HOW We Support Every Learner

Differentiated Language Classrooms · Mixed Competency · Peer Empowerment

Strategy 01
Scaffolding
  • Notes / no notes
  • Key word banks
  • Tiered task support
  • Adapted assessments
Strategy 02
Differentiation
  • Adapted rubrics per level
  • Basic → Extending tasks
  • Format & style choice
  • HOW they show learning
Strategy 03
Pronunciation
  • Peer practise sessions
  • Same-level speaking groups
  • Low-stakes oral tasks
  • Teacher modelling
Foundation 01
Formative Practice
  • High volume, low stakes
  • Early gap spotting
  • Ongoing feedback loops
  • Builds fluency safely
HOW
Supporting
Every Learner
Framework
Support & UDL
  • UDL-based principles
  • Multiple entry points
  • Inclusive by design
  • Peer empowerment
Strategy 04
Modelling
  • Strategies to learn
  • Ways to learn
  • Learner profile
  • Visible thinking
Foundation 02
Safety & Security
  • Safe to make errors
  • Belonging & trust
  • Consistent classroom culture
  • Reduce anxiety to unlock risk-taking
Foundation 03
Motivation
  • Passion projects
  • Student strengths first
  • Voice & choice
  • Variety of formats
Class Context Spectrum
Level variation across your classes — qualitative range from uniform to highly mixed
Gr 8/9 Spanish — Learning basics together
Uniform
Highly Mixed
Gr 8/9 French — Beginner to advanced in the same room
Uniform
Highly Mixed
French Immersion — High proficiency cohort
Uniform
Highly Mixed
Francophone + Zero French — Maximum complexity
Uniform
Highly Mixed
Who Benefits from Each Strategy
Scaffolding
BEGS
Primarily beginners
Differentiation
ALL
Every level simultaneously
Formative Practice
ALL
Esp. hesitant learners
Motivation
ALL
Strengths across all levels
From Challenge to Outcome
01
Mixed Levels
Zero French to Francophone in one room
02
Scaffold & Differentiate
Adapt tasks, rubrics, criteria, format
03
Build Safety
Culture where errors are welcome
04
Model Learning
Make strategies visible via learner profiles
05
All Learners Grow
Each progresses from their own starting point