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Differentiated Instruction
We have to know where we want to end up before westart outand plan to get there. That is, we must havesolid curriculum and instruction in place before wedifferentiate them.
~Carol Tomlinson
Presented by: Cheryl [email protected]
www.cherylsclassroomtips.com
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Daily ScheduleSeptember 19, 20118:15 Overview of DI
10:30 Break10:45 Student Readiness, Learning Profiles, Multiple Intelligences11:30 Lunch12:15 Types of Grouping, Managing Groups, Anecdotal Records1:45 Break2:00 Anchor Activities, Learning Contracts3:00 End
September 20, 20118:15 Assessment10:30 Break10:45 Low Preparation, High-Impact DI Strategies11:30 Lunch12:15 More Low Preparation, High-Impact DI Strategies
1:45 Break2:00 Tiering and Curriculum Compacting3:00 End
September 21, 20118:15 Using Technology to Differentiate10:30 Break10:45 Using Basal to Differentiate11:30 Training Ideas and Presentations Tips1:45 Break2:00 Putting the Pieces Together3:00 End
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Differentaited Instruction Modules
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Introduction2. Assessment3.Low-Preparation, High-Impact Strategies, Materials, and Activities4. Differentiating Content: Tiering and Curriculum Compacting5. Managing the DI Classroom
Differentaited Instruction Definitions
Its consistently and proactively creating different pathways to help allyour students to be successful. ~Betty Hollas
Differentiating Instruction is doing whats fair for students. Its acollection of best practices strategically employed to maximizestudentslearning at every turn, including giving them the tools tohandle anything that is undifferentiated. It requires us to do differentthings for different students some, or a lot of the time. Its whateverworks to advance the student. Its highly effective teaching!~Rick Wormeli
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Mapping a Route Toward DIWritten by: Carol Ann Tomlinson
Mr. Appleton Mrs. Baker Ms. Cassell
Response to Intervention
www.dese.mo.gov
Response to Intervention
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Differentiated Instruction Planning TemplateLearning Goal:
Know Goals: Understand Goals: Do Goals:
Pre-assessment Strategy:
Students who know a lot: Students who know some: Students who have a lot to learn:
Lesson Ideas:
Formative Assessment Idea: Formative Assessment Idea:
Adjusted Lesson Ideas Based on Formative Assessment Data:
Anchor Activities for Enrichment:
Summative Assessment Idea:
Descriptive Feedback: Guide students to find what theyre doing well and what they need to work on.
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6thGrade Common Core Geometry StandardFind the volume of a right rectangular prism with fractional edge lengthsby packing it with unit cubes of the appropriate unit fraction edge
lengths, and show that the volume is the same as would be found bymultiplying the edge lengths of the prism. Apply the formulas V = l w hand V = B hto find volumes of right rectangular prisms with fractionaledge lengths in the context of solving real-world and mathematical
problems.
KUD Template
Know Goals Understand Goals Do GoalsStudents need to know: volume right rectangular
prism edge length(in
fractions) unit cubes
length width height base multiplication fractions 12 inches = 1 foot formula: V = l w h
formula: V = B h In the formula, V =
B h, students mustknow B = l w.
Students need tounderstand :
fractions and howthey relate todetermining thevolume ofrectangular prisms.
how to multiplyfractions. how to calculate
volume ofrectangular prismswith unit cubes and
formulas. what sorts of real-
world situationsrequire knowledge ofvolume.
how to apply theformulas to the real-world situations.
Students need to: find the volume of
rectangular prismswith fractional edgelengths using unitcubes.
apply formula V = l
w h(with fractionaledge lengths).
apply formula V =B h(with fractionaledge lengths).
Compare to see thatformulas equal thesame thing as using
unit cubes. apply the formula in
real-worldmathematical
problems.
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English/Language Arts StandardWrite narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using
effective technique, descriptive details, and clear event sequences. Use concretewords and phrases and sensory details to convey experiences and eventsprecisely.
