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This session focuses on the foundational principles of differentiated instruction and its vital role in creating inclusive learning environments. Participants are encouraged to share personal insights through anonymous notecards, fostering a sense of community. Key concepts explored include diverse learning styles, flexible grouping strategies, and proactive approaches to meet individual student needs. Attendees will also engage in self-reflection to identify their understanding of successful student characteristics, classroom dynamics, and personal teaching philosophies, addressing potential challenges in differentiation.
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The OverviewDifferentiated Instruction Session III – September 17, 2012 EDUC-503
Getting to know you… …better. On the notecard, share a “secret” that no one else in the room knows about you. Do NOT reveal it to anyone.
What does it look like? What is it? DIFFERENTIATION The MOST important questions WHY does it matter?
Key Words, Ideas, and Concepts Group Understanding: collaborate, diversity, unique, modes, learning styles, flexible grouping, inclusive, RESPONSIVE, quality, respectful work, PROACTIVE, intelligences, different, interests, individual, readiness, needs, growth, BELIEFS, purposeful, challenge, ENGAGED, explore, learners, variety,levels, whole-group, small group, adjustments, avenues, ASSESSMENT, range, PROCESS, CONTENT, PRODUCT, strengths, STUDENT-CENTERED, options, self-assess, progress, strategies, varied materials, learner profiles
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Differentiated Instruction is for ALL students at ALL levels! What do you foresee as being the BIGGEST challenges in providing differentiated instruction to the students you will teach (your level and/or content area)?
What are YOURassumptions and predispositions? BEFORE LEARNING, answer the following self-reflection questions (in writing and to be submitted) • What are the primary characteristics defining a successful student? Use single words or short phrases to identify up to 5 characteristics. UnderlineTHE most important characteristic (i.e. Without ____ a student will not be successful.). • What steps do you/will you take to create an atmosphere where students can take intellectual risks in your classroom/class? • What is your “philosophy of discipline” (as it relates to students at the level you teach or intend to teach)? This is often an interview question. • You are engaged in direct teaching of a concept and student becomes VERY disruptive. What do you? Be precise and specific in your description.