EIA4 Task 2

I would generally use whole-group instruction at the beginning of a lesson. This allows me to give the students a pre assessment on their knowledge on the subject. New information being introduced to the class should always be given in a whole group setting so as not to give any students a disadvantage of succeeding. By showing the whole class new concepts at the same time, it allows me to figure out what kind of flexible groupings I will need to implement. Typically within-class grouping would come into play during math and reading lessons. Depending on my class size and need, I would divide my class into three to four colored named groups. These groups would consist of below average students in one group, average ability students in a second group and above average in the third group. Depending on each group would determine what kind of work they received. The above average students would receive lesson work based slightly above what is currently being taught. They would also be expected to work out the problems with little to no help from the teacher. This allows the teacher to better focus on the other two groups. The average ability group would receive work based on the current lesson with moderate interaction from me. They also would be expected to work together to help learn from one another. The third group being below average would require the most attention. They would also receive work that was slightly behind the current lesson but in line to catch them up to the current lesson. I would spend time with them each day explaining the work and answering questions. The pace for this third group would vary but I would try to keep it at a brisk rate so that they have the chance to catch up with the rest of the class. As the school year progresses, my hope as a teacher using class grouping is to bring all students to average if not above average learning. Make it capable to not have to use within-class grouping and just use whole group instruction. As