Differentiated Instruction
Submitted by crenca on Sun, 08/31/2008 - 11:19.
Podcasts for Differentiated Instruction
- Part 1: Introduction ~ Carole Renca introduces the teaching theory of DI
- Part 2: Learning Styles ~ Laura Botte presents information about varied learning styles
- Part 3: Student-Centered Learning ~ Janelle Gendimenico addresses student-centered learning
Qualities of Differentiated Instruction
1. The teacher is sensitive to student varied learning styles and will modify his or her curriculum to meet the needs of individual students.
2. The teacher nurtures student relationships and creates a learning environment that fosters learning.
3. Initial and ongoing assessments allow for the measurement of goals.
3. Teaching DI involves understanding student background, readiness, language and create lessons that ignite interest.
4. DI means teaching in multiple ways (words and images), and allows for individual and flexible group learning.
5. Standard and personal goals are outlined clearly using rubrics that progress from "good" to "exemplary" expectations.
6. Students are explorers of knowledge and teachers act as facilitators that help students make the necessary connections to navigate forward.
| Attachment | Size |
|---|---|
| Introduction .mp3 | 3.8 MB |
| Learning styles.mp3 | 5.82 MB |
| Student-Centered Learning.mp3 | 6.3 MB |
Differentiated Instruction
Well done. In particular I enjoyed your student interviews. What a great idea.
Daniel Pink in his book "A Whole New Mind." suggests that individuals with a wide range of skills and abilities will do much better in the new economy. Do you think we may be doing our students a disservice if we let them choose content, learning methods and assessment tools that they are most comfortable with instead of forcing them out of their comfort zones and perhaps giving them a larger skill set and a broader view of various subjects. For example, a strong writer who hates to speak in front of a group who is always allowed to choose to write answers rather than give an oral answer may never get a chance to become a competent speaker in front of a group.
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This series is jam-packed with great information and provides a variety of perspectives on this topic. I enjoyed the indepth description of student-centered learning and appreciated hearing student perspectives on this topic. Thanks for this work.
Sandy Lathem
University of Vermont
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