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Do it differently. Staff Development Day October 12, 2009. Differentiation-what is it?.
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Do it differently Staff Development Day October 12, 2009
Differentiation-what is it? • “The idea of differentiating instruction to accommodate the different ways that students learn involves a hefty dose of common sense, as well as sturdy support in the theory and research of education (Tomlinson & Allan, 2000). It is an approach to teaching that advocates active planning for student differences in classrooms.” • http://www.caroltomlinson.com/
Do it differently • Dr. Carol Tomlinson-leader in differentiated instruction education • "The Differentiated School: Making Revolutionary Changes in Teaching and Learning" • http://www.caroltomlinson.com/
Daily differentiation • Do we do it differently every day? Every lesson? • How often do you as a teacher allow all students to demonstrate their skills according to their learning styles and interests? • Are kids the same as they were 20 years ago? • http://www.teachertube.com/viewVideo.php?video_id=130662&title=Evain_Commercial
Are you differentiating? • If students aren’t the same as they used to be, why are teachers teaching the same as they did 20 years ago?