Differentiated Instruction
The teacher challenges and supports each student's learning by providing appropriate content and developing skills which address individual learning differences.
Sample Performance Indicators
4.1 Differentiates the instructional content, process, product, and learning environmnet to meet individual developmental needs.
4.2 Provides remediation, enrichment, and acceleration to further student understanding of material.
4.3 Uses flexible grouping strategies to encourage appropriate peer interaction and to accomodate learning needs/goals.
4.4 Uses diagnostic, formative, and summative assessment data to inform instructional modifications for individual students.
4.5 Develops critical and creative thinking by providing activities at the appropriate challenge level for students.
4.6 Demonstrates high learning expectations for all students commensurate with their developmental levels.
4.2 Provides remediation, enrichment, and acceleration to further student understanding of material.
4.3 Uses flexible grouping strategies to encourage appropriate peer interaction and to accomodate learning needs/goals.
4.4 Uses diagnostic, formative, and summative assessment data to inform instructional modifications for individual students.
4.5 Develops critical and creative thinking by providing activities at the appropriate challenge level for students.
4.6 Demonstrates high learning expectations for all students commensurate with their developmental levels.
GA DOE TKES Performance Rubric
ExemplaryIn addition to meeting the requirements for Proficient...
The teacher continually facilitates each student's opportunities to learn by engaging him/her in critical and creative thinking and challenging activities tailored to address individual learning needs and interests. (Teachers rated as Exemplary continually seeks ways to serve as role models or teacher leaders.) |
ProficientProficient is the expected level of performance.
The teacher consistently challenges and supports each student's learning by providing appropriate content and developing skills which address individual learning differences. |
Needs DevelopmentThe teacher inconsistently challenges students by providing appropriate content or by developing skills which address individual learning differences.
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IneffectiveThe teacher does not challenge students by providing appropriate content or by developing skills which address individual learning differences.
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A quick read that includes concrete examples of ways to differentiate lessons to provide students with respectful tasks.
A quick read that features 6 "rules" for differentiation and gives specific examples of what it is and what it not.
See the difference between two lessons (one with an emphasis on differentiation and one without).
Consider how the teacher in the above video uses technology as part of his differentiation.
Start this video at 3:38.
Rick is best known for his extensive work with differentiation, specifically in the areas of assessment and grading. His passion and enthusiasm for differentiation and assessment is electric.
Ideas for planning integration of technology to support differentiation.
Consider the top 4 ingredients to begin differentiating now.
How to use formative assessments to plan as a PLC for remediation.