Mixed ability
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Mixed ability in education refers to a group in which children of varied abilities are taught together rather than being set apart in groups according to level of learning.[1]
Criticism[]
Educator Robert Pondiscio has argued that mixed-ability grouping in the classroom creates problems of its own, especially the neglect of higher-functioning students. He also points out that "tracking," the practice of grouping students by ability, is routinely used in school sports programs, and questions whether educators are more concerned about athletic achievement than they are about academic achievement.[2]
References[]
- ^ Şalli-Çopur, Deniz. Coping with the Problems of Mixed Ability Classes, Internet TESL Journal.
- ^ Pondiscio, Robert. Mixed Ability Grouping articles, The Core Knowledge Blog.
Categories:
- Education by method