Design for All Approaches
Grades K-12
Big Idea
When to use
There are different situations that require instructional arrangement designs. When dealing with larger groups it can be challenging to reach all students. However, when large groups are practical, it is effective to have small "break away" groups.
Collaborative among students is effective in smaller intimate grouping.
Sometimes teachers need to assess problems and address different learning styles, a one-on-one format would work. A teacher needs to be conscious not to make students feel that they are 'singled out'.
It is wonderful to have adult helpers, however they are not a substitute for the teacher. Their assistance is meaningful during manipulative activities and reading aloud.
Peer tutoring works with older students and in small groups.
Class wide peer groups can be optimum with reading, especially sharing experiences.
Cooperative learning works during collaborative group building projects that have a multitude of parts.
There are opportunities that independent learning takes place. Writing, silent reading, journaling, computer time and math seat work.
Young students work together in small groups to solve games, puzzles, question/answer assignments.
Instructional games can be independently be enjoyed as a positive follow-up activity.
Most important, it is crucial to identify the learning opportunity so that the instructional design arrangement can be implemented to create the most effective experience.