Walking the Talk:A Differentiated Journey

with Differentiation

Walking the Talk:A Differentiated Journey

with Differentiation

Leslie GrahnWorld Language Resource

TeacherHCPSS

Leslie GrahnWorld Language Resource

TeacherHCPSS

Why Differentiated Instruction for HCPSS World

Languages?

Why Differentiated Instruction for HCPSS World

Languages?Increased access of middle school

students to World LanguagesNeed to differentiate in combined

classes between regular and honors courses and between levels

Emphasis on knowing the learner

Increased access of middle school students to World Languages

Need to differentiate in combined classes between regular and honors courses and between levels

Emphasis on knowing the learner

Development of a theme

Development of a theme

Making connectionsMaking connections

A perfect fit, not an add-onA perfect fit, not an add-on

Differentiation +

HCPSS Vision

Differentiation + Cultural Proficiency

Differentiation + Cultural Proficiency

Assess cultureValue diversity

Manage the dynamics of difference

Adapt to diversityInstitutionalize cultural

knowledge

Assess cultureValue diversity

Manage the dynamics of difference

Adapt to diversityInstitutionalize cultural

knowledge

Differentiation +Culturally Responsive

Teaching

Differentiation +Culturally Responsive

TeachingUnderstand how learners construct

knowledgeLearn about students’ livesBe socioculturally consciousHold affirming views about diversityUse appropriate instructional

strategiesAdvocate for all students

Understand how learners construct knowledge

Learn about students’ livesBe socioculturally consciousHold affirming views about diversityUse appropriate instructional

strategiesAdvocate for all students

Differentiation +Plan-Do-Study-ActDifferentiation +

Plan-Do-Study-Act

2008-2009 Challenges2008-2009 Challenges

Realizing staff were at varying points in DI journey

“Keeping the ball rolling”Becoming greener

Realizing staff were at varying points in DI journey

“Keeping the ball rolling”Becoming greener

Putting Support Systems into Place

Putting Support Systems into Place

Differentiation buddies

Differentiation buddies

World Language Document Repository

World Language Document Repository

Intranet Pages

Online

resources

Role Modeling

Differentiation strategies

Role Modeling

Differentiation strategies

Self Assessment & Reflection

Self Assessment & Reflection

Essential QuestionsEssential Questions

How can I model differentiation in my professional development efforts here in Howard County and beyond?

How can I “walk the talk”?

How can I model differentiation in my professional development efforts here in Howard County and beyond?

How can I “walk the talk”?

What about…?What about…?

The birth of the Dare to Differentiate wiki

The birth of the Dare to Differentiate wiki

Dare to Differentiate Wiki todayDare to Differentiate Wiki today

Technology widens choices for adult learners

Technology widens choices for adult learners

Based on participants’ varied• readiness levels• interests• learning preferences

For PD delivery models:• in person• remote• synchronous• asynchronous

Based on participants’ varied• readiness levels• interests• learning preferences

For PD delivery models:• in person• remote• synchronous• asynchronous

Choice + ExpectationsChoice + Expectations

Follow-up possibilities:• share at department meeting• submit a product for the WL DR• submit a discussion posting on the wiki

Follow-up possibilities:• share at department meeting• submit a product for the WL DR• submit a discussion posting on the wiki

Let’s take a tourLet’s take a tour

daretodifferentiate.wikispaces.com

HomepageHomepage

Discussion Page

Feedback pageFeedback page

Google Forms Table & Summary

Google Forms Table & Summary

Idea Sharing PageIdea Sharing Page

Using technology for data collection

Using technology for data collection

The option I chose for the February 26th Professional Development was

The option I chose for the February 26th Professional Development was

I appreciated having choices.I appreciated having choices.

As a result of my work on November 24th and on February 26th, I have deepened my

knowledge about differentiated instruction.

As a result of my work on November 24th and on February 26th, I have deepened my

knowledge about differentiated instruction.

I believe that my work in differentiation this year will

I believe that my work in differentiation this year will

Ever-changing sets of learners drive changes in

wiki

Ever-changing sets of learners drive changes in

wikiHCPSS MS and HS WL teachers

HCPSS K-12 School-based and Central Office staff

HCPSS Elementary & Secondary Curricular Programs

K-16 WL teachers across region and nation

District WL Supervisors from across nation

HCPSS MS and HS WL teachers

HCPSS K-12 School-based and Central Office staff

HCPSS Elementary & Secondary Curricular Programs

K-16 WL teachers across region and nation

District WL Supervisors from across nation

Leadership for Differentiation

DI Professional Development

Tools

Follow-up after presentations

Follow-up after presentations

Ripples of InfluenceRipples of Influence

Wiki Members

Wiki Web Citings

Wiki Statistics- April 2009

Wiki Statistics- May 2009

International Wiki VisitorsApril-June 2009

International Wiki VisitorsApril-June 2009

USAArgentinaAustraliaCanadaGreat BritainGreeceGuamIndonesiaIran

USAArgentinaAustraliaCanadaGreat BritainGreeceGuamIndonesiaIran

KuwaitMexicoPakistanQatarSenegalThailandTunisiaUnited Arab

Emirates

KuwaitMexicoPakistanQatarSenegalThailandTunisiaUnited Arab

Emirates

Dare to Differentiate Presentation Participants

Plus: Alaska, Hawaii, Bermuda, Ontario, Germany, Japan, and Russia

Tomlinson’s Non-Negotiables of Differentiation

Tomlinson’s Non-Negotiables of Differentiation

Supportive learning environmentContinuous assessmentHigh-quality curriculumRespectful tasksFlexible grouping

Supportive learning environmentContinuous assessmentHigh-quality curriculumRespectful tasksFlexible grouping

Supportive learning environment & Flexible

grouping

Supportive learning environment & Flexible

groupingHigh expectations, continuity, and accountability Opportunities to collaborate- in person and virtuallySupport systemChoice

High expectations, continuity, and accountability Opportunities to collaborate- in person and virtuallySupport systemChoice

Continuous AssessmentContinuous Assessment

Collect data about learnersUse technology to collect feedbackSelf-assessment and reflective

practiceConsultation with tech

professionalsContinuity and follow-up

Collect data about learnersUse technology to collect feedbackSelf-assessment and reflective

practiceConsultation with tech

professionalsContinuity and follow-up

High Quality CurriculumHigh Quality Curriculum

In a variety of mediaHigh expectations and continuity

communicate valueDeepening understandings paired

with applicationEasily accessible

In a variety of mediaHigh expectations and continuity

communicate valueDeepening understandings paired

with applicationEasily accessible

Respectful tasks

Respectful tasks

Attending to adult learner needs

Providing choicesDifferentiating PD

experiencesAllowing for learning

profile and readiness differences

Attending to adult learner needs

Providing choicesDifferentiating PD

experiencesAllowing for learning

profile and readiness differences

My insightsMy insights

1. Synchronous and asynchronous and in-person and remote professional development all can be effective.

2. Learners appreciate choices.3. Technology tools can be used to

“bridge the gap” between levels of experience, geography, learning preferences, and time limitations.

1. Synchronous and asynchronous and in-person and remote professional development all can be effective.

2. Learners appreciate choices.3. Technology tools can be used to

“bridge the gap” between levels of experience, geography, learning preferences, and time limitations.

The journey continues…The journey continues…

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