Differentiation & Classroom Community
Differentiation In Carol Ann Tomlinson’s book, “Leadership for Differentiating Schools & Classrooms,” it describes differentiation as “teacher’s reacting responsively to a learner's needs,” and reacting in an active and positive manner. It is the opposite of the idea that all students learn the same way and should be provided with the same type of instruction. Instead, it focuses on the specific learning needs of each individual. The elements of curriculum that can be differentiated are content, process, and products. You can differentiate also by using student characteristics, such as readiness, interest, and learning profile. Among Tomlinson’s instructional strategies, I would love to use the following: learning centers interest groups group investigation learning contracts Universal Design for Learning According to the National Center on Universal Design for Learning, the purpose of Universal Design for Learning is to provide all...