This document discusses self-pacing in the classroom and defines some key terms: - Self-pacing allows students to move through course content at their own pace, which has pros like allowing overachievers and underachievers to progress appropriately but cons like discouraging collaboration. - Semi-self pacing balances self-pacing with some class-wide activities like lectures, group work and tests, to maintain a sense of unity. - Keeping students on the same unit involves using "speed bumps" like increased rigor assignments or projects to pace different learners. The teacher has learned that self-pacing requires more grading, engaging materials, and monitoring of student progress.

1. Self Pacing for the
Diverse Classroom
or how I gave up complete control in my classroom and
learned to trust the learner

2. Goal of this session
Define self Pacing
Learn the Pros and Cons
Find the sweet spot
between Self Pacing and
the traditional classroom
Check out my class

5. Self Pacing
he freedom to work through and absorb the course conte
Pros
- Allows students to move at their
own pace
- overachievers aren’t held back
- underachievers aren’t pushed
along
- The “missing middle” have an
growth opportunities
Cons
- discourages student collaboration
- takes away from a sense of unity
and teamwork
- disconnect between teacher and
student
- I’m no longer center of attention

6. Semi-Self Pacing
Self PacingClass Wide
Activities
Lectures
Group work
Projects
Manipulatives
New Concepts
Online Discussions
Vocabulary
Quizzes and Test

9. How do I keep everyone
on the same unit?

10. Speed Bump
Build in speed bumps into
the curriculum
Speed bump = increased
rigor
menu projects

12. Strategies
Keep a watchful eye on progress
test and re-test before it goes live
front load log in procedures
break up the monotony
tweak as you go
importance of homework and parent contact

13. Things I’ve Learned
Self Pacing can lead to a lot more grading
must create a large variety of engaging material
some students like to try and “fly under the radar” to get
out of work
A lot of long weekends, but the material will be used
over and over again

14. Questions?