I NSTRUCTIONAL S UPPORT L EADERSHIP N ETWORK September 13, 2013 METS Center.
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Enhancing Your Instructional Skills Through Differentiation
Melissa Storm
The Access Center
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Session Overview
• Introduction
• Differentiation Strategies
• Practice
• Practical Issues
• Collaboration
• Next Steps
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Why Differentiate?
• All kids are different.
• One size does not fit all.
• Differentiation provides all students with access to all curriculum.
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What is Differentiation?
• A teacher’s response to learner needs
• The recognition of students’ varying background knowledge and preferences
• Instruction that appeals to students’ differences
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Content Process Product
According to Students’
Readiness InterestLearningProfile
Teachers Can Differentiate
Adapted from The Differentiated Classroom: Responding to the Needs of All Learners (Tomlinson, 1999)
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Comparing Traditional and Differentiated Classrooms
• Addressing student differences
• Use of assessment
• Use of student interest and learning style
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Comparing Traditional and Differentiated Classrooms
• Instructional format
• Assignment options
• Factors guiding instruction
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Discussion Question
What are you already doing to differentiate instruction in your classroom?
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Differentiation Strategies
• All strategies are aligned with instructional goals and objectives
• Specific strategies are selected based on – Focus of instruction– Focus of differentiation
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Example of a Differentiated Classroom
Judy Rex’s Classroom in Scottsdale, AZ
3rd-4th grade multi-age class
Children from 2nd grade reading level through high school
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Some Differentiation Strategies
• Choice Boards
• Tiered Activities
• Learning Contracts
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Differentiation Strategies
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1. Develop a two-sentence summary of your strategy.
2. Provide an example of how the strategy could be used in your classroom.
Reading/Language Arts – Compacting
Math – Independent Study
Science – Interest Centers or Interest Groups
Social Studies/History – Flexible Grouping
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Case Studies
• What aspects of differentiation do you see?
• Which techniques could you use in your classroom? How?
• What questions or concerns came up?
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Differentiation Practice
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Assessment in the Differentiated Classroom
• Ongoing
• Instruction-dependent
• Student-dependent
• Informs continued instruction
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Where do I Go From Here?Some Tips for Implementing
Differentiation in your Classroom
• Start slowly• Organize your classroom space
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Teacher Station 1
Teacher Station
2
Group
AssignmentsSchedule
Inboxes
Bookshelf
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Where do I Go From Here?Some Tips for Implementing
Differentiation in your Classroom
• Start student files• Start student portfolios• Use a clipboard• Use of technology• Start class with familiar tasks• Use task cards, a tape recorder, or an
overhead for directions• Have systems for student questions
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Implementing Differentiated Instruction in your District or School
• Start with Committed Staff
• Look for Existing Resources/Infrastructure
• Start with One or Two Strategies
• Try it and Be Willing to Alter and Extend
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Implementing Differentiated Instruction: Additional Considerations
• Administrative Support to Teachers
• Professional Development
• Adequate Planning Time
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Collaborating Effectively
General Education and Special Education
• Interpersonal Communication
• Physical Arrangement
• Curriculum
• Classroom Management
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Collaborating Effectively
Teachers and Instructional Assistants
• Communicate
• Schedules
• Share classroom experiences
• Share responsibility for students
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Investing Students
• Student “buy-in”
• Provide choice
• Allow students to assess their own mastery
• Adjust physical environment
• Increase student responsibility
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Where do I Go From Here?• Support networks
– Online discussion forum
http://www.k8accesscenter.org What’s New > Effective Classroom Strategies
Discussion
• Collaboration
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Resources
• Assessment– Curriculum Based Measurement www.studentprogress.org
• National Center on Accessing the General Curriculum (NCAC)
www.cast.org/ncac/
• The Access Center www.k8accesscenter.org