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Differentiated Instruction:
Meeting The Instructional Needs Of Diverse Classrooms
Sergio Meza Padilla, M.Ed.Didáctica del inglés I
Fundación Universitaria Colombo Internacional
Abril 2012
Session Agenda
➡ Definition
➡ Rationale
➡ Framework
➡ Strategies
➡ Resources
Differentiated Instruction
A process that enhances students learning by matching students’ characteristics and differences with changes in various instructional components.
Keep This In Mind
“Differentiated instruction is not a checklist of strategies, but a philosophical approach to teaching all students.”
Carol Ann Tomlinson
Differences Among Students
Prior knowledge or skill expertise
Learning rate
Cognitive ability
Language
Learning style preference
Motivation, attitude, effort
Interests, strength, talent
Gender
Ethnicity
Communication preferences
GOALS Of Differentiation
Academic achievement
Achievement of English Language Learners (ELLs)
Challenge level for achieving students
Support struggling learners
Interest in excitement about learning
Student confidence in own learning ability
Components Of A Unit Study
✓ 1. Objectives
✓ 2. Assessment tools
✓ 3. Resources
✓ 4. Introduction/Closure
✓ 5. Teaching
✓ 6. Learning
✓ 7. Grouping for specific purposes
✓ 8. Products
✓ 9. Extension
1. ObjectivesLevels of knowledge and understanding
Facts/Details
Concepts
Principles
Application skills
Dispositions (beliefs)
Problem solving skills
2. Assessment Tools
Teacher:• Tests and quizzes• Checklists• Rating scales• Rubrics
Student:• Product• Performance• Processes
Sample Pre-assessment Techniques
KWN charts
Journals
Parent letters
Lists and surveys
Products
Conferences
Concept maps
3. Resources And/Or Materials
Connection to standards
Students access (readability, touchability)
Connection to real world
Encourage extension
Ensure variety
4. Introduction
Consider...
Learning styles
Learning strengths
Level ok knowledge and skills
Background knowledge
Sensory preferences
Intro with...
Oral text
Oral presentation/reading
Visuals
Sounds
Experiment
Inquiry question
5. Teaching Strategies
Consider role needed...
Drill instructor
Illustrator
Trainer
Inquirer
Coach
Facilitator
Designer
Who Provides The Instruction?
Teacher
Books
Other students
Video, website, software
Parent
Community resource
Aide
Learner
Audio
6. Learning Activities
Consider role...
• Recall
• Memorize
• Practice
• Sequence
• Describe
• Paraphrase
• Categorize
• Analyze
• See relationships
• Critique
• Apply
• Evaluate
• Decide
• Plan
• Problem solve
• Create
Learning Medium
Listening
Observing
Reading
Interacting
Doing/Manipulating
Thinking
7. Grouping For Specific Purposes
Enhance achievement
Honor student differences
Foster self-regulatory behaviors
Permit ongoing assessment
Alleviate problems associated with ability grouping
8. Pacing Of Instruction
Consider...
✤ Current skill level Flexible grouping
✤ Introduction of new concept
✤ Practice needed
✤ Connection to previous learning (in this course, other current course, previous grade levels)
✤ Review
9. Products
Paper and pencil (recall and recognition)
Authentic assessment tools (higher order skills, depth of learning)
Authentic Responses
Product Performance Process
Essay, story, play, poem, portfolio, model, art exhibit, journal, research paper, science project, audiotape, video, lab report, spreadsheet, technical journal, map diagram, chart, graphics, etc.
Oral presentation, dance/movement, demonstration, athletic skills, dramatic reading, enactment, debate, vocal presentation, instrumental presentation, etc.
Oral questioning, observation, interview, conference, process description, oral description (of thinking, process), learning log, thinking log, reflection journal, etc.
10. Extension ActivitiesTo learn about a related topic
To accommodate students’ interests
To link to current events
To relate to historical events
To explore career opportunities
To transfer or apply new learning
To solve a related problem
To share a personal experience
To increase intrinsic motivation for learning
Thanks!
Differentiated Instruction:
Meeting The Instructional Needs Of Diverse Classrooms
Sergio Meza Padilla, M.Ed.Didáctica del inglés I
Fundación Universitaria Colombo Internacional
Abril 2012