Differentiation
The Why and How
Why Does Differentiation Matter?
Differentiation Supports Tier I
Three Components of Differentiation
- Content
- Process
- Product
Content
What you want the students to learn (objective) and the materials or mechanisms that are used to accomplish that goal
-leveled books
-graphic organizers
-small group
-independent
-guided reading/math/writing
Process
The activities that are used to ensure all students are meeting the goal/objective.
-various ways to solve a math problem
-hands on/ act out
-manipulatives
-books online/ oral
Product
Ways the students demonstrate they understand the concepts and have mastered the goal/objective.
-debate
-Smore Presentation
-Skit
-Drawing
-Verbal
How Do You Start to Organize Differentiated Lessons?
START SMALL
START SMALL
START SMALL
Step 1: Talk with Your Students
Have a class meeting and explain that you're going to try a new idea/strategy. With this new strategy, kids work may look different- That's ok! Talk to the student about different learning styles, different interests and different ways students learn- Different makes the world great!
Step 2: Assessment
What are the students' Readiness Levels: Not Ready, Just Ready, Ready to Go Beyond
What are the students' Interests
How do the students learn best
Step 3: Choose ONLY One Area
Choose one objective and try to differentiate for either readiness level, interest or learning styles.
Step 4: Try A New Strategy You Learned Today
Choose a strategy from today and try it in your room. If it doesn't work the first time, keep trying. Ask for help or support or just brag on yourself for the wonderful work you're doing.