Narrative Writing GoalsKnow Goals Understand Goals Do Goals
NarrativesReal vs. imaginary storiesTechniqueDescriptive detailsSequence of eventsConcrete words and phrasesSensory details
Students need to understandthat they can use words toshow instead of tell anarrative story.
Write narrativesUse effective techniqueUse descriptive detailsSequence events clearlyUse concrete words and
phrasesUse sensory detailsTell narrative correctly
Differentiate the K-W-L Chart
Topic:BranchesofGovernment
K-Know WWanttoKnow L-Learned
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15.
16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20.
21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25.
26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30.
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Scoring Guide4 Advanced In addition to the 3 score, student demonstrates in-depth
understanding and applications that go beyond what wastaught.
3 Proficient No major errors or omissions regarding the information.2 Basic No major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details
and processes but major errors or omissions regarding themore complex ideas and processes.
1 Below
Basic
With help, a partial understanding of some of the simpler
details and processes and some of the more complex ideasand processes.
*Modified from Robert Marzanos scoring guide.
Possible Conversion Scale:
4 points = 10 points(100%
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3 points = 8.5 points (85%) 2 points = 7 points (70%) 1 point= 5.5 points (55%)
Low Prep, High-Impact Strategies
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Likely or Unlikely?
Procedural memory is one of the most lasting forms. Learning bydoing seems to last forever. That may be because it triggers glucose andengages far more neurons than cognitive tasks. ~Richards, et al., 2003
Show! Dont Tell. Preamble:
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We the People of the United States, in order to form a moreperfect Union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility,provide for the common defense,promote the general welfare, andsecure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, doordain and establish this constitution for the United States ofAmerica.
Assessment Assessment is an ongoing process, not an event. It's about determining
our students' strengths and weaknesses, and carefully adjustinginstruction to increase performance in school.
Common Household Items
1.
Refrigerator 11. Television2. Toaster 12. Bed3. Can Opener 13. Couch4. Lamp 14. Diamonds5. Frying Pan 15. Maid6. Spatula 16. Washing Machine7. Laundry Soap 17. Dishwasher8. Toilet Paper 18. Pencil9. Vacuum 19. Microwave10. Radio 20. Chocolate
Adapted from: Rich Allen (2008)
1. Sun2. I See3. Triangle4. Hot Stove5. Starfish6. Sticks7. 7-UP8. Snowman9. Line10. Hen
11. Fence12. Eggs13. Black Cat14. Love15. 15 Minutes of Fame16. Drive17. Magazine18. Vote19. Remote20. 20/20 Vision
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Tiering Identify the concept to be taught Assess readiness levels
Design the just rightactivity Increase/decrease complexity to address the same concept at different
readiness levels
Managing the DI Classroom
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Student Readiness Early Readiness Readiness Advanced Readiness
Learning Profiles and Multiple Intelligence TheoryVerbal/Linguist icIntel l igence
Write a report
Visual/SpatialIntel l igenceCreate a comic strip
Interpersonal Intel l igenceHost a talk show
Logical/MathematicalIntel l igenceCreate a timeline
Intrapersonal Intel l igenceKeep a journal
Naturalist Intel l igenceCompare subject to animal andtell why theyre similar
Visual/Spatial Intel l igenceCreate a mind map with words
and pictures
Musical Intel l igenceWrite song lyrics
Bodily/KinestheticIntel l igenceDevelop gestures
We are DI-vas +1We are DI-vas +1We know how to make learning fun
We bring learning aliveUsing Modules 1-5Assessment is our guideTo change instruction school-wideWe are DI-vas +1
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Student Interest Inventory
1. What do you enjoy doing in your free time?
2. Do you have any brothers or sisters? Are they older or younger?
3. What kind of music do you enjoy?
4. What kind of books do you like to read? Write about a book you readrecently.
5. What is your favorite subject in school? Why?
6. What is your least favorite subject in school? Why?
7. Do you prefer to work alone or with a partner? Why?
8. Do you prefer to work with music on in the background or in a quietroom? Why?
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Flexible-Grouping IdeasSeating Chart for Flexible Grouping:
Appointment Calendar
Differentiate the Appointment Calendar for:
Peer Tutoring:
Homogeneous Grouping:
Heterogeneous Grouping:
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Four Corners Dirt Road
Paved Road Highway Interstate
Anecdotal Records
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Anchor ActivitiesWhat are anchor activities?
