Neither practice has positive outcomes for students. Neither practice closes the learning gap for low-achieving students, and neither practice is an appropriate response to the academic needs of students experiencing difficulty mastering required coursework. Clearly, other strategies are necessary to ensure that children acquire the skills they need to succeed in future schooling, the workplace, and their lives in general. That Support Intensive Learning Various school structures and policies can support learning goals for all students. Heterogeneous classes promote high expectations for all students, and there is no tracking by ability level.
Teachers take responsibility for the success of every student.
Teaching is age-appropriate and culturally sensitive. The school climate is positive and welcoming. Positive relationships are nurtured between students and teachers. These approaches provide time for teachers to work with students for more than one year. The teacher has time to become more familiar with the strengths, learning styles, and problem areas of individual students, and is allowed enough time to help students meet learning goals.