When a teacher tries to teach something to the entire class at the same time, "chances are, one-third of the kids already know it; one-third will get it; and the remaining third won't.  So two-thirds of the chidren are wasting their time."  --Lillian Katz

What is Differentiated Instruction?

Adjusting the curriculum, teaching strategies, and classroom environment to better meet the needs of all students

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How do I differentiate?

Differentiate According to Student Readiness:  Readiness has to do with a student's proficiency with particular knowledge, understandings, and skills.  When tasks are too difficult for students, they become frustrated and do not learn effectively.  When tasks are too easy for students, they become bored and do not learn in spite of the fact that they are earning high grades.

     --Flexible grouping

     --Varied homework 

     --Highlighted texts

     --Graphic Organizers

     --Choice Boards

     --Cubing or Think Dots

     --Compacting

     --Tiered assignments

Differentiate According to Student Interest:  Interest has to do with a student's attitude and engagement with a topic or unit of study. 

     --Choice Boards

     --Cubing or ThinkDots

     --RAFTs

Differentiate According to Student Learning Profiles:  Learning Profile refers to preferred modes of learning or ways in which students will best process what they need to learn.  Components of a student's Learning Profile include his/her multiple intelligences, learning styles, and learning environments.

     --Opportunities for movement

     --Varying manner of instruction

     --Graphic Organizers

     --Choice Boards

     --Cubing or Think Dots

     --RAFTs

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How do I manage it all?

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How can I learn more?

Free Online Differentiated Instruction Course