Kick-Starting Differentiation

1. Kick-Starting Differentiation

2. KUD • Know… • Definitions of key vocabulary • Strategies for implementing differentiation • Understand that…high levels of student learning occur at the confluence of the teacher's knowledge of students, a conceptual framework of content, and effective pedagogy • Do…collaborate with colleagues to create tiered lessons

3. BINGO • Sign up for a spot on the bingo card, one person per box • Pick a task that is new to you • Do the activity • Prepare a three minute presentation for your colleagues, to share on 4/29

4. Content: the “what”

5. Simple Ways to Differentiate Content • Provide a variety of text levels • Have differentiated vocabulary lists • Provide a format for learning key words • Allow choice of topic based on interest • Provide audio support for reading • Curriculum compacting

6. Process:the“how”

7. Simple Ways to Differentiate Process • Make task directions more detailed and specific for some, more open for others • Use flexible groups • Allow students to specialize in aspects of a topic they find interesting and share with others • Allow partnering and small groups in addition to independent work • Incorporate multiple intelligences

8. Product: the “what”

9. Simple Ways to Differentiate Product • Provide a choice of product options • Provide scaffolding or stretch learning • Engage in learning contracts • Allow students to use a range of media or formats to express their knowledge or skills