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Introduction to Differentiation
On the Road to Success
Your curriculum guide can provide you with ideas as you work through these modules.
Introduction to Differentiation
Learning About Differentiation
This series of modules
will guide you through
the processes and strategies
of differentiation.
Introduction to Differentiation
As a result of this session, participants will:
Know the Concept Map of Differentiation.
Extend differentiation experiences. Understand the educational
responsibility to differentiate.
Introduction to Differentiation
As a result of this session, participants will:
Consistently meet district expectations by using differentiation.
Know legal, professional, and ethical responsibilities.
Understand available options.
Introduction to Differentiation
Differentiation is
Providing options for students to
Take in new information. Make sense of ideas. Demonstrate learning.
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What is Differentiation?
Differentiation is reacting responsively to the learner’s needs to maximize student growth and success.
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Concept Map for Differentiating Instruction
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E lem ents o f C urr ic u lum
R es p ec tfu l tas ksF lexib le g ro up ing
O ng o ing as s es s m ent and ad jus tm ent
P r inc ip les o f D ifferentia tio n
D ifferentia tio n o f Ins truc tio nis a teac her 's res p o ns e to learner 's need s .
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Concept Map
Select words in italics to see Definitions. Examples. Models of strategies.
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Strategies of Differentiation are . . .
Used across grade levels. Used across disciplines. Modified for the age.
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Differentiation is the teacher’s response to the learner’s needs.
Differentiation
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Principles of Differentiation must
always be considered and never
compromised!
Differentiation
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Principles of Differentiation: Respectful Tasks
Respecting readiness level. Expecting students to grow. Offering opportunities to explore. Offering engaging tasks.
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Individuals Small groups Classroom as
a whole
Principles of Differentiation: Flexible Grouping
Introduction to Differentiation
Principles of Differentiation: Flexible Grouping
Entire class
Same materials
Finish together
Teacher determined
Placed by readiness
Teacher help
Small groups
Multiple materials
Need additional time
Student choice
Random assignment
Student help
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Goal is to link learners with the essential
knowledge and skills at appropriate levels of
challenge and interest.
Principles of Differentiation: Flexible Grouping
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Principles of Differentiation: Assess & Adjust
Formative assessment Understanding Performance Level of proficiency
Introduction to Differentiation
Assessment always has more to do with
helping students grow than with cataloging
their mistakes.
Principles of Differentiation: Assess & Adjust
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Elements Used in Differentiation
ContentProcessProduct
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Content is . . .
The input, the TEKS, the concepts, the principles, the facts, and the skills.
NON-Negotiable.
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Process is . . .
How the students make sense of the content.
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An effective activity . . .
Has a clearly defined instructional purpose. Focuses students on one key understanding. Ensures that students understand the idea. Helps students relate new understandings
and skills to previous ones. Matches the student’s level of readiness.
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Product is . . .
The demonstration of the learning.
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Effective assignments for a product will . . .
Communicate clear objectives. Provide for modes of expression. Outline expectations. Provide support and scaffolding. Be flexible.
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Roots of Quality Within Elements
ConnectivityDepth
Complexity
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Connectivity is …
The way in which the teacher connects the learning with real life utility and prior knowledge.
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Examples
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Examples
Sentence 1
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Connectivity
Connectivity provides Relevancy Interest Anticipation Positive feelings of success
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Depth
Depth allows explorations of content.
Depth provides opportunities to analyze key concepts and ideas.
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Complexity
Complexity provides opportunities to examine relationships between and within disciplines.
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Assessment of Student Differences
Readiness
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Readiness
Less ready may need Help More opportunities Structured or concrete activities Deliberate pace learning
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Readiness
More advanced may need Skip practice Complex, open-ended, abstract,
and multifaceted activities Brisk pace of work
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Interest
Interest refers to the child’s affinity, curiosity, or passion.
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Learning Profile
The learning profile has to do with how we learn.
