Chapter 5: Teaching to the Individual, Working with the Group

"When I don't... out the answer" (87). This feels extremely familiar, and I strongly long to break away from this within my own classroom. There are always students who are willing to raise their hands within the classroom and if teachers tend to favor these students, others will not work to answer questions. Students who know the answer are unwillingly to step forward and raise their hands over the others. Therefore, I want to ensure that I always wait for a few hands to raise before I call on anyone. The next thing I found significant was the method of making group work meaningful. If a teacher is well aware of the learners within the classroom she can create groups that foster learning for all students.

A significant aspect that I focused upon was progress rather than product. As students each reach learning levels at different times, the student should maintain a respect for this and work to encourage them as they build upon each level. Each product will be different, and the student must be well aware of this.