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1. 1 ADD YOUR NAME AND DATE OF PRESENTATION HERE
2. 2 Session Overview What Is Differentiation?
Differentiation Strategies
Differentiation Practice
Tips for Implementing Differentiated Instruction
Resources
3. 3 Objectives Participants will
Gain an overview of differentiated instruction;
Be able to implement several differentiation strategies; and
Identify things to consider when implementing differentiation at the classroom, school, and district level.
4. 4 Why Differentiate? All kids are different.
One size does not fit all.
Differentiation provides all students with access to all curriculum.
5. 5 What Is Differentiation? A teachers response to learner needs
The recognition of students varying background knowledge and preferences
Instruction that appeals to students differences
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7. 7 Comparing Traditional and Differentiated Classrooms
Consideration of student differences
Use of assessment
Use of student interest and learning style
8. 8 Comparing Traditional and Differentiated Classrooms (continued)
Instructional format
Assignment options
Factors guiding instruction
9. 9 Discussion Question
10. 10 Differentiation Strategies All strategies are aligned with instructional goals and objectives.
Specific strategy selection based on
Focus of instruction
Focus of differentiation
11. 11 Differentiation Strategies (continued) Group 1: Compacting
Group 2: Independent Study
Group 3: Interest Centers or Interest Groups
Group 4: Flexible Grouping
12. 12 Example of a Differentiated Classroom
13. 13 Examples of Differentiation Strategies Choice Boards
Tiered Activities
Learning Contracts
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19. 19 Differentiation Practice
Differentiation Scenario
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21. 21 Assessment in the Differentiated Classroom
Ongoing
Instruction-dependent
Student-dependent
Informative for continuedinstruction
22. 22 Tips for Implementing Differentiated Instruction: Your Classroom Start slowly.
Organize your classroom space.
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24. 24 Tips for Implementing Differentiated Instruction: Your Classroom (continued) Start student files.
Start student portfolios.
Use a clipboard.
Use technology.
25. 25 Implementing Differentiated Instruction: Your District or School Start with committed staff.
Look for existing resources/infrastructure.
Start with one or two strategies.
Try it and be willing to alter and extend.
26. 26 Implementing Differentiated Instruction: Additional Considerations Teacher support
Professional development
Adequate planning time
27. 27 Where Do I Go From Here?Resources
Listservs:
mstorm@air.org
Collaboration
28. 28 Resources (continued) Assessment:
Curriculum-based measurement
www.studentprogress.org
National Center on Accessing the General Curriculum (NCAC):
www.cast.org/ncac/
Access Center:
www.k8accesscenter.org