Which statement provides the most comprehensive understanding of individual differences in education?
Options
A. Individual differences are mainly differences in intelligence.
B. Individual differences are obstacles that should be eliminated.
C. Individual differences are natural variations among learners that should inform inclusive, differentiated, and responsive teaching.
D. Individual differences mean that every student requires a completely separate curriculum.
Explanation
Individual differences are a fundamental feature of classrooms. Effective pedagogy recognizes differences in cognitive abilities, prior knowledge, motivation, interests, language, culture, personality, pace, and learning needs, and responds through appropriate differentiation, scaffolding, assessment, and inclusive practices.
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Pedagogy in Education
