Differentiated Instruction Whittney Smith Ed D Adelphi University

Differentiated Instruction Whittney Smith, Ed. D. Adelphi University

“The first thing to know is that everyone likes to learn. ” Daniel Willingham

What did you see? How did he learn? In what environments? With whom? COULD YOU FEEL THE EMOTION OF HIS EXPERIENCES?

Simply put… Differentiation is a teacher's reacting responsively to a learner's needs 5

Content • Determine the Ability Levels of Your Students • Align Tasks and Objectives to Learning Goals (Begin with the end in mind!) • Survey Student Interests • What are Your Students’ Learning Styles? • What are Your Student’s Preferences and Motivators? • Instruction is based on Essential Questions / Understandings • Brain-Based Research • Know Your Students!

Content • Project-Based Learning • Group learning/discussions • Case study, Lab activity, Debate • Student-created products… • Peer / “World” review of work • Choice Boards / “Menus"

Instructional Strategies • Flexible Grouping is Consistently Used – Groupings are Not Fixed, and Should Be Dynamic in Process – Teach Whole Class Introductory Discussions, then Follow with Small Group (or) Pair Work. • Direct Instruction • Flipped Learning • Inquiry-Based Learning • Cooperative Learning • Classroom Management Benefits Students and Teachers – Organization & Routines

Instructional Strategies • Who? – Struggling Learners • Modeling / Direct Instruction Needed • Review with Visuals Needed • Will Complete Graphic Organizers – On-Grade Learners • Can complete on-grade assignments • Less review needed • Can create their own Graphic Organizers – Advanced Learners • Can work independently and interpret information on their own • Can work with ideas and expand concepts

Backward Design Goals & Objectives Assessment • Formative • Summative • Portfolio • Video Varied; Tiered; Clear; With Passion and Student Choice Wiggins, G. P. , & Mc. Tighe, J. (2005). Understanding by design. ASCD 11

“Tiered instruction is like a wedding cake; all one flavor; same color icing but multi-layered. ” - Carol Ann Tomlinson 12

© Tomlinson , 2001

Products (Assessments) • Initial & Ongoing Assessment of Student Readiness & Growth are Essential (Formative and Summative) • Authentic Assessment • Students are Active & Responsible Explorers • High Expectations with Varied Requirements for Student Responses • Consider each Student’s Multiple Intelligences & Learning Styles Based on Outcomes

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How is the Classroom Environment is Organized? 21 st Century Makeover

Classroom • Flexible Grouping Options

Learning Cycle & Decision Factors Used in Planning and Implementing Differentiated Instruction

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