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Teaching Mixed Ability Groups

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Mixed ability classes contain students with a variety of learning histories, strengths, and weaknesses. When teaching mixed ability groups, teachers must consider factors like learning styles, levels, preferences, backgrounds, individual traits, advantages, and disadvantages. Some tips for managing mixed ability groups include thoughtful grouping and pairing of students, clear instruction, supportive error correction, and setting appropriate goals.

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Mixed ability classes. Most of us have taught them and most of us know that every class will have mixed ability simply because people are not clones with the exact same learning history, strengths and weaknesses .
Teaching Mixed Ability Groups Gazangji (Kelsang) and Khayriniso Mamatkulova
What factors do we need to consider?
Learning styles Background Individuality Preferences
Learning Styles Visual Kinesthetic (tactile) Auditory
Level Advanced Intermediate Low
Learning Preferences Group work Pair work Individual work
Background Academic Country and culture of origin Family
Individuality Age Motivation Intelligence Attitude
Advantages Co-operation, not competition Less negative labeling Interaction Mutual respect, support Different teaching skills
Disadvantages Heavy preparation Coping with a wide ability range Need for increased resources Not challenging Falling behind
Tips for good classroom management for mixed ability groups
Grouping/pairing Giving instruction Error correction Setting goals
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