Anchor activities anchor learning. They are ongoing assignments that students can work independently on
throughout a unit.
Why use anchor activities? They allow the teacher to work with individual students or groups of
students.
They communicate that learning never stops in your classroom. They provide ongoing activities that relate to the learning standards. They allow the teacher to develop independent group work strategies in
order to incorporate a mini lab of computers in classroom.
Anchor Activity Examples
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Learning Contracts
Learning Contracts May Include:
What the student plans to learn How the student plans to learn it How you will assess the activity What working conditions will occur while the student is learning the
content
Working Conditions May Include:
Work without disturbing others. Avoid interrupting the teacher while she's teaching. Put forth your best effort. Work on anchor activities if you get stuck on something and the
teacher is unavailable to help.
Learning Contract Assessment Student TeacheYes No Yes No
I selected a topic that held my interest.
I learned something new.
I demonstrated this new knowledge on my chosen project.
I did my best work on my chosen project.
I followed the working conditions.
I asked for help when I needed it.I would like another opportunity to work on a learningcontract in the future.
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Student Learning ContractName: ______________________I am interested in learning about: _____________________
I will use the following resources: _____________________My finished product to demonstrate my learning will be:(Choose One)
Brochure Venn Diagram Story Map News Broadcast
Diorama Dramatization Book Report Research Paper Newspaper Other: ____________
I will assess my learning by: _____________________
I plan to be finished on: _________________________Student signature: __________________ Date: ______________Teacher signature: __________________ Date:_____________Working conditions include:
Work without disturbing others. Avoid interrupting the teacher while she's teaching. Put forth your best effort. Work on anchor activities if you get stuck on something and the
teacher is unavailable to help.
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Student Learning Contract: ReadingName: ____________________________Date: _____________________________
Choose from the following list of learning opportunities: Read ahead in the book only if you agree to the following statements:
o I will not participate in prediction activities.o I will not tell anyone the ending of the story.
Write a letter to the author of the book. Write a different ending. Read another book by the same author.
o How are the alike?o How are they different?
Find examples of figurative language in the text.I will assess my learning by: _____________________I plan to be finished on: _________________________Student signature: ______________ Date: ______________Teacher signature: ______________ Date:_____________
Working conditions include: Work without disturbing others. Use whisper voices if working with a partner. Avoid interrupting the teacher while she's teaching. Put forth your best effort. Work on anchor activities if you get stuck on something and the
teacher is unavailable to assist.
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Student Learning Contract: MathName: _____________________________Date: _______________________________
Choose from the following list of learning opportunities: Create word problems with answers for your classmates to solve. Work the self-checking math problem-solving challenge cards. Create a board game involving computation problems. Play Money Matters board game with _______________.
I will assess my learning by: _____________________I plan to be finished on: _________________________
Student signature: ______________ Date: ______________Teacher signature: ______________ Date:_____________Working conditions include:
Work without disturbing others. Use whisper voices if working with a partner. Avoid interrupting the teacher while she's teaching. Put forth your best effort. Work on anchor activities if you get stuck on something and the
teacher is unavailable to assist.
