The document discusses differentiation in teaching practice based on studies of four master teachers. It defines differentiation and provides examples of how teachers differentiate in their classrooms to meet varied student needs. Key aspects of differentiation mentioned include flexible grouping, formative assessment, tapping multiple intelligences, and using various instructional strategies. The document also notes that differentiation skills develop over time and becoming an expert differentiator involves making differentiation less systematic and more organic.

1. Differentiation: Theory into Practice Abby Guinn Jennifer Carolan April 4, 2007

3. Multiple Intelligences Howard Gardner Lev Vygotsky ZPD Theory Jean Piaget Motivation Theories Robert Sternberg Thinking Styles Wiggins and McTighe Assessment Differentiation An Approach to Teaching

5. The reality of differentiation

7. Teachers’ Differentiation in Practice is Dynamic and Complex

8. Teaching Variables Teacher’s personal style and preferences Curricular Resources Available State Standards Classroom Environment Flexible grouping ELL Advanced Learners Special Need Students Student Interests Student Diversity Scheduling/Time Constraints Classroom Management issues Assessment School Goals Student Choice MI Readiness

9. Differentiation skills develop over time Awareness of need for differentiation Assessment is summative Able to identify key features and principles Use of multiple presentation modes & materials Differentiation for one student trait (readiness/lp/interest) Varied approach to student assessment Consistent use of assessment for instructional planning (formative) Differentiating by readiness/lp/interest within a single learning experience or brief sequence of lessons Develops creative and innovative assessment/grading Designing differentiated lessons and units around key concepts/principles/skills Differentiation becomes less systematic and more organic Differentiation Advanced Beginner Expert Novice

15. It’s different every year. You know, you can think you’ve got it nailed down, but you had best be prepared to change at a moment’s notice. - Mrs. D

16. Keys to Getting Started High Quality Curriculum Clarity of Essential Understanding Know your students Observation Continuous Assessment Instructional Strategies Flexible Grouping Strategies Multiple Instructional Strategies Coaching Community Building Model respect for differences Build connections among students

17. Problem-Solving Challenges to Differentiation Differentiating Assessment Differentiating Curriculum Insights after watching video/potential suggestions Challenges

18. Lesson Template Consistent for all students Ideal areas for differentiation May be differentiated

20. Tic-Tac Toe Board Activity Easy linguistic Activity linguistic Activity Challenging kinesthetic Activity logical Core Concept Required Activity spatial Activity Challenging logical Activity Musical Activity Easy intrapersonal

23. Learner Cards Hugo Serrano Math 76% 2 older brothers ELA 83% single parent ERB 5.0 bee sting allergy April 12 L/P Soccer Kinesthetic Spelling Intrapersonal video games