girls are marginalized.
In a reading group the girls are more prone to enjoying this activity marginalizing the boys who are restless.
In a classroom that topic is world history, so when students are learning it, there a touch up on all the periods of our era, but nothing specific and detailed making the local history suffer. what are the students really learning.
So in all this we understand that students are being marginalized and they need more flexibility.
My understanding of Fairness in Teaching
Standardization : Implementing a uniform curriculum and assessment methods across all classrooms to ensure consistency in educational standards. Use of standardized tests, common learning objectives, and consistent grading rubrics. Ensures all students receive the same foundational knowledge and skills, making it easier to measure overall performance and accountability.
Differentiation :Tailoring instruction to meet the diverse needs, interests, and learning styles of individual students. Varying instructional methods, adapting materials, and modifying assessments based on student readiness and interests. Aims to engage all learners and provide appropriate challenges, helping each student to achieve their potential.
Set Criteria : In Teaching setting a Student performance metrics, curriculum alignment with state standards, teacher training uniformity. Student engagement levels, progress tracking, feedback from students on learning preferences.
Growth in Teaching: This refers to how these approaches contribute to student learning outcomes, teacher effectiveness, and overall school improvement. Balancing standardization and differentiation is key to providing a quality education that meets the needs of all students!
How we can use UDL for Effective Teaching
Make clear achievable goals : What do I want them to learn.
learners variability : what can really get in the way of teaching.
Assessment : Idea is to design backwards, on what we want them to know at the end of the topic, and plan activities for the learning process.
Methods: Use the help of Materials and Media to assist the learning.
Reflect : Assess the learning parts of the Day.
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