DESIGNING INDEPENDENT STUDY TASKS FOR DIVERSE LEARNERS IN PRIMARY SCHOOL FOREIGN LANGUAGE CLASSROOMS

Catering to a wide variety of learner needs in primary school foreign language classrooms remains a significant challenge for educators. Independent study tasks, when implemented thoughtfully, can address this challenge by empowering students to engage in personalized learning activities that support their linguistic growth and foster autonomy. This essay reimagines independent study tasks through the lens of differentiated instruction, exploring how educators can design such tasks to accommodate individual readiness, interests, and learning styles.