Transcript Differentiated Instruction
Differentiated Instruction
What is Differentiation?
Differentiation means creating multiple paths so that students of different readiness levels, interests, or learning profiles experience equally appropriate ways to absorb, use, develop, and present concepts as part of the daily learning process.
Anchor Activities
• Specified ongoing activities on
which students work independently
• Ongoing assignments that students
can work on throughout a unit
Tiered Instruction
• A means of teaching one concept
and meeting the different learning needs in a group
Learning Centers
• A small area within the classroom
where students work alone or interact with others, using instructional materials to explore one or more subject areas
Personal Agendas
• Personalized lists of tasks that a
student must complete in a specified time, usually two to three weeks
Compacted Curriculum
• Encourages teachers to assess
students before beginning a unit of study or development of a skill
• Students who do well on the pre-
assessment do not continue work on what they already know.
Flexible Grouping
• Various grouping patterns used in
appropriate situations to facilitate optimum learning
• Examples – whole class, large
groups, small groups, triads, pairs, individual, and/or ability grouping
Internet-Based Investigation
• Provides opportunities for students
to explore topics of personal interest while supporting their research skills
Learning Contract
• A written agreement between a
teacher and a student that will result in students working independently
• The contract helps students to set
daily and weekly work goals and develop management skills.
Graphic Organizers
• Visual representations of
knowledge, concepts or ideas
• Examples – KWL Chart, Venn
Diagram, T-Chart, Flow Chart, Story Map
Exit Cards
(Ticket Out the Door) • Summarize in one clear sentence
the main idea of a specific learning experience
The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.
William Arthur Ward
Questions???
• Questions & Answers • For further assistance, please
contact a member of your LoTi Team.
Dianna Buchannan, Rhonda Bourland, Valerie Steele, John Hineman, Joe LeBouff, Lisa Tieken, Leslie Thomas, and Carole Aktines