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Why student demographics are important to consider in the process of instructional planning goals.
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A brief discussion of why teachers need to consider demographics of their student populations when designing and planning instructional goals, including Internet-based resources and a quotation, as well as original comments.

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This resource (https://www.cmu.edu/teaching/designteach/design/yourstudents.html) speaks to using and understanding student demographics in instructional planning. There are many others - just search any engine you prefer (Google?) with the phrase "student demographics in instructional planning. Another one that could prove useful in framing a response to this question is this one: http://www.ascd.org/publications/educational-leadership/dec00/vol58/num04/[email protected]

In general, it is necessary for a teacher to know the demographics (the specific traits inherent in a group of people) in order to better understand the learners' cultures and experiences, so as to better adapt lessons, examples, discussions, and assignments to reflect what the learners are already familiar with, and what they are not familiar with, which ...

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