di bedford hs 2010
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Differentiated Instruction
Presented by:
Tina Howes
Christine Lewis
Educational Consultants
Bell Ringer
• Ask your neighbor to tell you all he/she knows about differentiating instruction.
Figure Drawing Exercise
Directions:
1. You are to follow exactly the directions that will be given to you.
2. You must remain silent during the exercise. You may not ask to have directions repeated or discuss with each other.
3. Do not put pencil to the paper until the leader has given the set of instructions and finished with “ Do it now”.
Objectives…
• Explain the rationale behind DI• Develop and extend vocabulary related to DI• Develop comfort with key principles of
differentiating content, process and products through interest levels, readiness and learning styles of students
• Implement one or more instructional strategies that support differentiation.
10 Types of Irregular Learners in the Regular Ed. Classroom
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What is it?A set of decisions that the educator makes to bring learning within the reach of each student!
• Provides varied learning options in the classroom
• Serves diverse learners who have different ways of learning
• Tailors curriculum, instruction and assessment so that academic success is achieved for each learner
Differentiated Instruction Discussion
http://video.ascd.org/services/player/bcpid22879163001?
bctid=22917242001
What Differentiated Instruction IS
• Proactive
• Rooted in assessment
• Provides multiple approaches to content, process, and product
• Student centered
• Blend of whole-class, group,
and individual instruction
Viewing 2 Classes
Traditional
• Differences are acted upon when problematic
• Assessment is used to see who got it
• A single definition of excellence exists
Differentiated
• Differences are the basis of planning
• Assessment is ongoing and diagnostic to make learning meaningful
• Excellence is defined in large by individual growth from day 1
Viewing 2 Classes
Traditional
• Time is inflexible
• Single text teaching
• Teacher directs student behavior
• District mandates class standards for grading
Differentiated
• Time is determined by student need
• Multiple materials are available at different levels
• Students work together and with teacher to solve problems
• Students and teacher collaborate to establish rubrics and goals
Viewing 2 Classes
Traditional
• Single assessment is used
• Single interpretation of ideas and events is encouraged
• Covering information
Differentiated
• Multiple types of assessment and responding are used
• Multiple perspectives on ideas are routinely sought
• Making meaning out of important facts and ideas
Definition of “Fair”
What does “fair” mean?
“Fair” doesn’t mean that everyone always gets the same
It means everyone gets what he or
she needs
Values we Need
• Value meaningful choices
• Value learning how to learn…the HOW is as important as the WHAT
• Value the ritual AND the variety
• Value open-endedness
• Value principal as a resource
1. I am clear about what matters in subject matter2. I understand, appreciate and build upon student
differences3. Assessment and instruction are inseparable4. I adjust content, process and product in response
to students’ readiness, interests and learning profile
5. All students participate in respectful work6. My students and I are collaborators in learning7. I emphasize maximum growth and individual
success8. Flexibility is the hallmark of my classroom
Principles of a DI Classroom
Why is it important?
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Increasing diversity among students in our classrooms
Increased accountability for student learning
At –risk learnersNCLBGaskin and…because…
Differentiated Instruction
Is Part Of:
• Co-Teaching
• Inclusion
• RTII
• SAS
Multi-tier Model
National Association of State Directors of Special Education, Inc. (2006)
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Characteristics of Effective Classrooms
High levels of:
– Student Cooperation
– Task Involvement
– Success
Categories of Instructional Strategies that Affect Student Achievement…
Cooperative
Learning ____
Identifying similarities and differences ____
Question, cues and advance organizers ____
Reinforcing effort and providing recognition____
Generating and testing hypothesis ____
Setting objectives and providing feedback ____
Homework and practice ____
Summarizing and notetaking ____
Nonlinguistic
representations
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Categories of Instruction that Affect
Student Achievement…1. Identifying similarities and differences 2. Summarizing and note-taking3. Reinforcing effort and providing recognition4. Homework and practice5. Nonlinguistic representations6. Cooperative learning7. Setting objectives and providing feedback8. Generating and testing hypotheses9. Questions, cues, and advance organizers
Robert Marzano’s Classroom Instruction That Works
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Some Interesting Facts
Students are not attentive to what is being said in a lecture 40% of the time.
