Differentiation for All Learners

Enrichment Program Planning

A Little History Lesson

Whole-group lessons geared toward one achievement level

Textbook-based instruction

Most learning culminates at the knowledge level of Bloom’s Taxonomy

Future at STM

Differentiated instruction

Core Curriculum based instruction

Student-centered classrooms

Differentiation: the why

Classroom data

Curriculum-based activities

Engages students

Differentiation: the how Grade level curriculum objectives Pre-tests/work samples Lesson plans and activities Student centered classroom Clear rubrics and expectations Fluid movement

http://www.apa.org/ed/governance/bea/assessment-cyberguide-v2.pdf

Create: integrate, write, rewrite, collaborate, simulate, test

Evaluate: support, decide, recommend, find errors, defend, measure

Analyze: compare, classify, infer, contrast, appraise

Apply: solve, calculate, illustrate, dramatize, paint, change, teach

Understand: explain, describe, interpret, summarize, predict, give examples

Knowledge: define, identify, describe, label, list, name, match, select, memorize

What we are already doing: Math learning stations in 4th grade Centers in grades K-2 Learning Station and Center activities can be leveled using Bloom’s Taxonomy as a basis for activity selection Math options in Middle School Small group activities in SS in Middle

School

Where we are going: Staff development- December 5th

Initial focus on Math and Language Arts in the Elementary grades, and a focus in each subject area in the Middle School

The tough road ahead:

Added assessment development/analysis and planning time

Time to access resources and resource sharing

Change in how instructional time is used

Benefits: Students are engaged and enjoy

learning at their appropriate achievement level

Lower instance of negative behaviors Students are able to shine in their areas

of strength and grow in their areas of weakness

Teachers become even more familiar with their students’ academic needs and are better equipped to respond to them

As one teacher put it, “It is just more fun to teach this way!”