Differentiated+Instruction

media type="youtube" key="FJMkcL6Do0Q" height="344" width="425" Not all students are alike. Based on this knowledge, differentiated instruction applies an approach to teaching and learning so that students have multiple options for taking in information and making sense of ideas. The model of differentiated instruction requires teachers to be flexible in their approach to teaching and adjusting the curriculum and presentation of information to learners rather than expecting students to modify themselves for the curriculum. Classroom teaching is a blend of whole-class, group and individual instruction. Differentiated Instruction is a teaching theory based on the premise that instructional approaches should vary and be adapted in relation to individual and diverse students in classrooms. As stated above each student is unique and that is why the teacher must find a means to accommodate each student. There are many different types of leaners (ex: kinesthetic, logical, etc.) and each one needs to be satisfied. It is nearly impossible to satisfy every single child for each lesson. Some students would prefer to learn hands on, by themselves, or in groups. This is where differentiated learning comes into play. The teacher must find a way to appease all of the students but it does not necessarily need to be within one lesson. The teacher can have a lesson where the students are to work independently and another lesson where the students can work in groups. It is important to be able to identify the how each student learns best so one can adapt his/her lessons accordingly. One of the most difficult and less inventive ways to incorporate technology into the students learning is to limit them to only the computer lab. The computer lab is a very effective means of getting the students used to computers while allowing them to have fun and learn at the same time. However, the children's introduction to technology should not be limited to only this form. It is important to have a lot of different teaching methods so that the students are getting stimulated in all aspects of learning. Chart/map describing theory: [|ncac_diffinstruc.html]
 * Differentiate instruction** is to recognize students varying background knowledge, readiness, language, preferences in learning, interests, and to react responsively. Differentiated instruction is a process to approach teaching and learning for students of differing abilities in the same class. The intent of differentiating instruction is to maximize each student’s growth and individual success by meeting each student where he or she is, and assisting in the learning process.

An example of differentiated instruction is when you have regular children, special needs children, and gifted children being taught in the same classroom.

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