Differentiation in the Classroom

Differentiated Instruction in the classroom.

Why is differentiation so important?

Because it delivers•a quality and consistency of lesson activities•a high level of student engagement•enables flexibility of grouping students•allows teachers to engage with students in a realistic way•Creates opportunities for student success

How do I deliver a consistently good differentiated lesson?

• Content based activities that focus on the lesson objectives where the lesson activities are specific to each and every student.• Being organised from the planning stage.• Carefully delivery of instructions so all students regardless of task

understand what they should be doing.

Ways to differentiate.

Task centered• Different sets of worksheets or class exercises.•A single worksheet comprised of activities that get progressively harder. •The more capable students will progress through the activities while the lesser able students can concentrate on grasping the essentials.

Ways to differentiate.

GroupingCollaborative learning can be a useful differentiation tool. Small mixed ability groups allow achievers to take advantage of peer support whilst higher achievers advance their thinking as they peer model. Grouping also allows roles to be allocated that cater to each memebes skill set and learning needs.

Ways to differentiate.

Resources•Some students are capable of working with more advanced resources or multiple materials. •This method allows topics to be approached from many angles. •Differentiation of this level allows a wide spectrum of materials to be used to attain a single learning outcome.

Ways to differentiate.

Pace•Students who progress through lesson content can be allocated extension activities where they are challenged with activities that develop a more rounded understanding of subject matter

Ways to differentiate.

Outcome•All students undertake the same task but a variety of results are acceptable as right.•The students arrive at a personalised outcomes depending on the level of ability.

Ways to differentiate.

Dialogue and Support•The emphasis is on the role of the teacher who must facilitate problem solving by identifying which students need detailed explanations, simple language or who are capable or engaging in dialogue at a more advanced level.•Targeted questioning to produce a range of responses.

Ways to differentiate.

Assessment•Assessment is on going throughout the learning unit enabling adjustments to class teaching/differentiation.

Differentiation

Assessment

Dialogue and Support

Outcomes

Pace

Resources

Grouping

Task Centered

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