This is one of the most difficult questions that I have been faced with as a move along this education program. This seems like an overwhelming task and sometimes I find myself wondering how in the world I am ever going to be able to accomodate each and every child in my classroom? Finding a balance, like others have said before, is the key to success. Every child learns differently and if we teach only one way some children are going to be bored and or completly confused. It is our job as teachers to find ways to balance this task that we are faced with. As I continue to learn more and more about the many different learning styles that are out there, I believe it is important not only to make sure we use hands-on and lecture type teaching but also the others that are sometimes forgotten. For instance, many children learn better outdoors, or with music, or by moving around and still others in groups. As Katie said, this is what makes teaching challenging but exciting!
I believe that we as teachers must make sure we understand how important this is in our teaching and be sure that each and every child is learning and succeeding.