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Assessment MenuPre-Assessment Ideas
(Ungraded)Formative
Assessment Ideas
(Ungraded)
SummativeAssessment Ideas
(Graded)Multiple-Choice
QuestionsMultiple-Choice
QuestionsMultiple-Choice
QuestionsStudent ResponseSystem(Clickers)
Student Response System(Clickers)
Student ResponseSystem(Clickers)
Constructed Responseor Essay Questions
Constructed Response orEssay Questions
Constructed Responseor Essay Questions
K-W-L Chart (K andW Sections)
K-W-L Chart(K and WSections)
K-W-L Chart(LSection)
Every-Pupil Response Fist-to-Five Whiteboard
Response
Every-Pupil Response Fist-to-Five Whiteboard
ResponseAnticipation Guide Anticipation Guide Anticipation Guide
Nonverbal Cues Nonverbal CuesWord Splash Word Splash Word Splash
Visual DisplayEntrance Slip Exit Slip Exit Slip
Think-Tac-ToeFour Corners Four Corners
Muddiest Point Lesson Summary Lesson Summary
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Assessment MenuPre-Assessments
(Ungraded) FormativeAssessments(Ungraded)
SummativeAssessments(Ungraded)
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Notes on Assessment Ideas
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QuickCheckSkill:Cause and Effect
Name
Date
8-15
8-16
8-19
9-2
9-15
10-4
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1. Jonathan
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4 4 3
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2. Billy
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4 3
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3. Juanita
3- 3 3 3 3 3
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4. Phyllis
4 4 4 4 4 4 4
5. Monica 4
4 4 4 4 4 4
6. Renee 2-
2 2 2 2 2
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7. Lawrenc
3
3 3 3 3 3 3
8. Johnna 3
3 3 3 3 3 3
9. Enrique 4
4 4 4 4 4 4
10.Phillip 2
1 1 1 1 2 2
11.Frankie 4 4 4 3 3 4 4
12.Bernica 3
3 3 3 4 4 4
13.Liam 3
3 3 3 4 4 4
14.Grant 3 3 3 3 3 3 4
15.Shirley 2
2 2 2 2 1
1
16.Nicolas 1
2 2 2 3 3 3
17.Frances 2 2 2 2 3 3 3
18.Timothy 3
3 3 3 3 4 4
19.Lindsey 3
3 3 3 3 3 3
20.Ferdinan
4 4 4 4 4 4 4
21.Lao 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
22.Dimas 1 1 1 2 2 2 2
23.Jackson 1 1
1
1
2 2 2
24.Hailey 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
4=Advanced3=Proficient2=Basic1=BelowBasic
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Quick Check
Skill:
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Generic Scoring GuideAdvanced(4) Proficient(3) Basic(2) Below Basic(1)
Demonstrates in-depth
understanding andapplication beyondinformation that wastaught.
Demonstrates
understanding andapplication ofinformation taught.
Demonstrates partial
understanding ofinformation taught.
With assistance,
demonstrates partialunderstanding ofinformation taught.
1. Recall relevant details. (Proficient)2. Identify relevant details. (Advanced)3. Identify problem and/or solution. (Proficient)4. Identify complex problems and solutions. (Advanced)5. Make simple inferences. (Proficient)6. Make complex inferences. (Advanced)7. Infer cause and effect. (Advanced)8. Infer word meaning. (Advanced)9. Draw conclusions. (Proficient)10. Evaluate simple information. (Advanced)11. Identify character traits. (Proficient)12. Use context clues to select vocabulary. (Proficient)13. Explain figurative language. (Proficient)14. Define figurative language using context clues. (Proficient)
15.
Interpret figurative language. (Advanced)16. Identify/explain main idea. (Proficient)17. Explain a complex main idea. (Advanced)18. Identify authors purpose. (Advanced)19. Identify authors technique. (Advanced)20. Make complex comparisons. (Advanced)21. Identify simple cause and effect. (Proficient)22. Identify complex cause and effect. (Advanced)23. Use relevant information. (Proficient)24.Distinguish between fact and opinion. (Proficient)
25. Make predictions. (Advanced)26. Support a position. (Advanced)27. Write an organized letter for an intended audience and purpose. (Proficient)28. Choose appropriate supporting sentences for paragraph. (Advanced.)29. Consistently use the rules of standard English. (Proficient and Advanced)30. Use a writing process to revise, edit and proofread. (Proficient)
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Low Preparation, High-Impact DI Strategies
Thinking Strategies for Reading Connecting: Self/Text/World
Predicting/Anticipating
Summarizing/Concluding
Questioning/Monitoring
Imaging/Inferring
Evaluating/Applying
Cunningham, P., Hall, D., Cunningham, J. (2000). Guided Reading the Four-Blocks Way. Greensboro,NC: Carson-Dellosa Publishing
Month Comprehension FocusAugust
SeptemberOctoberNovemberDecemberJanuaryFebruary
MarchAprilMay
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Connecting: Self/Text/World This reminds me of
When _________________________________ happens in thebook, it reminds me of __________________________.
