Differentiation Webquest Luci, Laura, Elsa by Elsa Watkins

3. Differentiation Strategies

lfuller1g — 2024-02-12 15:52:39 UTC

this article talks about the different ways we can modify our lesson plans. First main point is using different learning processes each time such as one day doing a visual learning day vs next day doing a kinesthetic learning day. Second creating or moving around a classroom so it is welcoming and set up for optimal learning such as natural light, seating options, and things on the wall to help memory.

20 Differentiated Instruction Strategies and Examples [+ Downloadable List] (prodigygame.com )

This article is more of an example list with strategies being learning stations, task cards, and elbow partners for a social aspect.

2. Exploring Student Diversity

ewatkinsg — 2024-02-12 16:05:45 UTC

Today's student population has grown more and more diverse in its backgrounds and unique needs. The first articles explore the growth in student diversity over the past years and take a look at todays student population. The third and fourth links explains some different areas in which students come from different backgrounds and gives statistics

https://higherlearningadvocates.org/todays-students/#:~:text=Today's%20Students%20come%20from%20all,of%20their%20own%20educational%20journey.&text=as%20their%20backgrounds%20and%20lived%20experiences.&text=33%25%20are%20older%20than%2025,challenges%20with%20basic%20needs%20insecurity.

https://digitalpromise.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/lps-growing_diversity_FINAL-1.pdf

https://www.slideshare.net/shibelle007/ryan-twct-12epptsch3

1. Understanding Differentiated Instruction

lkulsethg — 2024-02-12 16:07:50 UTC

This article discussed different ways for educators to ensure their student needs are met while using differentiation with diverse learners in the classroom.

Some important factors that this article discusses for the can do approach are listed below.

Here are three steps you can take to ensure you are using an assets-based approach when differentiating instruction for language learners:

Build a portrait of each language learner’s strengths, interests, and cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
Think about differentiation for language learners in terms of accessibility principles: Integrate support from the outset.
Provide feedback that builds on what language learners can do and that scaffolds, rather than rescues, learning.

The article then goes into depth on these approaches with things to keep in mind while differentiating. "Taking an assets-based approach to differentiation is an important step toward meeting the accessibility needs of a wider range of learners in your classroom, especially students who are language learners. Think of all the things we can do by focusing on learner assets!"

Designing differentiated lesson plans

ewatkinsg — 2024-02-12 16:18:18 UTC

In the following lesson, Spanish 4 students practice using reflexive verbs and por/para expressions. The amount of verbs and expressions students must use in their assignment differentiates.