Laura Reyes What is Differentiated Instruction Dr Carol A Tomlinson 1999 defines differentiated i nstruction as consistently using a variety of instructional approaches to modify content process and product in response to learning readiness and interest of academically diverse studen ID: 328995
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Advocating for Differentiation to Motivate Students
Laura ReyesSlide2
What is Differentiated Instruction?
Dr. Carol A. Tomlinson (1999) defines differentiated
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nstruction as “consistently using a variety of instructional approaches to modify content, process, and product in response to learning readiness and interest of academically diverse students.”Slide3
Important to know:
What do I want my students to know, understand, and be able to do?
What I must do to help my students learn this?
How my students can demonstrate what they know?Slide4
Differentiated Instruction
Because all students vary in readiness, interest, and learning profile, educators must differentiate instruction.
A. What goals are achieved through differentiated instruction
Increase student academic learningIncrease student confidence in learningEnhance intrinsic motivation for learningB. Why Differentiated InstructionDifferentiated instruction helps students reach their leaning goalsC. How to differentiate i
nstruction
Through content, process, and productSlide5
Elements to differentiate
Content:
information and skills that students need to learn
Process: How students make sense of the content being taught
Product:
How students demonstrate what they have learned
Learning
Environment:
Feelings and attitudes that affect student learning in the classroom
Base on students:
Readiness:
Student preparation for learning
Interest:
What students want and motivates them to learn
Learning
profile:
How students approach the task of learning Slide6
Content
It is important to know what the students need to learn and how the students can get access to the information.
Teacher Strategies
A) ReadinessOrganizers to guide note takingSupplementary materialsKey vocabulary list for referenceB) Interest
Using examples and illustrations based on student interest
Providing students with materials that encourage further exploration of a variety of topics
C) Learning Profile
Presenting material in visual, auditory, and kinesthetic modes
Using applications, examples, and illustrations from a wide range of intelligencesSlide7
Process
It is important to provide students with a
variety of
activities to help students master the content.Teacher StrategiesA) Readiness
Tiered activities in which all students work with the same understanding and skills but with different levels of support and challenge
B) Interest
Encourage students to explore topics of their interests
C) Learning Profile
Allow multiple options for students to express their learningSlide8
Product
Final projects where students can demonstrate what they know, understand, and are able to do as a result of a unit of study
Teachers Strategies
A) ReadinessA variety of options to demonstrate student learningB) InterestEncourage students to demonstrate key knowledge, understanding, and skills in topics of interest Allow students to use a range of media and/or formats to express their knowledge, understanding, and skills
C) Learning Profile
Provide visual, auditory, and kinesthetic product options
Allow students to work individually or in small groupsSlide9
Learning Environment
The way classrooms work and feel
Teachers must :
Develop routines that allow students to meet their needsProvide students with different materials that reflect a variety of cultures and home settingsSetting students guidelines for independent work that matches individual needsProvide different places in the classroom for students to work quietly and without distractions and that encourage student collaboration
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Insights
As
educators, we know that every student is unique and has different needs. I think that it is crucial to meet student needs in order to move them forward. Dr. Tomlinson (1999) states that to ensure effective teaching and learning, it is necessary that teachers connect content, process, and product as key elements of the curriculum. In addition, I reaffirmed that it is crucial to be
aware of the learning styles that students have in order to challenge them to their full potential.
By differentiating instruction, educators ensure that every
learner will be
benefited and participate more in
the classroom.
As educators, we should
create an environment where students can learn from different instructional approaches.
Moreover, it is important to let students express themselves to promote learning
.
Tomlinson
(2010) suggested that in order to engage students, it is important to design activities based on student intelligence, learning-style, gender, and cultural preferences, so they can express their strengths throughout their learning.
In order for students with varying learning profiles to achieve the same learning goals, it is important to present the instruction through different activities, so they can show their strengths. To engage all students in the topic, it is crucial for educators to design activities where they can demonstrate their knowledge, capabilities, and skills. By providing students with learning contracts, tic-tac-toe boards, and menu choices, they can fully become engaged in learning the content
.
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