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DIFFERENTIATING INSTRUCTION



JULY 2012


FACILITATED BY RADMILA HARDING




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Personalised
                    Learning               LD, ASD APD LLD
    Essential                              Dyslexia OCD OD ADD
                                           ADHD ….
    Knowledge
 Latest
Research
                                                GIFTED and
                                                TALENTED


           IEP‟s



                                               Evidence based
                                                   practice
    GIFTED AND LD



                                   POLT - Principles of
                                     Learning and




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                                       Teaching
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Basics of Differentiation




                                                                RTI – Response to Intervention
                                                              PoLT – Principles of Learning and
     Carol Ann Tomlinson                                                  Teaching
          June Maker                                            Evidence Based Teaching and
          David Sousa                                        Learning –Understanding by Design -
                                                                        Jay Mc Tighe
John Hattie and Robert Marzano
                                                                        Grant Wiggins




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Why do
we need
to dive in
the deep
  end?




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Differences in the Classroom:




•EAL
•LD
•GT
•Cultural
•Various
Disabilities
•IEP students
•Composite
classes

•Other




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LEARNING DIFFICULTIES




                                                   16-20 %




Ref: Peter Westwood : What Teachers Need to Know




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About Learning Difficulties
STUDENTS WITH
LEARNING DIFFICULTIES
• Not related directly to any specific physical sensory or
  intellectual impairment (although in some cases their
  intelligence may be somewhat below average)
• LD may be due to external factors:
   •   Socio-cultural disadvantage
   •   Limited opportunities to learn
   •   Lack of support from home
   •   An inappropriate curriculum
   •   Insufficient teaching in the early years
   •   Lack of success evident across most areas of school
       curriculum




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STUDENTS WITH
LEARNING DISABILITIES                           3-5%


• Much smaller number of students described as having
  specific learning disability – neurological disorder
  affecting the brain‟s ability to receive, process, store and
  respond to information
• Conventional methods often fail
• Chronic problems in earning basic literacy, numeracy and
  study skills (and possibly social )
• IQ – often average or above average
• