“…differentiation can show us how to teach the same standard to a range of learners by employing a variety of teaching and learning modes.” Tomlinson 2000

PLAN Goals for the Lesson KNOW Strategies for differentiation Differentiation is NOT simply a set of strategies UNDERSTAND Differentiation is a teacher’s proactive response to individual student needs. DO Analyze teaching situations and consider a variety of appropriate teaching strategies for those situations

ACT Strategies Jigsaw Procedures Read the materials about your strategy in the folder you were provided As a Department discuss what the strategy is, how it works, and what you think the pros & cons of the strategy are. Complete the Jigsaw Graphic Organizer Be sure that everyone in your group can explain the strategy. You will be moving to other groups.

a sample activity using any of the learned strategies DO Create a sample activity using any of the learned strategies to address your Differentiation Scenario

Goals for the Lesson KNOW Strategies for differentiation Anchor Activities, Choice Menu, 6 Thinking Hats Differentiation is NOT simply a set of strategies UNDERSTAND Differentiation is a teacher’s proactive response to individual student needs. DO Analyze teaching situations and consider a variety of appropriate teaching strategies for those situations

Elements of Differentiation Teachers can differentiate at least 4 ways based on student readiness, interest, or learning profile: Environment How class feels Content What to learn How to access Process Learning Experiences Products Rehearse, Apply, and Extend what was learned in a unit Would you want to learn in this environment?

What does the learning area look like? Desk Arrangement Environment What does the learning area look like? Desk Arrangement Visual Information Word Walls etc Atmosphere Would you want to learn in this environment?

Content (the BIG Ideas) What will all students learn Information Concepts Rules Skills Strategies Know your curriculum area thoroughly Identify what All students will learn Some will A few will

How the students will learn & How you teach. The language you use Process How the students will learn & How you teach. The language you use Importance of vocabulary Use of Visuals Direct and Explicit Instruction Some students will need step by step instructions/scaffolding other will be more independent.

Detailing the outputs required Rubrics Personalise Learning Goals Product Detailing the outputs required Rubrics Personalise Learning Goals Variety of formats available Demonstrate Learning Students know what a B looks like, can measure their own progress. Own their own learning, know why they got the grade they did and how to do better next time.