Differentiated Instruction
Facilitated by Ms. Anna M. Lopez
What is differentiated instruction?
Differentiated instruction is a framework or philosophy for effective teaching that involves providing different students with different avenues to learning in terms of: acquiring content, processing, constructing, or making sense of ideas; and developing teaching materials and assessment measures so that all students within a classroom can learn effectively.
Carol Tomlinson:
"A great coach never achieves greatness for himself or his team by working to make all his players alike."
TEACHING STRATEGIES
RAFT Strategy
RAFT is a writing strategy that can be used with any content and in any grade level. They provide student choice and allow students to be grouped by interests and/or strengths.
ONE-SENTENCE SUMMARY
Students summarize the main idea and vital details in one sentence. Students transform information to "make it their own."
Example: Analogy, Compare & Contrast, Cause & Effect, Problem & Solution
TIERED LEARNING
A tiered lesson is a differentiated strategy that addresses a particular standard, key concept, and generalization but allows several pathways for students to arrive at an understanding of these components, based on the students' interests, readiness or learning profiles. Teachers assign the activities as alternative ways of reaching the same goals.
O2 - Be more dog
Technology Integration
1. Create a Smore - disseminate information
2. Todaysmeet - promote continuous conversation
3. QR codes - to plan activities, share information, easy access
21st Century Skills
1. Critical Thinking
2. Communication
3. Collaboration
4. Creativity