Salimah Kassam is in her second year of teaching (elementary). This year she teaches grade 2. She is a Starbucks, BBQ & sunshine enthusiast.
I have learned that students have the ability to know and understand what kind of learners they are, as well as what they need in order to be successful learners. They can advocate for their learning and be part of the planning process that individualizes and specializes learning in the classroom for them as individuals. As a teacher, it’s important to take a step back and facilitate students in getting to know themselves as learners. I have tried this approach in my teaching this year and it has shown me that giving my students the opportunity to have a voice and an opinion in their learning has improved the overall learning process in our classroom. Including my students as part of the team that designs their learning helps to make the process of achieving individualized learning, as seamless as possible. Once I have delivered a lesson, each student knows what they require to accommodate their learning. They naturally use the tools or the spaces that work best for them and this helps them to stay focused and on task. As their accommodations need alterations/additions, they sometimes come to me and make suggestions that would work better for them. With the proper support, I believe this approach can work at any age level/grade. Observing my students and seeing their ability to adapt and create a successful learning experience for themselves has taught me that sometimes there is more to be learned from our students, regardless of their age or level, than we ever could have imagined. Salimah Kassam is in her second year of teaching (elementary). This year she teaches grade 2. She is a Starbucks, BBQ & sunshine enthusiast.
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