Wednesday, September 18, 2013

What Differentiation is NOT...

(adapted from: http://www.learnquebec.ca/en/content/professional_development/media_literacy/documents/What_It_Is_NOT.pdf)

individualized instruction:
There is no way a teacher EVER has time for this. Remember, small groups is okay. Flexibility is also the key. The teacher needs to provide variety and choice.

chaotic:
Everything needs to be done in order and with purpose. Don't have too many activities happening simultaneously that it is too hard to monitor and control.

“dumbing down” the curriculum:
Rather, work within the students ZPD to develop instruction. Not only should differentiation be occuring with struggling students, but also accelerated students.


1 comment:

  1. I agree with all that you reviewed above, but I wasn't able to find the site you referenced. Will you send it to me in an email? Thanks! (3 pts.)

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