Differentiation for All

Dr. Patricia DickensonTeacher EducationNational University

@TeacherpreptechWebsite: doctorofed.com

Activity 1: Graphic Organizer

"In a differentiated classroom, the teacher proactively plans and carries out varied approaches to content, process, and product in anticipation of and response to student difference in readiness, interest, and learning needs" (Tomlinson, 2001)

What is the Content? what the student needs to learn or how the student will get access to the information visuals make content related real life experiencesconcrete to abstract

So What is Differentiation?

What's Your Learning Style? The best ways for me to learn about classroom chemistry would be to (number from 1 to 6):____ read a book about chemistry____ visit a chemist working in a lab____ do a chemistry inquiry at school____ research a famous chemist____ create a display about chemistry to share with the class____ look for examples of chemistry in my home.

What are some ways we can differentiate by content?

make a modelcreate a foldableReal picitures; artifact primary sourcewatch a videofield tripinterview someone in the profession

What are some ways we can differentiate by process?

jigsaw activityflexible groups games pair share graphic organizers

What are some ways we can differentiate by product?

tic tac toetiered activityprojects webquestfoldableraftLearning menuPresentatioDemonstrationtest

What is the relationship between differentiation and assessment?

Differentiation & Assesssment

What do effective teachers do?

http://www.readingrockets.org/webcasts/1001/

Types of AssessmentINFORMAL FORMAL (tool for assessment)

observation quiz

pair share benchmark

quick write quick write

journal multiple choice

group work

games exit ticket

project

Differentiated Activities:Connected to Content standardsInclude meaningful activityFocused on learning goal/objectiveInclude assessmentStudent Centered

Video: Teacher Channel Learning Menus

Activity: Differentiated Instruction Activity

Create an activity that is related to content standards The activity takes into consideration learning styles & multiple intelligences. Design an assessment that is aligned with the activity. How would you modify the assessment for ELL, SPED, Gifted.

Ticket Out the Door:Look at your Quick Write did your thinking change? Create a Differentiation Cube