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E nhancing Y our I nstructional S kills Through D ifferentiation Melissa Storm The Access Center

Session Overview: 

Session Overview Introduction Differentiation Strategies Practice Practical Issues Collaboration Next Steps

Why Differentiate?: 

Why Differentiate? All kids are different. One size does not fit all. Differentiation provides all students with access to all curriculum.

What is Differentiation?: 

What is Differentiation? A teacher’s response to learner needs The recognition of students’ varying background knowledge and preferences Instruction that appeals to students’ differences

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Content Process Product According to Students’ Readiness Interest Learning Profile Teachers Can Differentiate Adapted from The Differentiated Classroom: Responding to the Needs of All Learners (Tomlinson, 1999)

Comparing Traditional and Differentiated Classrooms: 

Comparing Traditional and Differentiated Classrooms Addressing student differences Use of assessment Use of student interest and learning style

Comparing Traditional and Differentiated Classrooms: 

Comparing Traditional and Differentiated Classrooms Instructional format Assignment options Factors guiding instruction

Discussion Question: 

Discussion Question What are you already doing to differentiate instruction in your classroom?

Differentiation Strategies: 

Differentiation Strategies All strategies are aligned with instructional goals and objectives Specific strategies are selected based on Focus of instruction Focus of differentiation

Example of a Differentiated Classroom: 

Example of a Differentiated Classroom Judy Rex’s Classroom in Scottsdale, AZ 3 rd -4 th grade multi-age class Children from 2 nd grade reading level through high school

Some Differentiation Strategies: 

Some Differentiation Strategies Choice Boards Tiered Activities Learning Contracts

Differentiation Strategies: 

Differentiation Strategies

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Develop a two-sentence summary of your strategy. Provide an example of how the strategy could be used in your classroom. Reading/Language Arts – Compacting Math – Independent Study Science – Interest Centers or Interest Groups Social Studies/History – Flexible Grouping

Case Studies: 

Case Studies What aspects of differentiation do you see? Which techniques could you use in your classroom? How? What questions or concerns came up?

Differentiation Practice: 

Differentiation Practice

Assessment in the Differentiated Classroom: 

Assessment in the Differentiated Classroom Ongoing Instruction-dependent Student-dependent Informs continued instruction

Where do I Go From Here? Some Tips for Implementing Differentiation in your Classroom: 

Where do I Go From Here? Some Tips for Implementing Differentiation in your Classroom Start slowly Organize your classroom space

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Teacher Station 1 Teacher Station 2 Group Assignments Schedule Inboxes Bookshelf

Where do I Go From Here? Some Tips for Implementing Differentiation in your Classroom: 

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

Implementing Differentiated Instruction in your District or School: 

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

Implementing Differentiated Instruction: Additional Considerations: 

Implementing Differentiated Instruction: Additional Considerations Administrative Support to Teachers Professional Development Adequate Planning Time

Collaborating Effectively: 

Collaborating Effectively General Education and Special Education Interpersonal Communication Physical Arrangement Curriculum Classroom Management

Collaborating Effectively: 

Collaborating Effectively Teachers and Instructional Assistants Communicate Schedules Share classroom experiences Share responsibility for students

Investing Students: 

Investing Students Student “buy-in” Provide choice Allow students to assess their own mastery Adjust physical environment Increase student responsibility

Where do I Go From Here?: 

Where do I Go From Here? Support networks Online discussion forum http://www.k8accesscenter.org What’s New > Effective Classroom Strategies Discussion Collaboration

Resources: 

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