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This Concept Map, created with IHMC CmapTools, has information related to: Bettin_Curriculum Design on DI, Statement of Purpose Differentiated Instruction Professional Development Workshop Brittany Bettin EDTL 7100: Curriculum Design Reflection and Assessment: Evaluating Effectiveness, What is Differentiated Instruction? Three Key Components of DI: flexibility of PRODUCT, Preparatory Steps: Getting to know your Students Identifying Student Needs Student Needs: Including disabilities, learning style preferences, social weaknesses, etc. Student Profiles Parent/Teacher Communication Teacher Observation Learning Styles Checklist, Statement of Purpose Differentiated Instruction Professional Development Workshop Brittany Bettin EDTL 7100: Curriculum Design Why is Differentiated Instruction Important?, Reflection and Assessment: Evaluating Effectiveness Students Differentiated Instruction stresses the importance of meeting EVERY childs' needs. Improved student learning and comprehension must be occuring for EVERY student., What is Differentiated Instruction? Definitions “Differentiated instruction does not change WHAT is taught; it changes HOW it is taught. Instruction is tailored based on individual differences… teachers modify their instructional strategies to create appropriately different learning experiences for different students,” (Hall, 2009, p. 1)., Preparatory Steps: Getting to know your Students Identifying Student Needs Student Interests: Including hobbies, likes/dislikes, preferred activities, topics/subjects of interest Student Interest Surveys Parent/Teacher Communication, Reflection and Assessment: Evaluating Effectiveness Students Pre- and Post- Assessments MUST be analyzed and compared to understand and evaluate student comprehension and performance. Necessary changes must occur., Reflection and Assessment: Evaluating Effectiveness Teacher Reflection may come in the form of: Teacher diary Instructional logs Teacher interviews Peer observation Recording lessons Student feedback Student evaluation, Implementing Differentiated Instruction: Instructional Methods/Strategies Content --- Utilize pre-tests to assess where individual students need to begin study of a given topic or unit. --- Encourage thinking at various levels of Bloom's taxonomy. --- Use a variety of instructional delivery methods to address different learning styles. --- Break assignments into smaller, more manageable parts that include structured directions for each part. --- Choose broad instructional concepts and skills that lend themselves to understanding at various levels of complexity. [Tiered-Lesson Planning] (Willoughby), Statement of Purpose Differentiated Instruction Professional Development Workshop Brittany Bettin EDTL 7100: Curriculum Design What is Differentiated Instruction?, Reflection and Assessment: Evaluating Effectiveness Teacher Teachers must continously and critically reflect on and evaluate the effectiveness (or lack of) of their teaching on student learning., Why is Differentiated Instruction Important? Research-Based Explanations Differentiated instruction is considered an effective method for catering to all students and “promotes equity and excellence by focusing on best- practice instruction in mixed ability classrooms,” (Tomlinson, 2000, p. 25)., Statement of Purpose Differentiated Instruction Professional Development Workshop Brittany Bettin EDTL 7100: Curriculum Design Sequencing Rationale, What is Differentiated Instruction? Definitions "Differentiating instruction is a not a single strategy or practice but rather an approach that utilizes research-based instructional and organizational practices to accommodate student differences in the classroom," (Center on Instruction)., Statement of Purpose Differentiated Instruction Professional Development Workshop Brittany Bettin EDTL 7100: Curriculum Design Additional Resources for Differentiated Instruction, Why is Differentiated Instruction Important? Research-Based Explanations Hall (2009) states, “Students arrive from a montage of backgrounds with very different needs. They form a mosaic of diversity – academically, culturally, linguistically, economically, socially, and motivationally,” (p. 1)., What is Differentiated Instruction? Definitions Levy (2008), indicates the core of differentiated instruction is flexibility in content, process, and product based on students strengths, needs, and learning styles., Implementing Differentiated Instruction: Instructional Methods/Strategies Process General: Best Practice Methods (Democratic Choices, Authentic Teaching and Learning, Relevant, Experential, Reflective, Challenging, Student-Centered) --- Provide access to a variety of materials which target different learning preferences and reading abilities. --- Develop activities that target auditory, visual, and kinesthetic learners. --- Establish stations for inquiry-based, independent learning activities. --- Create activities that vary in level of complexity and degree of abstract thinking required. --- Use flexible grouping to group and regroup students based on factors including content, ability, and assessment results. (Willoughby), Statement of Purpose Differentiated Instruction Professional Development Workshop Brittany Bettin EDTL 7100: Curriculum Design Unit Learner Outcomes