Sophie Farag The American University in Cairo

Differentiation Different learning routes based on needs Achieve appropriate outcomes

Types of Differentiation 1. By outcome or response 2. By resource or text 3. By task

Using Technology Equalizer in a classroom with diverse learners Assistive technology Mainstream technologies Available resources

1. Differentiation by Outcome Open-ended tasks No single right answer Students work at own level Students decide how to approach task Outcome is at student’s level of ability

Student-Centered Tasks Creative writing, journals, diaries Reflection or response tasks Report on projects: poster, chart, presentation Brainstorming activities

Collaboration and Presentation

2. Differentiation by Resource Students have different abilities Resources can be of different levels For more able students Longer texts Complex language Advanced vocabulary

Reading

3. Differentiation by Task Provide different activities for different students Activities get progressively more difficult (Bloom’s Taxonomy) Extension tasks for students who finish first Group and pair work Different abilities Same ability

Listening/Reading Activity Student A (most advanced): takes notes / writes a summary on a blank sheet of paper Student B (needs some help): Scientists and engineers often draw inspiration from designs found in ____________. Student C (needs a lot of support): Scientists and engineers often draw inspiration from designs found in nature/space/Germany.  All students are working on the same text at a level they find comfortable.

Writing Activity Student A (most advanced): Writing task given with no support Student B (needs some help): Guiding questions to help keep student on topic Student C (needs a lot of support): Outline or incomplete text and student adds words or phrases  All students are working on the same task at their own level.

Teaching Vocabulary Quizlet.com Mobile Phone App

Multi-sensory List Flashcards

Online games (e.g., matching) Cards to print (e.g., memory)

My Study Bar Mind-Mapping Text Reader Writing Support

Thank You! Questions for Presenters?