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Essay / meeting diverse needs in a classroom - 638
After observing the inside of a kindergarten classroom for a few weeks so far, it has already become evident to me the plethora of diverse needs of children in within the same class. Not all students are the same. They differ in the way they learn, the speed with which they take in and absorb information, the way they understand the meaning of things, etc. Although meeting these diverse learning needs in a single classroom can be very difficult for a busy teacher, it must be done in order. so that all students can advance to the next level. I think it is important for a teacher to be flexible in the methods by which they teach the subject to students. Adjusting the method from time to time gives learners who struggle with a presentation style the opportunity to make sense of the ideas presented. It is also important to alternate between individual lessons, group lessons and classroom lessons to take into account the various strengths and weaknesses of students. In the particular class I observe, the teacher does a good job of meeting diverse needs. students. Lesson after lesson, she alternates between practical activities and the verbal transmission of information to the children. This allows students with auditory strengths as well as those with visual strengths to have a chance to make sense of the material. She does everything possible to ensure that each child's way of learning is a...