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Workshop Schedule 10 minutes – Introduction 15 minutes – Differentiated Instruction Discussion

Workshop Schedule 10 minutes – Introduction 15 minutes – Differentiated Instruction Discussion 5 minutes – Overview of Work Stations 30 minutes – “Make It Take It” Workstations 15 minutes – Debriefing/Closure. Different Strokes for Different Folks. Differentiating Instruction

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Workshop Schedule 10 minutes – Introduction 15 minutes – Differentiated Instruction Discussion

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  1. Workshop Schedule 10 minutes – Introduction 15 minutes – Differentiated Instruction Discussion 5 minutes – Overview of Work Stations 30 minutes – “Make It Take It” Workstations 15 minutes – Debriefing/Closure

  2. Different Strokes for Different Folks Differentiating Instruction for Elementary Level Students Robin Lawrimore, Support Services, NES Brandy Whitesides, Second Grade, PGE Cheryl Parr, ESOL, BSE/PRE

  3. Why? Learning profile Engagement

  4. Who? You will instruct each student with the most effective strategies for his or her learning profile. Your class will include students who have a wealth of background experiences and culture to share. DI helps you tap into those resources, while addressing mandatory instructional objectives.

  5. How? • Flexible grouping is  at  the heart of DI. varying grouping allows one to teach to students' strengths by considering intelligences, skills, readiness and interests as groups are established.

  6. How? Grouping • whole • small groups of varying degrees of readiness (heterogeneous) • small groups of like readiness (homogeneous) • independent or individual Group size • pairs • triads or quads • groups of five

  7. But I wonder about…assessment • http://www.newberry.k12.sc.us/InstructionalLinks/Teacher_Tools/RubricsChecklists.htm

  8. And I wonder about …RTI • Differentiated Instruction works well in Response to Intervention processes. • DI strategies provide proof(s) that the teacher is accommodating and/or modifying instruction to meet needs of students.

  9. What? • Examples of DI strategies in this workshop are: • Cubing • Spinning • Choice boards • Book making • Book bags • Tea party • Assessment strategies …and

  10. Please remember with your students… • EARLY in the year, use interest inventories! • (How can I differentiate instruction, if I do not know the likes and dislikes, talents and abilities of your students?) • http://school.discoveryeducation.com/schrockguide/edres.html

  11. What else? • In addition to the packet of handouts you will receive today, you will be invited to join a Wiki to further explore DI resources. • Expect an email invitation within days of this workshop. • You select electronic documents and websites that may serve as a springboard for ideas to best benefit your students.

  12. What else? • You will have 30 minutes to make and take activities as you research various possible DI strategies for your class… i.e., discover your differentiation buddies and talk!

  13. MENU • Appetizer (Everyone Shares) • Pair-Share what the cartoon image brings to mind. • Entrée (Select One) • Create a “book bag” to stash your DI treasures. • Perform 30 second rap expressing background knowledge about DI. • Side Dishes (Select at Least Two) • Create a cube for content area that you teach. • Create a spinner for content area that you teach. • Select a choice board that might work with your students and discuss with colleague. • Make a book pertaining to your instruction. • Review Tea Party strategy and propose an area where this prereading would benefit your grade level. • Create a rubric that would work to assess student growth using DI strategies. • Dessert (Optional) • Write 3+s and a Wish for workshop leaders.

  14. Let’s get rolling!

  15. Contact us: • rlawrimore@newberry.k12.sc.us • Robin Lawrimore, Support Services, NES • bwhitesides@newberry.k12.sc.us • Brandy Whitesides, Second Grade, PGE • cparr@newberry.k12.sc.us • Cheryl Parr, ESOL, BSE/PRE

  16. MENU • Appetizer (Everyone Shares) • Pair-Share what the cartoon image brings to mind. • Entrée (Select One) • Create a “book bag” to stash your DI treasures. • Perform 30 second rap expressing background knowledge about DI. • Side Dishes (Select at Least Two) • Create a cube for content area that you teach. • Create a spinner for content area that you teach. • Select a choice board that might work with your students and discuss with colleague. • Make a book pertaining to your instruction. • Review Tea Party strategy and propose an area where this prereading would benefit your grade level. • Create a rubric that would work to assess student growth using DI strategies. • Dessert (Optional) • Write 3+s and a Wish for workshop leaders.

  17. Workshop Schedule 10 minutes – Introduction 15 minutes – Differentiated Instruction Discussion 5 minutes – Overview of Work Stations 30 minutes – “Make It Take It” Workstations 15 minutes – Debriefing/Closure

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