Diversity in Learners
Unit 2. Covers Learner development; Intelligence and creativity; Personality and interests; Learning preferences; Learners with disabilities; Motivation.
About this unit
No two learners are the same. This unit covers how children develop, and how they differ in intelligence, creativity, personality, interests, learning preferences and abilities, including disabilities. Good teaching recognises and responds to these differences.
Topics in this chapter
Learner development
Stages of growth and development and what they mean for teaching.
7 questionsIntelligence and creativity
Differences in intelligence and creative ability.
5 questionsPersonality and interests
How personality and interests shape learning.
5 questionsLearning preferences
Individual differences in pace, style and preference.
5 questionsLearners with disabilities
Children with special needs and inclusive education.
6 questionsMotivation
Intrinsic and extrinsic motivation and how teachers build it.
5 questionsStudy material
Practice questions
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