Students retain 70% of the information in the first ten minutes of a lecture but only 20% in the last ten minutes.
Meyer & Jones, 1993
Learning Cycle and Decision Factors Used in Planning and Implementing Differentiated Instruction
Teachers can differentiate…
Content Process Product
According to student’s…
Readiness Interests Learning Profile
Through a range of instructional strategies such as…
Taped material, literature circles, indep.study, learning contracts, tiered lessons and products, interest centers, variedhomework, small group instruction, flexible grouping, anchor activities, Think Tac Toe, Think-Pair-Share, etc.
Jigsaw Activity
Differentiated Instruction
Doesn’t one size fit all?
Flow of Instruction
A differentiated classroom is marked by repeated rhythm of whole-class
preparation, review, and sharing, followed by opportunity for individual or small group exploration, sense-making,
extension, and production.
Whole Class Differentiation
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Small GroupDifferentiation
Whole Group Versus Small Group
• Whole group components should focus on grade level skills and concepts
• Small group instruction should focus on scaffolding skills and strategies that support the core instruction
• Intervention should be provided for students 2 or more grade levels below instruction in an additional time segment
Let’s look at some strategies…
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Comprehension Cognitive Strategy:Anticipation Guide
• Teacher prepares several declarative statements about a topic.
• Before reading, students discuss the statements, agreeing or disagreeing with them and supporting their views with reasons.
• The teacher remains a neutral facilitator; encouraging debate and asking probing questions that require students to think carefully about their views.
• After reading, students discuss the statements again, revising their responses in light of what they learned.
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Sample Anticipation Guide
Statement Agree/
Disagree
Were you correct? Yes/No
Evidence
Cooperative Learning is an effective
instructional strategy
Students should only be placed in groups according to their
interests
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Tips for Effective Scaffolding
• Anticipate student errors
• Conduct teacher guided practice
• Provide feedback
• Recognize when it is appropriate to fade scaffolds
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Types of Scaffolding
• Prompts: specific devices that can be employed for learning an overall cognitive strategy-something that students can refer to for assistance while working on the larger task. (graphic organizers, cue cards, checklists)
• Think Alouds: teacher’s direct modeling of the strategy, including self-talk, that enables students to begin experiencing the strategy as a authentic set of behaviors/actions that can be learned to used to their advantage.
Types Active Engagement
• Group responses
• Paired partner responses
• Individual responses – oral
• Individual responses – written
• Physical responses
- Anita Archer
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Frequent responses are elicited.(Verbal Responses)
• Choral ResponsesThe teacher asks a question, provides thinking time, and signals for all students to say the answer.
• Partner ResponsesThe teacher assigns students a partner placing lower performing students with middle performing students. The teacher asks a question, provides thinking time, asks partners to discuss their ideas, and then has a number of students share their ideas with the class.
• Team ResponsesThe teacher establishes teams of four by combining two partnerships. The teacher poses a question. Students share with team members until all agree on an answer. One member of each team reports to class.
• Individual Responses a. Partner First. Teacher poses a question. All students think of the answer. The teacher asks partners to share answers and then calls on an individual.b. Whip Around or Pass. (Example procedure.)
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Frequent responses are elicited.
Verbal Responses - (Example).
Whip Around or Pass
• This strategy is best used when there are many possible answers to a question.
• Ask the question.
• Give students thinking time.
• Start at any location in the room. Have students quickly give answers going up and down the rows without commenting. Students are allowed to pass if they do not have a response or someone has already shared the same idea.
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Frequent responses are elicited.(Written Responses)
• Written Responses
– During the lesson, the teacher requests that students write answers on: paper, post-its, graphic organizer, transparency, or slate.
• Response Cards– Students hold up a card indicating the answer to teacher’s question.
