2. In this module, challenge yourself to:
Identify the different factors that bring about diversity
in the classroom.
Demonstrate a positive attitude towards diversity as
an enriching element in the learning environment.
Come up with teaching strategies that consider
student diversity.
Take the Challenge!
6. Some of you learn better by seeing something; others
by just listening; and still others by manipulating
something.
Thinking/ Learning Style
7. In class there maybe one who has difficulty in
spoken language comprehension or in seeing,
hearing, etc.
Exceptionalities
8. How Student Diversity Enriches the Learning
Environment
Students’ self- awareness enhanced by
diversity.
Student diversity contributes to cognitive
development.
Student diversity prepares learners for their
role as responsible members of society.
Student diversity can promote harmony.
9. Some Tips on Student Diversity
Encourage learners to share their personal history
and experiences.
Integrate learning experiences and activities which
promote students’ multicultural and cross- cultural
awareness.
Aside from highlighting diversity, identify patterns
of unity that transcend group differences.
10. Vary the examples you use to illustrate concepts in
order to provide multiple contexts that are relevant
to students from diverse backgrounds.
Use varied instructional methods to accommodate
student diversity in learning styles.
Communicate high expectations to student from all
subgroups.
11. Diversify your methods of assessing and evaluating
student learning.
Purposely, form small- discussion groups of
students from diverse backgrounds. You can form
groups of students with different learning styles,
different cultural background, etc.
Adapt to the students’ diverse backgrounds and
learning styles by allowing their personal choice
and decision- making opportunities concerning
what they will learn and how they will learn it.
