Teaching a Multi-Level ClassroomMima Bakoeva & Shining Li | 2012.12.13

Introduction

Multi-____

Ability Listening, Speaking, Writing

Learning Styles/Intelligences Linguistic, Logical-Mathematical, Spatial,

Bodily-Kinesthetic, Musical, Interpersonal, Intrapersonal

Interests Goals

Needs Assessment

Surveys

Feedback Reflection Self-awareness

In Class

Modes of Learning

Individual Pair Group

Like-ability Cross-ability

Team Whole Class

Lesson Plan

1. Whole class Idioms Common mistakes

2. Pair/group/team Review homework Brainstorming Skits or dialogues

3. Whole class Discussion

Ideas

Individual: free write Pair: peer editing Group: literature circles Team: Pictionary, skits Whole class: Mafia, drawing numbers

Homework

Blog

Free choice Interests Abilities

Anonymous (optional) Multi-level English Interaction Submission

Positive feedback grading

vs. traditional grading Highlight/underline good elements Use non-red pen

Conclusion