Syllabus
Module 1 – Benefits and challenges of culturally diverse and mixed ability classe
Module 2 – Differentiated instructions for mixed ability classes
Module 3 – Adapting teaching materials
Module 4 – Developing communication skills in culturally diverse and mixed ability classes
Module 5 – Language scaffolding for immigrant children
Module 6 – Raising cultural awareness and developing intercultural competences at children
Annotation
Today’s classroom is a crossroad, where learners from various cultures and different abilities meet. This course will develop students` competences to deal with various differences inside the classroom and make the most out of cultural diversity.
In the first part of the course, we will discuss the definition of mixed ability classes in the 21st century and the common challenges teachers are facing when teaching a diverse class. Further, we will focus on differentiated instructions with special focus on language scaffolding.
Finally, we will have a closer look to intercultural competences and how to develop them at children.