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This Concept Map, created with IHMC CmapTools, has information related to: Bettin_Curriculum Design with Instructional Design, Preparatory Steps: Getting to know your Students Identifying Student Needs Student Needs: Including disabilities, learning style preferences, social weaknesses, etc. Student Profiles Parent/Teacher Communication Teacher Observation Learning Styles Checklist, What is Differentiated Instruction? Three Key Components of DI: flexibility of PRODUCT, Statement of Purpose Differentiated Instruction Professional Development Workshop Brittany Bettin EDTL 7100: Curriculum Design Reflection and Assessment: Evaluating Effectiveness, Statement of Purpose Differentiated Instruction Professional Development Workshop Brittany Bettin EDTL 7100: Curriculum Design Why is Differentiated Instruction Important?, What is Differentiated Instruction? Definitions “Differentiated instruction does not change WHAT is taught; it changes HOW it is taught. Instruction is tailored based on individual differences… teachers modify their instructional strategies to create appropriately different learning experiences for different students,” (Hall, 2009, p. 1)., Reflection and Assessment: Evaluating Effectiveness Students Differentiated Instruction stresses the importance of meeting EVERY childs' needs. Improved student learning and comprehension must be occuring for EVERY student., Preparatory Steps: Getting to know your Students Identifying Student Needs Student Interests: Including hobbies, likes/dislikes, preferred activities, topics/subjects of interest Student Interest Surveys Parent/Teacher Communication, Reflection and Assessment: Evaluating Effectiveness Students Pre- and Post- Assessments MUST be analyzed and compared to understand and evaluate student comprehension and performance. Necessary changes must occur., Implementing Differentiated Instruction: Instructional Methods/Strategies Content --- Utilize pre-tests to assess where individual students need to begin study of a given topic or unit. --- Encourage thinking at various levels of Bloom's taxonomy. --- Use a variety of instructional delivery methods to address different learning styles. --- Break assignments into smaller, more manageable parts that include structured directions for each part. --- Choose broad instructional concepts and skills that lend themselves to understanding at various levels of complexity. [Tiered-Lesson Planning] (Willoughby), Reflection and Assessment: Evaluating Effectiveness Teacher Reflection may come in the form of: Teacher diary Instructional logs Teacher interviews Peer observation Recording lessons Student feedback Student evaluation, Implementing Differentiated Instruction: Instructional Methods/Strategies Subunit 4 Instructional Design, Reflection and Assessment: Evaluating Effectiveness Teacher Teachers must continously and critically reflect on and evaluate the effectiveness (or lack of) of their teaching on student learning., Statement of Purpose Differentiated Instruction Professional Development Workshop Brittany Bettin EDTL 7100: Curriculum Design What is Differentiated Instruction?, What is Differentiated Instruction? Definitions "Differentiating instruction is a not a single strategy or practice but rather an approach that utilizes research-based instructional and organizational practices to accommodate student differences in the classroom," (Center on Instruction)., Statement of Purpose Differentiated Instruction Professional Development Workshop Brittany Bettin EDTL 7100: Curriculum Design Sequencing Rationale, Why is Differentiated Instruction Important? Research-Based Explanations Differentiated instruction is considered an effective method for catering to all students and “promotes equity and excellence by focusing on best- practice instruction in mixed ability classrooms,” (Tomlinson, 2000, p. 25)., Statement of Purpose Differentiated Instruction Professional Development Workshop Brittany Bettin EDTL 7100: Curriculum Design Additional Resources for Differentiated Instruction, Why is Differentiated Instruction Important? Research-Based Explanations Hall (2009) states, “Students arrive from a montage of backgrounds with very different needs. They form a mosaic of diversity – academically, culturally, linguistically, economically, socially, and motivationally,” (p. 1)., What is Differentiated Instruction? Definitions Levy (2008), indicates the core of differentiated instruction is flexibility in content, process, and product based on students strengths, needs, and learning styles., Statement of Purpose Differentiated Instruction Professional Development Workshop Brittany Bettin EDTL 7100: Curriculum Design Unit Learner Outcomes