A Teacher's Guide To Differentiating Instruction by Bonnie https://padlet.com/bonnie_akard/lh6opquq1851 en-us 2017-07-19 17:18:06 UTC 2017-07-19 17:30:04 UTC hello@padlet.com Modified instruction to help students with diverse academic needs and learning styles. bonnie_akard https://padlet.com/bonnie_akard/lh6opquq1851/wish/179057964 2017-07-19 17:21:06 UTC https://padlet.com/bonnie_akard/lh6opquq1851/wish/179057964 Differentiation is NOT providing separate unrelated activities for each student. bonnie_akard https://padlet.com/bonnie_akard/lh6opquq1851/wish/179057985 2017-07-19 17:21:31 UTC https://padlet.com/bonnie_akard/lh6opquq1851/wish/179057985 Four planning steps: bonnie_akard https://padlet.com/bonnie_akard/lh6opquq1851/wish/179058017 1. A thorough understanding of the academic content or skill we want students to learn.
2. Determine what students already know/don't know.
3. Decide what instructional methods will meet their needs.
4. Assessment: formal or informal.]]> 2017-07-19 17:22:15 UTC https://padlet.com/bonnie_akard/lh6opquq1851/wish/179058017 Selection of Materials is crucial. A variety of materials can/should be used to support instruction. bonnie_akard https://padlet.com/bonnie_akard/lh6opquq1851/wish/179058110 ~Non-fiction/fiction at a variety of reading levels.
~Spoken version of text.
~Pictures/video clips or newspaper and magazine articles that reflect student interests.]]> 2017-07-19 17:24:07 UTC https://padlet.com/bonnie_akard/lh6opquq1851/wish/179058110 Teachers plan several options for class, but not one for each student. bonnie_akard https://padlet.com/bonnie_akard/lh6opquq1851/wish/179058196 ~Groups can be made from either achievement level or interests. They should capitalize on students' strengths.]]> 2017-07-19 17:25:36 UTC https://padlet.com/bonnie_akard/lh6opquq1851/wish/179058196 Give students options for them to demonstrate their mastery. bonnie_akard https://padlet.com/bonnie_akard/lh6opquq1851/wish/179058267 ~written essay, oral presentation, rubric, etc. Very the length.]]> 2017-07-19 17:26:51 UTC https://padlet.com/bonnie_akard/lh6opquq1851/wish/179058267 Differentiation is most effective when combinedd with high-quality curriculum, research based strategies, well-designed activities, active learning and student satisfaction. bonnie_akard https://padlet.com/bonnie_akard/lh6opquq1851/wish/179058353 2017-07-19 17:28:57 UTC https://padlet.com/bonnie_akard/lh6opquq1851/wish/179058353