Launched in 2011, New Classrooms creates a customized “instructional model that helps teachers personalize learning to the needs of each student.” The nonprofit has devised a learning template to improve a traditional blended learning rotational model.
New Classrooms inspired a “Teach to One” Initiative which comprises four unique teaching approaches aimed at improving student math scores in a fun and engaging way. Every 35 minutes, students move on to a task that might be on their same skill level, but feels like something new.
These four teaching approaches are implemented to help teach students who learn at different levels.
- Teacher-led investigations
15-20 students learn from a live teacher to explore a particular concept.
- Collaborative
Three to six students in a small group setting work together to problem solve and receive peer-to-peer support.
- Virtual
Students receive coached instruction, virtual reinforcement, and live tutors.
- Independent practice
Using a computer or pen and paper, students work alone on assignments to become more comfortable at problem solving.
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