Differentiating Instruction Marjorie Hall Haley, Ph.D. George Mason University Marjorie Hall Haley, PhD - GMU 1
K-W-L This is what I know about Differentiating Instruction (DI) This is what I want to know about DI This is what I learned about DI Marjorie Hall Haley, PhD - GMU 2
Differentiation is. Creating different opportunities within the same curriculum Putting students in situations where they don t know the answer often Differing the product from simple to complex Differing the process from concrete to abstract Marjorie Hall Haley, PhD - GMU 3
Differentiation is Differing the content from below to above grade level Differing the pace from slow to accelerated Marjorie Hall Haley, PhD - GMU 4
Differentiation isn t.. Creating more work (extra credit or do this when you re done. ) Using higher standards when grading Giving the same work, but expecting more Providing free-time challenge activities Marjorie Hall Haley, PhD - GMU 5
Differentiation isn t.. Using capable students as tutors to classmates Using individualized instruction exclusively Marjorie Hall Haley, PhD - GMU 6
Carol Tomlinson, Ph.D. Differentiation calls on us to make big leaps in the way we think about the classroom and curriculum. It takes a willingness to be a teacher who partners with kids in teaching and learning who s more of a facilitator than a dictator. It challenges the sense that curriculum is just coverage of facts. Marjorie Hall Haley, PhD - GMU 7
How Do I Differentiate? Keep the focus on concepts, emphasizing understanding and sensemaking Use ongoing assessments of readiness and interests preassess to find students needing more support and those who can excel Make grouping flexible. Move between whole-group, groups, and individuals. Marjorie Hall Haley, PhD - GMU 8
Why should I differentiate? There is strong evidence that meeting students where they are and addressing their needs is more likely to make their learning efficient and effective. Marjorie Hall Haley, PhD - GMU 9
Meet the diverse needs of ALL our learners Multiple Intelligences, IEPs and 504 plans, learning styles, cultural and linguistic differences Address the Standards (local, state, and national) Marjorie Hall Haley, PhD - GMU 10
Daily, weekly, monthly, yearly Teachers move away from seeing themselves as keepers and dispensers of knowledge Teachers move toward seeing themselves as organizers of learning opportunities Teachers organize classes for effective activity with a concentration on exploration Marjorie Hall Haley, PhD - GMU 11
Rules of Thumb How to differentiate Be clear on the key concepts and generalizations Every lesson should emphasize critical thinking Every lesson should be engaging Provide a balance between studentselected and teacher assigned tasks and working arrangements Marjorie Hall Haley, PhD - GMU 12
Differentiating involves 3 aspects of the curriculum Content Process Products Marjorie Hall Haley, PhD - GMU 13
3 Aspects of Differentiating Content: refers to concepts, principles, and skills that teachers want students to learn Process: refers to the activities that help students make sense of, and come to own, the ideas and skills being taught Products: refers to culminating projects that allow students to demonstrate and extend what they have learned Marjorie Hall Haley, PhD - GMU 14
Strategies for DI Stations Compacting Agendas Complex Instruction Orbital Studies Entry Points Marjorie Hall Haley, PhD - GMU 15
Strategies for DI Problem-based Learning Choice Boards Marjorie Hall Haley, PhD - GMU 16
What does a differentiated classroom look like? Teachers begin where the students are Teachers engage students in instruction through different learning modalities A student competes more against him/herself than others Teachers provide ways for each individual to learn Teachers use classroom time flexibly Marjorie Hall Haley, PhD - GMU 17
Where do I go for help? www.nctm.org/standards/ www.mcrel.org/products/notewor thy/barbaram.asp www.reading/org/links/lit_tp.htm l Ericec.org/ www.sricboces.org/goals2000/ Marjorie Hall Haley, PhD - GMU 18
Where do we go from here? Set clear expectations for studentcentered responsive instruction Create mentoring opportunities between and among your colleagues Look to teachers who practice DI to provide models Start slowly and purposefully don t take on any more than you re ready for! Marjorie Hall Haley, PhD - GMU 19
Have Fun! Marjorie Hall Haley, PhD - GMU 20
Differentiating Instruction: Something you are already doing to Meet All Your Students Needs Marjorie Hall Haley, PhD - GMU 21
THE END Marjorie Hall Haley, PhD - GMU 22
THANK YOU!! Marjorie Hall Haley, PhD - GMU 23
Differentiating Curricular elements Content: refers to input of the unit ideas, concepts, information and facts Process: refers to the ways students make their own sense of the content or input. Process is the how of teaching Marjorie Hall Haley, PhD - GMU 24
Product Product is the output of the unit or the ways students demonstrate their understanding of the content: role-plays, multimedia presentations, brochures, plays, songs, graphic organizers, posters, research papers, essays, videos, etc. Marjorie Hall Haley, PhD - GMU 25
When organizing a differentiated lesson, ask these? s What are the key concepts that every student must know, understand, and be able to do? What is being differentiated? (content, process, product) How is this lesson being differentiated? (readiness, interests, learning profiles) Marjorie Hall Haley, PhD - GMU 26
Why is this lesson being differentiated? (motivation, access, efficiency) Marjorie Hall Haley, PhD - GMU 27
THINK/PAIR/SHARE 1. How can you create a learning environment that supports differentiation of instruction? How can you prepare students for differentiation of instruction? What can you do to help students understand their learning differences? Marjorie Hall Haley, PhD - GMU 28
DI Terms Anchoring Activities: These are done at the beginning of the class period. The teacher provides students with options of things they may work on as an initial exercise. Usually they are a series of tasks. Students move from task to the next as they are completed. Marjorie Hall Haley, PhD - GMU 29
DI Terms Adjusting Questions: These can be in the form of a daily quiz or question/answer period during which time the teacher determines comprehension of previous class work. The teacher can target interest, readiness, and level of complexity of students. Marjorie Hall Haley, PhD - GMU 30
DI Terms Tiered Assignments: Providing students a variety of choices, depending on degree of interest, readiness, and complexity. Marjorie Hall Haley, PhD - GMU 31
DI Terms Learning Contracts: Students are provided with a listing of which tasks are to be completed. Flexible Grouping: Teachers group students according to mixed readiness and/or interest. Marjorie Hall Haley, PhD - GMU 32
K-W-L Differentiated Instruction This is what I know. This is what I want to know. This is what I learned. Marjorie Hall Haley, PhD - GMU 33