Assignment Task:
The term diversity applies to children who are English learners (those who are non-English speaking or have limited English proficiency); children with learning differences (gifted, learning disabilities, ADHD, ADD); children who are at risk; children with physical impairments (visual, hearing, mobility, communication disorders); and children from different cultural backgrounds.
For this discussion, select one of these areas of diversity. Describe one of the theories from below that you feel has implications for instructional strategies appropriate for a child with that special need
Dewey-Progressive Education
Skinner-Behaviorism
Montessori-Senses and Systems
Piaget-Cognitive Development
Vygotsky-Schema Acquisition
Describe thoroughly one strategy that will be useful for learning for one type of diversity.