Lighthouse My Life
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Predicting/Anticipating Anticipation Guide
Prove It!
Prediction Actual
I think _____________________________________________________________
will happen.
My prediction was correct.
OR
My prediction was incorrect.__________________________________________
_______ actually happened.
Exclusion/Inclusion BrainstormingCunningham, P., Hall, D., Cunningham, J. (2000). Guided Reading the Four-Blocks Way. Greensboro,NC: Carson-Dellosa Publishing
If You Hopped Like a FrogBy: David SchwartzBefore After
If you were as strong as an ant, you could lift abus.If you ate like a shrew, you could devour over 50
hamburgers every hour in a day.
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Summarizing/Concluding 5 Ws and H Strategy
Who: (Main Characters) What: (Problem) When: (Setting) Where: (Setting) Why: (Inference or Comprehension) How: (How was the problem solved?)
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Questioning/Monitoring I Wonder . . .
Rivet
Guess the Covered Word
NonfictionTurn headings/subheadings into questions.
Heading Question
KWL, NKQ, ERTCunningham, P., Hall, D., Cunningham, J. (2000). Guided Reading the Four-Blocks Way.Greensboro, NC: Carson-Dellosa Publishing
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Imaging/Inferring
Brain Pictures
Infer with Photographs
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Evaluating/Applying Opinions
o
I think o
I think Ive hadtoo much coffee. .
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My Thoughts
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Content Area IdeasStorytelling
Stories provide a script for us to tie information to our memory.(Markowitz & Jensen, 1999)
Storytelling is a wonderful way to access more than one memory lane.Putting semantic information into a story format allows a student tosee not only the whole idea but the details as well since the brain
processes both wholes and parts at the same time. (Caine & Caine,1997)
Mineral Scale StoryModified from: Greg Hopkins, Dana Meinders, Paula Seal at RobinsonElementary in Aurora, Missouri
! There once was a hillbilly named Min --- EarlScale. Earl talced funny. He had a girlfriendwho dressed like a gypsum. Every night theychecked the cattle at the cal-cite. Then they
would come sit on the flurite next to the dogwith a big apatite. Their favorite sport was togo out to the fields and spar (feldspar). Thewinner would get a Quartz of moonshine.Topaz the rest of the time, they corundumedup the mountain and back down again. Afterfive trips up and down the mountain, theywould die in mounds (diamonds).
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Math Strategies
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Tiering: Just Right Teaching
Too Hard Too Easy Just Right
Tiering Identify the concept to be taught Assess readiness levels Design the just rightactivity Increase/decrease complexity to address the same concept at different
readiness levels
Concept: Story Elements (Setting) Just Right: Think about the setting in the story you have read. Using
words and pictures, create a poster that shows how the setting affectsthe characters and their actions in the story.
Less Complex Task(Loosened): Think about the setting in the storyyou have read. Using words and pictures, create a poster that showsthe setting of your story.
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Tiering and Curriculum Compacting
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Differentiate Instruction with Technology
Digital Immigrant > Digital NativesGen X(1960) Gen Y(1980) Gen Z(1996)TV High-definition TV Web TV
Vinyl Records CDs ITunesVHS DVD
Party Lines J Cell Phones IPhones
Modified from: Allen, R. (2010). High-Impact Teaching for theXYZEra of Education.Boston, MA: Pearson Education, Inc.
Technology Engages Students:
Elicits Questions:
Assesses:
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SMART Board How it DifferentiatesWrite or type
Move manipulatives around
Hide and reveal information
Create a spotlight
Record a lesson
Source: Teach Like a Techie: 20 Tools for Reaching the Digital Generationby Lori Elliott, EdD
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Games - Play speeds up the brains maturation process since
it involves the build-in processes of challenge, novelty,
feedback, coherence and time. (Jensen, 2001)
~In the online environment, todays kids areexposed to high levels of sensory stimulation and
learn experientially. You may notice they dontread the instructions on a computer game in
fact, there usually arent any instructions theysimply immerse themselves in the virtual worldand learn by trial and error. And they learneasily and quickly.
