Peter Tam

How do you plan your instruction to accommodate the different learning

To accommodate different learning styles, my first approach is to learn and understand the different learning styles of each student in my class. I try to decipher if there is one predominant learning style that I can plan my instruction around. If there is, then I will tailor my instruction to that specific learning style. Otherwise, I will plan to incorporate different instructional methods and technologies to accommodate all the learning styles in my class. Finally, I make my students aware of different learning styles and the reasons why I use a variety of instructional methods in my class. I warn my students that there will be some learning experiences that are not beneficial to them but to be patient and have an open mind because each classmate/student learns differently and has different learning styles. I believe that if students understand the different learning styles, they can appreciate the styles that are not as beneficial to them.