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Heterogeneous Classroom Essay

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This chapter explores the differentiated instruction as a method of teaching heterogeneous classrooms. In addition, an analysis of the literature is conducted to discuss the question of this paper, what is the best way to teach a heterogeneous classroom?
Prodromou (1992) and Ur & Thornbury (2016) assert that all classes are heterogeneous classrooms, in which students differ from each other in various aspects, such as ability, interests and learning styles (Pospíšilová, 2008). Svard (2006) and Moshoeshoe (2015) agree that the component of students' diversity in heterogeneous classrooms has a negative impact. However, Svard (2006) claims that it challenges teachers, while Moshoeshoe (2015) states that it affects students' achievements. Thus, …show more content…

Vygotsky's (1978) and Gardner's (2006) theories underlie differentiated instruction, which accommodates the learning according to students individual needs to maximize students' potential (Burkett, 2013; Tomlinson, 2014; Tomlinson & Moon, 2013; Watts-Taffe et al., 2013). While differentiating, Tomlinson (2014) states that teachers address students' varied points of readiness, interest and learning profile by providing appropriate alternatives and choices for students in four areas of differentiation: the content, the process, the product, and the …show more content…

Moreover, the claim that differentiated instruction is not feasible appears to result from a lack of guidance and knowledge in differentiation (Logan, 2011; Wormeli, 2011). Nonetheless, research has shown by differentiating those areas suitably, the effectiveness of differentiated instruction (Aliakbari & Haghighi, 2014; Stavroula et al., 2011). Nevertheless, Anderson (2007) and Hall et al. (2003) claim that there is a need for further active research since it lacks empirical

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