~Dr. Richard Howell Allen, 2010
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Music - Music activates and synchronizes neural networkswhich increase the brains ability to reason spatially, thinkcreatively, and perform in generalized mathematics. (Jensen,
2001)
Visual images everywhere in life should be everywhere in
learning.(Allen, 2010
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Novelty Students who know their teachers use novelty in
their lessons enter the classroom with a far different, far more
productive attitude than those students who fully expect to be
facing the same old thing every day in the classroom
(Woolfolk, 2004).
Flip Video makes movie making in the classroom easy for all.
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Differentiate with the Resources You Have
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Training Tips
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Classroom EnvironmentsEnvironments are the medium in which we live. We can feel them everyday,all day long. At school, only the quality of the teacher is a greater
determinant of student success than the environment.~Eric Jensen
Safety First Do you have an intruder safety drill? Bullying: What are you doing about it?
Maintain a caring attitude that acceptsdiversity. Role model positive ways to deal with temporary
setbacks, mistakes, and challenges.
Priming Plant seeds of learning with pre-exposure. These brain-hooksboost learning. Try hanging up posters, pictures, drawings, symbols two-four weeks
before you begin teaching a unit.
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Peripherals Post visuals on side walls of the classroom above eye level. Post affirmations such as:
I am a bright and capable learner.
Learning is fun and easy. Every problem offers a gift.
Use appropriate wall space to organize material on bulletin boards.
Clutter Make sure your classroom is physically neat before each learning
session. Analyze storage space. Do you have enough?
At least one time per month, look at your clasroom through the eyes ofsomeone else.
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Input The brain responds exceptionally well to learning environments with:
high levels of individualized instruction, constructive feedback, small-group interaction,
and high expectations. Experiment with seating and desk arrangements. Consider an occasional change of location to teach a concept.
Brain Breaks
Provide regular brief breaks towake up
the brain and nervous system.
Ideas for Brain Breaks
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Plants A single plant can increase productivity in 100 square feet of space.
Acoustics Make appropriate use of soothing white noiseor music at suitable
times to make disturbing noise.
Temperature When relaxation is required, keep temperature between _______. When alertness is desired, keep temperature between _______.
Lighting in the Classroom
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Aromas
Mental Alertness Relaxation
Air Quality When it comes to air, the more negatively charged it is, the better. Highly negatively charged air can be found in environments where
there are a lot of plants, rushing water, wind over water, or humidareas.
Thoughts on Hydration
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References and Research-Based Citations
Allen, R. (2010). High-Impact Teaching Strategies for theXYZEra of Education. Boston,MA: Pearson Education, Inc.
Allen, R. (2008). Green Light Classrooms: Teaching Techniques that Accelerate Learning.Corwin Press.
Allington, R. (2006). What Really Matters for Struggling Readers: Designing Research-Based Programs. Second Edition. Boston, MA: Pearson Education, Inc.
Arens, A., Loman, K., Cunningham, P., Hall, D. (2005). The Teachers Guide to BigBlocks. Greensboro, NC: Carson-Dellosa Publishing.
Cunningham, P., Hall, D., Cunningham, J. (2000). Guided Reading the Four-BlocksWay. Greensboro, NC: Carson-Dellosa Publishing
Dorn, L., Soffos, C. (2012). Interventions That Work: A Comprehensive Intervention Model
for Preventing Reading Failure in Grades K-3. Boston, MA: Pearson Education, Inc. Elliott, L. (2011). Teach Like a Techie: 20 Tools for Reaching the Digital Generation.
Peterborough, NH: Crystal Springs Books. Fisher, D., Frey, N. (2007). Checking for Understanding: Formative Assessment
Techniques for Your Classroom. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision andCurriculum Development.
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