Download - 3 Hour Differentiation Presentation
-
7/29/2019 3 Hour Differentiation Presentation
1/26
Enhancing YourInstructional
Skills Through Differentiation
Melissa Storm
The Access Center
-
7/29/2019 3 Hour Differentiation Presentation
2/26
Session Overview
Introduction
Differentiation Strategies
Practice
Practical Issues
Collaboration Next Steps
-
7/29/2019 3 Hour Differentiation Presentation
3/26
Why Differentiate?
All kids are different.
One size does not fit all.
Differentiation provides all students withaccess to all curriculum.
-
7/29/2019 3 Hour Differentiation Presentation
4/26
What is Differentiation?
A teachers response to learner needs
The recognition of students varying
background knowledge and preferences
Instruction that appeals to students
differences
-
7/29/2019 3 Hour Differentiation Presentation
5/26
Content Process Product
According to Students
Readiness Interest LearningProfile
Teachers Can Differentiate
Adapted from The Differentiated Classroom: Responding to the Needs of All Learners (Tomlinson, 1999)
-
7/29/2019 3 Hour Differentiation Presentation
6/26
Comparing Traditional and
Differentiated Classrooms
Addressing student differences
Use of assessment
Use of student interest and learning style
-
7/29/2019 3 Hour Differentiation Presentation
7/26
Comparing Traditional and
Differentiated Classrooms
Instructional format
Assignment options
Factors guiding instruction
-
7/29/2019 3 Hour Differentiation Presentation
8/26
Discussion Question
What are you already doing
to differentiate instruction in
your classroom?
-
7/29/2019 3 Hour Differentiation Presentation
9/26
Differentiation Strategies
All strategies are aligned with instructional
goals and objectives
Specific strategies are selected based on
Focus of instruction
Focus of differentiation
-
7/29/2019 3 Hour Differentiation Presentation
10/26
Example of a Differentiated
ClassroomJudy Rexs Classroom in
Scottsdale, AZ
3rd-4th grade multi-age class
Children from 2nd grade reading
level through high school
-
7/29/2019 3 Hour Differentiation Presentation
11/26
Some Differentiation Strategies
Choice Boards
Tiered Activities
Learning Contracts
-
7/29/2019 3 Hour Differentiation Presentation
12/26
Differentiation Strategies
-
7/29/2019 3 Hour Differentiation Presentation
13/26
1. Develop a two-sentence summary of your
strategy.
2. Provide an example of how the strategy
could be used in your classroom.
Reading/Language ArtsCompacting
MathIndependent Study
ScienceInterest Centers or Interest Groups
Social Studies/HistoryFlexible Grouping
-
7/29/2019 3 Hour Differentiation Presentation
14/26
Case Studies
What aspects of differentiation do you see?
Which techniques could you use in your
classroom? How?
What questions or concerns came up?
-
7/29/2019 3 Hour Differentiation Presentation
15/26
Differentiation Practice
-
7/29/2019 3 Hour Differentiation Presentation
16/26
Assessment in the Differentiated
Classroom
Ongoing
Instruction-dependent
Student-dependent
Informs continued instruction
-
7/29/2019 3 Hour Differentiation Presentation
17/26
Where do I Go From Here?
Some Tips for Implementing
Differentiation in your Classroom
Start slowly
Organize your classroom space
-
7/29/2019 3 Hour Differentiation Presentation
18/26
Teacher Station 1
Teacher
Station
2
Group
AssignmentsSchedule
Inboxes
Bookshelf
-
7/29/2019 3 Hour Differentiation Presentation
19/26
Where do I Go From Here?
Some Tips for Implementing
Differentiation in your Classroom
Start student files
Start student portfolios Use a clipboard
Use of technology
Start class with familiar tasks Use task cards, a tape recorder, or an
overhead for directions
Have systems for student questions
-
7/29/2019 3 Hour Differentiation Presentation
20/26
Implementing Differentiated Instruction
in your District or School Start with Committed Staff
Look for Existing Resources/Infrastructure
Start with One or Two Strategies
Try it and Be Willing to Alter and Extend
-
7/29/2019 3 Hour Differentiation Presentation
21/26
Implementing Differentiated Instruction:
Additional Considerations
Administrative Support to Teachers
Professional Development
Adequate Planning Time
-
7/29/2019 3 Hour Differentiation Presentation
22/26
Collaborating Effectively
General Education and Special Education
Interpersonal Communication
Physical Arrangement
Curriculum
Classroom Management
-
7/29/2019 3 Hour Differentiation Presentation
23/26
Collaborating Effectively
Teachers and Instructional Assistants
Communicate
Schedules
Share classroom experiences
Share responsibility for students
-
7/29/2019 3 Hour Differentiation Presentation
24/26
Investing Students
Student buy-in
Provide choice
Allow students to assess their own mastery
Adjust physical environment
Increase student responsibility
-
7/29/2019 3 Hour Differentiation Presentation
25/26
Where do I Go From Here?
Support networks
Online discussion forum
http://www.k8accesscenter.org
Whats New > Effective Classroom Strategies
Discussion
Collaboration
http://www.k8accesscenter.org/http://www.k8accesscenter.org/ -
7/29/2019 3 Hour Differentiation Presentation
26/26
Resources
Assessment
Curriculum Based Measurement
www.studentprogress.org
National Center on Accessing the General Curriculum(NCAC)
www.cast.org/ncac/
The Access Center
www.k8accesscenter.org
http://www.studentprogress.org/http://www.cast.org/ncac/http://www.k8accesscenter.org/http://www.k8accesscenter.org/http://www.cast.org/ncac/http://www.studentprogress.org/