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Differentiation

Differentiation. What, Why, How. The idea of differentiating instruction to accommodate the different ways that students learn involves a hefty dose of common sense, as well as sturdy support in the theory and research of education (Tomlinson & Allan, 2000).

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Differentiation

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  1. Differentiation What, Why, How

  2. The idea of differentiating instruction to accommodate the different ways that students learn involves a hefty dose of common sense, as well as sturdy support in the theory and research of education (Tomlinson & Allan, 2000).

  3. It is an approach to teaching that advocates active planning for student differences in classrooms.

  4. Know the learnerand Assess the learner See pages 122 and 123 in Sousa for templates to interview students

  5. For whom do we differentiate?

  6. How do you explain why some kids do different work than others?

  7. What is differentiated?

  8. Maybe/Sometimes Differentiate Intermediary Goals

  9. Yes! Differentiate Teaching Strategies

  10. Yes! Differentiate Teaching Strategiesby scaffolding • breaking a complex task into easier, more "doable" steps • showing students an example of the desired outcome before they complete the task • modeling the thought process for students through "think aloud" talk • offering hints or partial solutions to problems • using verbal cues to prompt student answers • teaching students chants or mnemonic devices to ease memorization of key facts or procedures • using graphic organizers to offer a visual framework for assimilating new information • teaching key vocabulary terms prior to work beginning • guiding the students in making predictions for what they expect will occur • asking questions while reading to encourage deeper investigation of concepts • suggesting possible strategies for the students to use during independent practice • modeling an activity for the students before they are asked to complete the same or similar activity • asking students to contribute their own experiences that relate to the subject at hand

  11. Yes! Differentiate Teaching Strategies

  12. Yes! Differentiate Learning Activities

  13. Yes! Differentiate Learning Activitieswith choice

  14. Yes! Differentiate Learning Environment

  15. Yes! Differentiate Learning Environment

  16. Yes! Differentiate Learning Environment

  17. Yes! Differentiate Learning Environment with student groupingsAlso see Sousa p. 185 for tips on effective group work

  18. Yes! Differentiate Learning Environment with Student Groupings

  19. Yes! Differentiate ResourcesCAUTION! MAINTAIN LEVEL OF THINKING

  20. Put simply: Differentiation is responding to the needs of all learners

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