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Differentiated Instruction. “As we start a new school year, Mr. Smith, I just want you to know that I’m an Abstract-Sequential learner and trust that you’ll conduct yourself accordingly!”. Lisa Bruno Karla Skinner. What is Differentiated Instruction?. Teacher Assessment Tool.
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Differentiated Instruction “As we start a new school year, Mr. Smith, I just want you to know that I’m an Abstract-Sequential learner and trust that you’ll conduct yourself accordingly!” Lisa Bruno Karla Skinner
What is Differentiated Instruction? • Teacher Assessment Tool
What Differentiated Instruction is and is not . . . Handouts Think-Pair-Share
An Effectively Differentiated Classroom • Students differ as learners • Differences profoundly impact how students learn • Teachers have a responsibility to ensure that all students master content • Teachers have to make specific and continually evolving plans • Teachers are required to understand the nature of each student • Flexible approaches make room for student variance • Teachers should continuously ask • What does this student need at this moment in order to be able to progress with this key content, and what do I need to do to make that happen?
What do you think? • Differentiated Instruction Scenarios • Work in your table groups on the assigned scenario. • Identify any differentiated instruction that is occurring using appropriate terminology from reading and any background knowledge you have.
Any questions? We hope you enjoyed this session!