What is What is Differentiated Differentiated Instruction? Instruction?
What is Differentiated Instruction? Comparing Classrooms adapted from: Tomlinson, 1999. Students and Learning Instruction Content and Assessment.
Dec 25, 2015
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- What is Differentiated Instruction?
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- Comparing Classrooms adapted from: Tomlinson, 1999. Students and Learning Instruction Content and Assessment
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- Instruction: Time uses flexibly Learning Styles a priority Varied instructional arrangements Teacher facilitates learning Students readiness, interests, and L.S. shape instruction
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- Content and Assessment Multiple-option assignments Multiple texts used Application of essential skills/concepts Multiple perspectives Assessment ongoing and diagnostic Multiple forms of assessment
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- WHAT IS THE NATURE OF LEARNING? Intelligence is variable The brain strives for meaning Optimal learning occurs with moderate challenge
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- Intelligence is variable Research shows intelligence is multifaceted and not fixed. Students need rich learning experiences to expand their intelligence.
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- Howard Gardners 8 Intelligences: Verbal-linguistic Logical-mathematical Visual-spatial Bodily-kinesthetic Musical-rhythmic Interpersonal Intrapersonal Naturalistic
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- The human brain seeks meaningful connections New technology has shown brain researchers can literally see brain activity. The brain learns best when meaningful patterns exist to chunk and organize information.
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- Students today are different More children come to school and stay in school than in previous years. Homes may or may not support the learner. Generation of technology savvy students makes their world bigger with available information, but smaller by isolation.
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- Tracking and Grouping has its Limitations Heterogeneous grouping may create too great a challenge for some students causing some students to a shut down. The homogeneous classroom may also contain students of varied abilities and learning styles.
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- Benefits of D.I. For the Learner D.I. can address the diverse interests, readiness, and motivational needs of learners. D.I. can provide opportunity for each learner to excel. D.I. can address tracking and grouping issues so all students move equally towards excellence.
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- How Can Teachers Differentiate Instruction?
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- Differentiate: Content Process Product Based on Students: Interests Readiness Learning Styles/Multiple Intelligences
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- Getting To Know Students Obtain information about students interests, readiness, and learning styles in order to plan instruction.
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- STRATEGIES THAT SUPPORT DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTION: Anchor Activities Cooperative learning groups Curriculum compacting Tiered assignments Tic-tac-toe To Name A Few
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- Some Final Thoughts: Start small, but start Imagine the possibilities Establish clear guidelines/routines Stay organized Connect with support systems Reflect and Revise
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