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Professional Development Descrption
One of the most important ways to differentiate is through a blend of whole group and flexible group instruction that reinforces or extends the content of whole group lessons. Successful flexible grouping requires careful planning based on student needs and particular attention to keeping all students actively engaged in purposeful learning. Teachers will lean how to plan and manage flexible grouping to maximize learning for all students.
Professional Development Learning Goals
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Flexible grouping requires careful planning to ensure that all students are purposefully and actively engaged in meeting Learning Goals. |
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Flexible Grouping and Learning Stations prepare students to be successful with 21st Century Standards
The new generation of standards requires students to work collaboratively to share and generate ideas, use higher order thinking to independently solve problems, and to be self-directed learners. Flexible grouping give students opportunities to learn and practice these critical, lifelong skills.
