1. How do you DI? Introduction to Differentiated Instruction for Teachers
By:
William Staros
March 1, 2010

2. Agenda and Objectives
Introduction to Differentiated Instruction-10 min
Steps to implementation-10 min
Questions, Comments and Concerns-5 min
What is Differentiated Instruction?
How does it help?
How do I DI my assessments?
What is the impact of DI?

3. What is Differentiated Instruction?
Differentiated Instruction is a concept that makes it possible to maximize learning for ALL students. It is a collection of instructionally intelligent strategies based on student-centered best practices that make it possible for teachers to create different pathways that respond to the needs of diverse learners.

4. How does Differentiated Instruction work?
A DI classroom includes many of these items each day.
Assessment
Learning Profile
Tiered Activities
Curriculum Compacting
Learning Contracts
Independent Study
Flexible Grouping
Anchor Activities
Learning Centers/Stations
Problem-Based Learning
Project-Based Learning

5. How Do I Assess in a Differentiated Classroom?
ASSESSMENT is NOT a synonym for TESTING.

6. THE GATHERING OF INFORMATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF GUIDING INSTRUCTION.
Assessment Cont.
ASSESSMENT IS…
THE GATHERING OF INFORMATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF GUIDING INSTRUCTION.

7. Grading in a Differentiated Classroom… Practices to Avoid When Grading Within a Differentiated Classroom
Docking late work
Giving reduced credit for corrected or retaken assignments and tests
Giving extra credit for tasks unrelated to original learning goals
Entering zeros for missed work

8. What does a differentiated Classroom look like?
Remember…“More Complex” does not mean more work
and
“Fair” is not always equal.
To manage a DI classroom teachers must consider the following:
Establishing Student Expectations-Routines, Procedures, Signals
Flexible Grouping-How, When, Where
Classroom organization/Arrangement-Where does everything go?

9. How will DI impact my students?
Students will feel like they are important
This is truly Student-centered
Each student will have something they are good at
The learning will be more life long and focused
Goals will not be grades but understanding

10. Questions, Comments and Concerns?
If you think of any after this presentation, my address is……..
THANK YOU!!!