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Frequent responses are elicited.Written Responses (Example)
Response cards – Have students write possible responses on cards or paper or provide them
with prepared cards.Examples:Simple responses: Yes, No; Agree, Disagree; True, False; a, b, c, d
Graphemes: sh, wh, ch, thPunctuation Marks: . ? ! ,Math Operations: + - X Types of Rocks: Igneous, metamorphic, sedimentaryVocabulary Terms: perimeter, area
– Ask a question. – Have students select best response and hold it under their chin.– Then ask students to hold up response card.– Carefully monitor responses and provide feedback.
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Processing Strategy: Clock Partners
• Students are given a graphic with slots for ten to twelve “appointments.”
• At each slot, two students record each other’s name.
• Whenever the teacher announces a time for students to process learning, a partnership is identified and students meet with their partner.This sign in period takes about 4-5 min. and provides an efficient way for students to interact over weeks.
Student Generated Questions
Student-Generated Questions based on Headings and Subheadings
Class Option:1. Class reads the heading/subheading.2. Students verbally generate questions with their partner.3. Students suggest questions based on the heading or subheading.4. Teacher records questions on board/overhead/smartboard.5. Class reads section of text (silent reading, partner reading, choral reading, cloze reading).6. Teacher and students discuss answers to the student generated questions.
Partner Option:1. Partners read the heading/subheading.2. The partners write down one to three questions.3. Partner #1 reads section and Partner #2 follows along.4. Partners answer their questions in writing or verbally.5. Partners reverse reading roles.
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Processing Strategy: Tell-Help-Check
• Tell: Partner 1 turns to partner 2 and recall information without using notes.
• Help: Partner 2 listens carefully and asks questions and gives hints about missing or incorrect information.
• Check: Both partners consult notes to confirm accuracy.
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Review Strategy: I Have …, Who Has …..?
Materials• Cards containing questions related to the learned skill and the answers.
Process• Distribute cards to students.• Read one card and say, Who has ________?”• All students check their answer cards to see if they have the correct
answer. If a student thinks he/she has an answer, she stands and reads “I have ________, The student then asks “Who has _____?” from their card.
Students complete an “Exit Task”
Examples:
Write down the BIG IDEA of today.
Write down two things you could tell your parent that you learned.
Write down how the skill we practiced today could be used in the future.
Record three vocabulary terms that we used today and their meanings.
Video Segment
• Differentiation Strategies Observed
• Questions/Suggestions
http://intranet.iu17.org/Technology/bestpractices/videos.php?page=234
How do teachers make it work?
• Examine your philosophy about individual needs
• Start small
• Grow slowly, but grow
• Be clear about what matters in a subject
• Envision how an activity will look
How do teachers make it work?
• Understand, appreciate and build upon differences
• Remember that assessment and instruction are inseparable
• Adjust content, process and product in response to a student’s readiness, interests, and learning profile
• Step back and reflect
Let’s Practice:
Differentiation Scenario
Your task is to take the following instructional objective and identify two differentiation strategies that might be used to teach the objective.
Objective: Students will identify the main idea and relevant details of The Scarlett Letter.
Terrance does not feel a connection to school. He is a very intelligent student, but he “follows.” He is hyperactive and does not apply himself. He has exhibited strong reading skills, but does not always complete work.
Jack failed reading three times. He is an expert hunter and fisherman and knows more about the outdoors than anyone. He seems to learn best with hands-on activities. His reading and writing skills have only slightly improved over the last 2 years.
Marie is a very quick learner. She seems to get things just by listening. She likes to excel. She is very concerned about rules and right vs. wrong. She is a natural leader. Her reading and writing skills are both above grade level.
Summary statements about learning (Ron Brandt)
1. People learn what is personally meaningful to them
2.People learn when they accept challenging but achievable goals
3. Learning is developmental4. Individuals learn differently5 People construct new knowledge by
building on their current knowledge…
Learning continued…
6. Much learning occurs through social interaction
7. People need feedback to learn8. Successful learning involves use of strategies –
which themselves are learned9. A positive emotional climate strengthens
learning10. Learning is influenced by the total
environment