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Strategy
Adapt
Content – Process – Product
based upon
Readiness – Interest – Learning Profile
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Strategies in Differentiating Sessions
Module 2: Modifications
Module 3: Compacting Curriculum
Module 4: Acceleration
Module 5: Independent Study
Module 6: Assessment and Reflection
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More Strategies for Differentiation
* multiple intelligences * literature circles* jigsaw * tiered lessons* taped material * tiered products* anchor activities * learning contracts* varying organizers * orbitals* varied texts * 4MAT* varied supplementary materials * interest centers* learning contracts * interest groups* small group instruction * varied homework* group investigation * varied journal prompts* varied questioning strategies *complex instruction
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Remember the Basics
It is a district expectation. It is a learning process. It is developmental. Go slowly.
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Credits
Director Kathryn Harwell Kee Former Director Staff Development, CFBISD, 1982-1994Former Asst. Superintendent, GCISD, 1994-2002
Assistant Director and Commentator Gerry CharleboisLead Teacher Specialist, Advanced AcademicsTeacher Leader, Elementary and Middle School
Special Thanks to . . . Support Staff Dr. Charles Cole, Assistant Superintendent Becky Pitzer, Coordinator of Staff Development Paula Morrow, Technology Specialist Dave Stephenson, Camera and Editor Vince Cowdrey, Georgeanne Villard, and AMAT students Suzy Hagar, Executive Director of Advanced Academic Services Chris Salerno, Director of Media Services
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Credits
Schools and Teachers Creekview High School: Matt Warnock, Kappi Helms,
Mansoureh Tehrani Newman Smith High School: Gerald Roulette Blalack Middle School: Brittnie Bragg Long Middle School: Tom Dowd and Dan Ford Furneaux Elementary: Tara Lane McCoy Elementary: Carol Schelp Farmers Branch Elementary: Patry Marcum-Lerwick Staff Development Liaisons: Stephanie Steele, Sharon Page,
Christine Rowland
Introduction to Differentiation
Resources
The Differentiated Classroom by Carol Ann Tomlinson. Leadership for Differentiating Schools and Classrooms by Carol Ann
Tomlinson and Susan Demirsky Allan. Best Practice: New Standards for Teaching and Learning in America’s Schools
by Steven Zemelman, Harvey Daniels and Arthur Hyde. Teaching Kids with Learning Difficulties in the Regular Classroom by Susan
Winebrenner. On the Road to Student Success, Curriculum Department of C-FB. Teaching Gifted Kids in the Regular Classroom by Susan Winebrenner. “Administrative Issues Regarding Differentiation” by Susan Winebrenner,
Presentation handout. “Preparing Teachers for Differentiated Instruction” by John H. Holloway,
Educational Leadership, September 2000. The Parallel Curriculum: A Design to Develop High Potential and Challenge
High-Ability Learners by Carol Ann Tomlinson, Sandra Kaplan, Joseph Renzulli, Jeanne Purcell, Jann Leppien, Deborah Burns.
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“Shifting into High Gear” by Evelyn Schneider, Educational Leadership, September 2000.
“Differentiation Committee Report” by Dr. Barbara Caffee, Carrollton-Farmers Branch Division of Instruction and Learning, February 2000.
“Reconcilable Differences? Standards-Based Teaching and Differentiation” by Carol Ann Tomlinson, Educational Leadership, September 2000.
Teaching Gifted Kids and Kids with Learning Difficulties in Mixed-Ability Classes by Susan Winebrenner.
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development: Differentiating Instruction, Video Series.
“On the Road to Differentiated Practice” by Kim L. Pettig, Educational Leadership, September 2000.
“Gifted Kids Need an Education, Too” by Susan Winebrenner, Educational Leadership, September 2000.
“When Changes for the Gifted Spur Differentiation for All” by Sandra W. Page, Educational Leadership, September 2000.
Teaching With the Brain in Mind, Eric Jensen, (1998) ASCD. “Independent Study: A Flexible Tool for Encouraging Academic and Personal
Growth” by Carol Ann Tomlinson, Middle School Journal, September 1993.
Resources