The Differentiated Classroom
Learning That Makes a Meaningful Impact
FOUNDATIONS AND IMPLICATIONS OF A DIFFERENTIATED CLASSROOM
Shana Allen
EDU 673 Instructional Strategies for Differentiated Teaching and Learning
Dr. Cynthia Martinek
May 9, 2016
What is differentiation?
Content
Process
Product
Positive Learning Environment
Social & Emotional Needs
- Interest Surveys
- Building Background and Schema
- Think Pair Share
- Turn and Talk
- Partner work and Collaboration
- Check for understanding
- Goal Setting
- Parking Lots
- Leveled and tiered assignments
- Graphic Organizers
- Manipulatives
Example Choice Board
Opportunities For Success
Sample 4th grade Tiered assignment (Hackett & Hasty, 2012)
Tier one: (Struggling students) Students are asked to write a public service announcement using jingles, slogans, or art to convey why global warming is a problem and what people can do to prevent it.
Tier two: (On grade level) Students conduct a survey of peer awareness and understanding of global warming. They design a limited number of questions and decide how to report their results such as with charts or in a newscast.
Tier three: (Advanced) Students debate the issue about the seriousness of global warming, each side expressing a different viewpoint. They must provide credible evidence to support their opinions and arguments.
Assessment
- Standardized test
- Projects
- Performance tack
- Reflection
- Quick checks
- Anecdotal notes
- Rubrics
- Checklist
https://differentiatedstrategies.wikispaces.com/Differentiated%20Strategies%20for%20Assessment
References
Puckett, K (2013). Differentiating Instruction: A Practical Guide. Bridgepoint Education: San Diego, CA.
Chapman, C., & King, R. (n.d.). Differentiated strategies for assessment. Retrieved from https://differentiatedstrategies.wikispaces.com/Differentiated Strategies for Assessment
Excerpted from: Tomlinson, C. A. (August, 2000). Differentiation of Instruction in the Elementary Grades. ERIC Digest. ERIC Clearinghouse on Elementary and Early Childhood Education. Retrieved from http://www.readingrockets.org/article/what-differentiated-instruction
Hackett, N., & Hasty, E. (2012, March). Differentatied instruction: How to ensure success for all students. Retrieved from http://irvington.k12.nj.us/depts/sdv/post_sub/12-13_Diff_Instr_Handbook.pdf
http://www.edutopia.org/blogs/tag/differentiated-instruction
Garden City Public Schools. (n.d.). Differentiated instruction brochure. Retrieved from http://www.gardencity.k12.ny.us/cms/lib8/NY01913305/Centricity/Domain/29/Differentiated%20Instruction%20Brochure.pdf
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https://www.teachingchannel.org/videos/create-a-safe-classroom