DIFFERENTIATION
dif·fer·en·ti·a·tion
difərenSHēˈāSHən/
noun
noun: differentiation; plural noun: differentiation
the action or process of differentiating.
Differentiated instruction is a way to reach students with
different learning styles, different abilities to absorb information and
different ways of expressing what they have learned.
Differentiated teaching is responsive teaching
Teachers must balance the needs of the students and teaching the required curriculum
Responsive Teaching:
Who we teach
Where we teach
What we teach
How we teach
Hallmarks of Differentiated Classroom
There is a strong link between assessment and instruction
The teacher is clear about learning goals
The teacher groups students flexibly
The teacher uses time, space, and materials flexibly
The teacher involves her students in understanding the nature of the classroom and in marking it work for everyone
The teacher emphasizes individual growth as central to the success of the classroom
The teacher works to ensure that all students have “respectful” work
The teacher makes sure differentiation is always “a way up,” never “a way out”
The teacher set her own sights height, just as she asks her students to set their sights high
The teacher seeks specialists’ active partnership in her classroom
The teacher’s differentiation is largely proactive rather than reactive
Student Characteristics
Readiness
Interest
Learning profile
Curricular Elements
Content
Process
Products
Understanding the benefits to differentiated teaching and how to apply it in my instruction will benefit my future students. ~ Colleen
What is Differentiated Instruction?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YAWKxpCv1Fw
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Good for you! Would you believe that you are the FIRST person to actually post the differentiation chart? And, that I'm giving you points for mentioning that besides giving different pathways for kids to learn, differentiation helps you see what they have learned (and allows them to show you what they've learned) in different ways as well. (And, you said it better than I just did!) 5 pts.
ReplyDeletep.s. Don't be afraid to make "I" statements... give your personal opinion, or explain experiences you've had or observations you've made -- or even just your personal feelings about what you discuss... that's how to continue to receive both of the "reflection" points.
ReplyDeleteI should have emphasized this even more strongly... you NEED personal reflectio and "I" statements in order to receive all 5 points for individual blogs.
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