Dana Mowat

I find that requiring a combination of methods for both project based deliverables from the students along with combining my delivery methods really helps reach everyone AND also exposed students to a variety of ways to engage in the material. This is my preferred method of conducting my courses. For example, I will hold a topic discussion after speaking directly about it including some visuals that spark conversation and feedback. For the student work, I will require something visual with something written (wometimes formal, sometimes more informal), and also have them prepare to verbally discuss their work to the group.… >>>

As an instructor, it should be expected to teach a diversity of learners. I feel that we want our students to succeed. We know the goals and objectives of the course we are teaching and so we can manipulate the learning track and set all students up for success without them even knowing it. Therefore, it is so important to consider this when designing curriculum, projects, content...etc. I feel that if the course is carefully set up to address this from the start, then the issues that stem from a diverse group of learners can be diffused before they escalate… >>>