Differentiated Instruction
Hall, Tracey, Nicole Strangman, and Anne Meyer. "Differentiated Instruction and Implications for UDL Implementation." National Center on Accessible Instructional Materials. 2011. Retrieved from:
http://aim.cast.org/learn/historyarchive/backgroundpapers/differentiated_instruction_udl#.Uq9XLfRDuSo
This page includes a thorough definition and explanation of differentiated instruction, as well as examples and external links. The website that this page is taken from also includes many articles, examples, and resources for other learning and teaching strategies.
Differentiated Instruction Resources
"Differentiated Instruction." ASCD. 2013 Retrieved from:
http://www.ascd.org/research-a-topic/differentiated-instruction-resources.aspx
This website includes an overview of, books, articles, DVDs, and other resources on differentiated instruction.
Six Strategies for Differentiated Instruction
Miller, Andrew. "Six Strategies for Differentiated Instruction." Edutopia. 2013. Retrieved from:
http://www.edutopia.org/blog/differentiated-instruction-strategies-pbl-andrew-miller
These strategies include: differentiate through teams, reflecting and goal setting, mini-lessons, voice and choice in products, differentiate through formative assessments, and balance teamwork and individual work. This seems like a good resource for ideas on differentiated instruction.
Top Ten Differentiation Strategies
"Top Ten Differentiation Strategies." slideshare. 2011. Retrieved from:
http://www.slideshare.net/mrkaiser208/top-ten-differentiation-strategies
This is a slideshow (not necessarily scholarly but useful) with 10 differentiation strategies. In case it is ever taken offline or changed to "private" on slideshare, here are the strategies:
"NUMBER 10 Preassessment – Not the least important because it is 10. No differentiation unless you use it. Formal or informal Use data for designing lesson or unit.
NUMBER 9 Curriculum Compacting Essential for covering required material. Appropriate pace. Used to fill “gaps.” Used to cover material that will be easily mastered.
NUMBER 8 5 Most Difficult First Like compacting for a day Skill based subjects – math If students shows mastery, move onto independent work. Give credit for assignment.
NUMBER 7 Flexible Grouping Used after preassessment. Based on interest or readiness. Give all students a chance to show mastery and make groups accordingly.
NUMBER 6 Questioning Must be more than “What is.. When was..” High level questioning promotes high level thinking. Plan ahead.
NUMBER 5 Open-Ended Tasks Everyone accesses task at own level. Takes off artificial ceiling. Promotes creativity. Will show meaningful learning.
NUMBER 4 Tiering Not more work. Different work. Start small.
NUMBER 3 Learning Contracts Commitment to task Accountability Can be done in many ways.
NUMBER 2 Choice Boards Independent work with teacher direction. When mastery is demonstrated or as a class project. Be happy with all of the options.
NUMBER 1 Independent Projects Ultimate in autonomous learning. Huge student buy in. Even the unexpected will help you and the student learn something. Fun and Learning!! Nothing beats that."
Activate, Acquire, Apply/Adjust, and Assess
"Instructional Strategies That Support Differentiated Instruction." University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee. Retrieved from:
https://www4.uwm.edu/Org/mmp/ACM201213-files/ACM-Leadership-Instructional-Strategies.pdf
This pdf is split into four sections - activate, acquire, apply/adjust, assess - with many good strategies, graphic organizers, and ideas within each section
Hall, Tracey, Nicole Strangman, and Anne Meyer. "Differentiated Instruction and Implications for UDL Implementation." National Center on Accessible Instructional Materials. 2011. Retrieved from:
http://aim.cast.org/learn/historyarchive/backgroundpapers/differentiated_instruction_udl#.Uq9XLfRDuSo
This page includes a thorough definition and explanation of differentiated instruction, as well as examples and external links. The website that this page is taken from also includes many articles, examples, and resources for other learning and teaching strategies.
Differentiated Instruction Resources
"Differentiated Instruction." ASCD. 2013 Retrieved from:
http://www.ascd.org/research-a-topic/differentiated-instruction-resources.aspx
This website includes an overview of, books, articles, DVDs, and other resources on differentiated instruction.
Six Strategies for Differentiated Instruction
Miller, Andrew. "Six Strategies for Differentiated Instruction." Edutopia. 2013. Retrieved from:
http://www.edutopia.org/blog/differentiated-instruction-strategies-pbl-andrew-miller
These strategies include: differentiate through teams, reflecting and goal setting, mini-lessons, voice and choice in products, differentiate through formative assessments, and balance teamwork and individual work. This seems like a good resource for ideas on differentiated instruction.
Top Ten Differentiation Strategies
"Top Ten Differentiation Strategies." slideshare. 2011. Retrieved from:
http://www.slideshare.net/mrkaiser208/top-ten-differentiation-strategies
This is a slideshow (not necessarily scholarly but useful) with 10 differentiation strategies. In case it is ever taken offline or changed to "private" on slideshare, here are the strategies:
"NUMBER 10 Preassessment – Not the least important because it is 10. No differentiation unless you use it. Formal or informal Use data for designing lesson or unit.
NUMBER 9 Curriculum Compacting Essential for covering required material. Appropriate pace. Used to fill “gaps.” Used to cover material that will be easily mastered.
NUMBER 8 5 Most Difficult First Like compacting for a day Skill based subjects – math If students shows mastery, move onto independent work. Give credit for assignment.
NUMBER 7 Flexible Grouping Used after preassessment. Based on interest or readiness. Give all students a chance to show mastery and make groups accordingly.
NUMBER 6 Questioning Must be more than “What is.. When was..” High level questioning promotes high level thinking. Plan ahead.
NUMBER 5 Open-Ended Tasks Everyone accesses task at own level. Takes off artificial ceiling. Promotes creativity. Will show meaningful learning.
NUMBER 4 Tiering Not more work. Different work. Start small.
NUMBER 3 Learning Contracts Commitment to task Accountability Can be done in many ways.
NUMBER 2 Choice Boards Independent work with teacher direction. When mastery is demonstrated or as a class project. Be happy with all of the options.
NUMBER 1 Independent Projects Ultimate in autonomous learning. Huge student buy in. Even the unexpected will help you and the student learn something. Fun and Learning!! Nothing beats that."
Activate, Acquire, Apply/Adjust, and Assess
"Instructional Strategies That Support Differentiated Instruction." University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee. Retrieved from:
https://www4.uwm.edu/Org/mmp/ACM201213-files/ACM-Leadership-Instructional-Strategies.pdf
This pdf is split into four sections - activate, acquire, apply/adjust, assess - with many good strategies, graphic organizers, and ideas within each section