Differentiation

DIFFERENTIATION

________ is a way in which a teacher anticipates and responds to a variety of student needs in the classroom.

Readiness

________: matching complexity to students current levels of knowledge, understanding and skill.

Sample strategies

________: varied texts and resource materials, learning contracts, reteaching, modes of teaching (movement, charts, audio, podcast, interactive smartboard…), support systems (recordings, notetaking, highlighting, key ideas, mentors…)

Sample strategies

________: small group- independent- whole group instruction, journals, graphic organizers, learning centers.

Sample strategies

________: learning contracts, tiered assignments, choice boards, learning menus, choices.

CONTENT

What we teach and what we want students to learn
What is being taught
Sample strategies: varied texts and resource materials, learning contracts, reteaching, modes of teaching (movement, charts, audio, podcast, interactive smartboard…), support systems

Sample strategies

varied texts and resource materials, learning contracts, reteaching, modes of teaching (movement, charts, audio, podcast, interactive smartboard…), support systems (recordings, notetaking, highlighting, key ideas, mentors…)

PROCESS

 How students make sense, to know, understand and be able to do Sample strategies: small group – independent – whole group instruction, journals, graphic organizers, learning centers

Readiness: matching complexity to students’ current levels of knowledge, understanding and skill

Readiness

matching complexity to students current levels of knowledge, understanding and skill

PRODUCTS

 Ways student show what they know (summative assessment)
Sample strategies: learning contracts, tiered assignments, choice boards, learning menus, choices

Sample strategies

learning contracts, tiered assignments, choice boards, learning menus, choices

ENVIRONMENT

 Location, context and culture

Flexible grouping is the heart of differentiation

provides opportunities for students to be part of many different groups based on their readiness, interest, or learning style.