Different teaching methods may be employed in the classrooms of your child's teachers. Do these techniques, however, aid children who think and learn differently?

There isn't just one technique that teachers can instruct their students. Research has shown that some tactics are more successful than others, though.

All pupils can benefit from using these methods and strategies. However, they are especially beneficial for children who think and learn in unique ways. They can significantly impact how well struggling pupils absorb and process knowledge.

A variety of these tactics may have been mentioned to you by the special education or classroom instructors who work with your kid. If not, inquire with the teachers about their usage of the techniques and how you may modify them for use at home.

Here are six typical teaching techniques. Learn more about them and how they might benefit children who think and learn in different ways.

1. Wait period

After a teacher speaks or poses a question, there is a three to seven-second "wait time" (also known as "think time") period. The teacher will pause before asking the initial students to raise their hands.

2. Instruction using many senses

Multisensory instruction involves more than one sense at once when teaching. Teachers may use touch, motion, sight, and hearing to assist students in learning new material.

3. Modeling

The majority of children don't learn best by being instructed what to do. To model a skill, teachers employ the "I Do, We Do, You Do" method. The teacher will demonstrate how to complete an action (i.e., how to complete a math problem). The teacher will next ask the students to work on an issue with her (we do). Children will then attempt an arithmetic problem independently ("you do").

4. Visual organizers

Visual tools include graphic organizers. They convey knowledge or the relationship between concepts. They also assist children in organizing what they have learned or need to complete. These resources are used by teachers to "scaffold," or support, the learning experience for students who are having difficulty. (It's the same concept as when workers erect scaffolding to aid in building construction.)

5. Instruction in small groups and one-on-one

The group size that teachers educate is one tactic they employ. The entire class is taught some lessons. Others are more suitable for a single learner or a small class. Children who have learning and thinking disabilities can benefit greatly from learning in small groups or one-on-one.

A small group setting for some children is required by their IEPs or an intervention. However, it isn't always the case. To differentiate instruction, teachers frequently meet with small groups of students or one student. In other words, they modify the lesson to meet the requirements of the pupil.

6. UDL strategies 

All students can learn and flourish through the use of flexible teaching methods, or UDL. Utilizing UDL tactics enables children to interact with resources, access them, and demonstrate their knowledge in many ways. There are numerous examples of how these tactics support young people with diverse learning and thinking styles.

Speak with your child's teacher to find out more information regarding any of these instructional methods. Inquire about their techniques, evidence-based status, and potential home application.