https://padlet.com/kayla_majors/mntruklxfuhm Responding to Varying Needs en-us 2017-02-04 23:26:00 UTC 2017-03-15 11:15:52 UTC hello@padlet.com kayla_majors https://padlet.com/kayla_majors/mntruklxfuhm/wish/151631547 Differentiation is used by teachers at our school as a way to effectively respond to a variety of student needs in the classroom. Teachers may differentiate by way of content, process, product, or learning environment.]]> 2017-02-04 23:54:36 UTC https://padlet.com/kayla_majors/mntruklxfuhm/wish/151631547 kayla_majors https://padlet.com/kayla_majors/mntruklxfuhm/wish/151631569 Differentiation is an integral part of our school. All classrooms at West Fannin are differentiated. So, yes, your child does receive differentiation!! ]]> 2017-02-04 23:55:38 UTC https://padlet.com/kayla_majors/mntruklxfuhm/wish/151631569 kayla_majors https://padlet.com/kayla_majors/mntruklxfuhm/wish/151631578 West Fannin teachers differentiate content by providing challenges for students or remediation when necessary. Content can also be differentiated based on each student's learning style, which makes learning more engaging and meaningful for students! Teachers also use choice boards or provide options as another means of differentiating content.]]> 2017-02-04 23:56:07 UTC https://padlet.com/kayla_majors/mntruklxfuhm/wish/151631578 kayla_majors https://padlet.com/kayla_majors/mntruklxfuhm/wish/151631586 Differentiating by product is giving students a choice in how they express their knowledge of the topic being assessed. For instance, if students were studying force and motion they might choose to create a demonstration, write an essay, create and perform a play, write and sing a song, or create a presentation to show what they have learned!]]> 2017-02-04 23:56:19 UTC https://padlet.com/kayla_majors/mntruklxfuhm/wish/151631586 kayla_majors https://padlet.com/kayla_majors/mntruklxfuhm/wish/151631588 Teachers at our school also differentiate instruction by process. Differentiating in this way changes up the way students are instructed. This may include partner work, small groups, or working individually. Creative grouping strategies can give students an opportunity to take an active role in the learning process and encourages engagement and communication. Another way teachers can differentiate by process is by adjusting the pace of instruction and by providing tiered assignments.]]> 2017-02-04 23:56:23 UTC https://padlet.com/kayla_majors/mntruklxfuhm/wish/151631588 kayla_majors https://padlet.com/kayla_majors/mntruklxfuhm/wish/151631594 Students are presented with a positive, nurturing learning environment at West Fannin. Our classrooms are learner-centered and encourage independence. Students are held to high expectations while receiving necessary support. Teachers may also differentiate the learning environment through flexible grouping and flexible seating. Flexible grouping gives students the choice to work with a partner, small group, or independently. Many teachers have a variety of seating options and allow students to choose the seat that works best for them.]]> 2017-02-04 23:56:37 UTC https://padlet.com/kayla_majors/mntruklxfuhm/wish/151631594 kayla_majors https://padlet.com/kayla_majors/mntruklxfuhm/wish/151631616 Check out the following resources to learn more about differentiation!
Websites and Articles:
http://www.readingrockets.org/article/differentiation-tips-parents
https://divasfordifferentiation.wikispaces.com/Differentiation+for+Parents
http://www.ascd.org/publications/books/108029/chapters/What-Is-a-Differentiated-Classroom%C2%A2.aspx
https://www.familyeducation.com/school/alternative-education/what-differentiated-classroom
Books:
The Differentiated Classroom: Responding to the Needs of All Learners by Carol Ann Tomlinson

Differentiation and the Brain: How Neuroscience Supports the Learner-Friendly Classrom by: David Sousa and Carol Ann Tomlinson

]]> 2017-02-04 23:57:35 UTC https://padlet.com/kayla_majors/mntruklxfuhm/wish/151631616 kayla_majors https://padlet.com/kayla_majors/mntruklxfuhm/wish/151632624 Differentiation looks different for each and every child. Your child may not be working on the same assignment as his/her neighbor, he/she may sit in a seat that looks different than one someone else sits in, your child may create a song to show what they have learned in social studies class rather than be assessed through a traditional test.]]> 2017-02-05 00:48:33 UTC https://padlet.com/kayla_majors/mntruklxfuhm/wish/151632624 kayla_majors https://padlet.com/kayla_majors/mntruklxfuhm/wish/151633504 Differentiated instruction allows students to discover new levels of learning regardless of their achievement level. Differentiated instruction provides the opportunity for students to reach their learning potential while increasing student interest and engagement.]]> 2017-02-05 01:31:36 UTC https://padlet.com/kayla_majors/mntruklxfuhm/wish/151633504