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Getting to know your students provides the basis for differentiation. You have to know your students to provide diverse, relevant materials and know them to know what gaps and struggles they may have and how to support them best.

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Learn as much as you can about your students.

Use things that interest them to get them involved in their own learning.

Provide multiple opportunities for them to learn content.

Knowing and understanding the differences between equity and equality can help you differentiate content.

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To provide the right differentiation for your students, you have to get to know them not just on an academic level but also on a personal and emotional level. When your student feels you understand them on both levels, they feel they belong and are safe, so they will want to learn and give you their best every day.

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“Understanding the difference between equity and equality is the first step to create a real student-centered learning environment in which every student can thrive in school and beyond.”

“Equity is realized when fairness is prioritized over equality.”

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You don't know what all a student is carrying on a day to day basis. The faster you are able to see into a piece of their world, the faster you will be able to give equitable teaching methods in your classroom.

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Understanding where a student comes from and the way they are brought up, and understanding how and what they need to be successful. This will allow students to feel confident to learn because they will have the support from you as the teacher, and in making them feel seen. Whether its academics or life outside of school 

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Understanding where a student comes from and the way they are brought up, and understanding how and what they need to be successful. This will allow students to feel confident to learn because they will have the support from you as the teacher, and in making them feel seen. Whether its academics or life outside of school 

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Most students are predisposition by something, and us as teachers need to be able to find ways to help close the gaps. This does not mean that every student gets the exact support as other students.  

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Most students are predisposition by something, and us as teachers need to be able to find ways to help close the gaps. This does not mean that every student gets the exact support as other students.  

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Learning your students' backgrounds and how they were brought up will help you teach them successfully. Knowing your students in this way helps them feel confident in your classroom as well and creates a safe space. Knowing their teacher supports them will make them want to come to you and grow academically.