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“… differentiation can show us how to teach the same standard to a range of learners by employing a variety of teaching and learning modes .”. Tomlinson 2000. PLAN Goals for the Lesson. KNOW Strategies for differentiation Differentiation is NOT simply a set of strategies
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“…differentiation can show us how to teach the same standard to a range of learners by employing a variety of teaching and learning modes.” Tomlinson 2000
PLANGoals for the Lesson KNOW • Strategies for differentiation • Differentiation is NOT simply a set of strategies UNDERSTAND • Differentiation is a teacher’s proactive response to individual student needs. DO • Analyze teaching situations and consider a variety of appropriate teaching strategies for those situations
ACTStrategies Jigsaw Procedures • Read the materials about your strategy in the folder you were provided • As a Department discuss whatthe strategy is, how it works, and what you think the pros & cons of the strategy are. • Complete the Jigsaw Graphic Organizer • Be sure that everyone in your group can explain the strategy. • You will be moving to other groups.
DO Create a sample activity using any of the learned strategies to address your Differentiation Scenario
Goals for the Lesson KNOW • Strategies for differentiation • Anchor Activities, Choice Menu, 6 Thinking Hats • Differentiation is NOT simply a set of strategies UNDERSTAND • Differentiation is a teacher’s proactive response to individual student needs. DO • Analyze teaching situations and consider a variety of appropriate teaching strategies for those situations
Elements of Differentiation • Teachers can differentiate at least 4 waysbased on student readiness, interest, or learning profile: • Environment • How class feels • Content • What to learn • How to access • Process • Learning Experiences • Products • Rehearse, Apply, and Extend what was learned in a unit
Environment • What does the learning area look like? • Desk Arrangement • Visual Information • Word Walls • etc • Atmosphere
Content (the BIG Ideas) • What will all students learn • Information • Concepts • Rules • Skills • Strategies • Know your curriculum area thoroughly • Identify what • All students will learn • Some will • A few will
Process How the students will learn & How you teach. • The language you use • Importance of vocabulary • Use of Visuals • Direct and Explicit Instruction
Product • Detailing the outputs required • Rubrics • Personalise Learning Goals • Variety of formats available • Demonstrate Learning