Diversity of Learning

Diversity of Learning

I am constantly amazed at the diversity of learning that is occurring among our students as I visit classrooms.  One conversation that is at the forefront of NHHS staff is how to meet the needs of each kid, where they are and where they need to go. How do we give each kid what they need in each classroom.

For some it may be group work and working through task collaboratively.  This week in Algebra 1 classes, students took the skill of using and understanding slope intercept and created a real-life situation in which it occurs. The cumulation of this work was presented however each group felt was the clearest way to understand the concept in their worlds.  There were products including story books, comics, and videos to demonstrate the concept.

Some students excel by learning digitally or through self-discovery.  By giving students the opportunity to explore the learning standards and connect to previous learning, doors can open to learn more deeply and connect learning to their own individual lives and interests.  This also become a opportunity for students to explore their passions both in and outside of the curriculum.

Hands on learning is key in many of our classrooms.  The ability to show learning in action leads to many products from art to math, CTE programing to English courses and science labs. All of these way of learning lend to much differentiation on the NHHS campus as we try to meet the needs of each students and fit the modes of learning of individuals.