Individualizing and Differentiating Instruction

“Methods to meet a variety of learners in today’s diverse

classroom”

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Differentiated Instruction

Content Give a pre-test to determine knowledge base

Process Vary the types of learning activities

Product Allow for a variety of learning products

Menus A “menu” of activity choices that are all

related to the learning goals and objectives are compiled.

Students may choose from the menu what items they would like to carry out to learn the material.

Menus may be tiered according to ability levels. Math Menu (rational functions) Science Menu (Momentum and Collisions Menu.doc)

Tiered Activities

Provide a challenge to students of all

ability levels through tiers. Each tier provides different levels of

complexity. Chemical Bonds Table Atom Graphic Organizers

Orbital Studies

Short term (3-6 weeks) independent or group investigations.

Student’s choose the project type, design the plan, define the final product and negotiate the grading rubric with the teacher.

Students are usually required to present end result to class. “Let Me Introduce You” Orbital Study

Stations Different tasks carried out simultaneously. Students may skip stations if they know

the material. Some stations may be for advanced

students only. Students rotate through several stations

to master the content/skills related to the topic. Equations Triangle Congruency

Yes ! Can-Individualized Learning Plans

A variety of activity choices tailored to individual learning styles Activities align with six different

learning styles Students work out of their major

learning styles

Yes ! Can (cont.)

ILP consists of whole group, individual and assessment activities Samples Math ILP (lateral area ilp) Science ILP (cells ilp) http://www.yesicanresources.com/

Compacting

Curriculum compacting is a three-step process implemented by the teacher for one or more students who have mastered portions of the essential curriculum:

1) pre-assess to determine what a student knows about content/skills to be taught; 2) modify learning activities so that student receives

instruction only about what he/she does not already know 3) provide alternative learning activities that offer

acceleration of meaningful, challenging enrichment

Independent Study

Students select topic, set goals and criteria for work, negotiate evaluation plan with teachers and present results to appropriate audience.

Independent study provides total flexibility based on students readiness, interest, and learning profile. Compacting/Independent Study Lesson

Tools to Aid Differentiated Instruction

iTouch Interwrite Board Hands-On Manipulatives Shoe Box Labs

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