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Caught in the Middle: Teachers' Perceptions of Differentiated Instruction in the Middle School. Joy Clauson , Suzy Dees, JulieNourie. Research Problem/Purpose. Waning of interest and practices of DI PJHS Colleagues Federal Mandates increase need for DI NCLB AYP RTI
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Caught in the Middle: Teachers' Perceptions of Differentiated Instruction in the Middle School Joy Clauson, Suzy Dees, JulieNourie
Research Problem/Purpose • Waning of interest and practices of DI • PJHS • Colleagues • Federal Mandates increase need for DI • NCLB • AYP • RTI • Spedical Education Services • Those who will benefit: • Teachers • Educate • Reflect • Special education providers • Administrators
What does the current literature have to say…. • Defining DI • History • Connection to RtI • Content, Process, and Products • Obstacles of DI • Knowledge • Support • Necessary support structures • Administration • Collegiality • Community
Research Design/Instruments • Quantitative design using Likertscale • Anonymous & Voluntary Survey • Electronic Survey (Survey Monkey) • Demographics • Perceptions of DI • Classrooms vs. Whole School • Support (Administrative and Collegiate)
Analysis • Survey will be analyzed using SPSS and traditional statistical methods. • Independent T-Test • Graphs • Charts
The Participants • Staff at Parkside Junior High School • Approximately 75 participants • Medium Sized Junior High • Ages: 22 yr. – 65 yr. • Male and Female
Research Questions • What are teacher’s perceptions regarding differentiation within their own classrooms? • What are teachers’ perceptions of support for differentiated instruction? • What, if anything, hinders a teacher’s implementation of Differentiated Instruction?
The Impact of our Research • Connections to RtI • Teachers use in classrooms • Future plans at PJHS • Staff development • Administration support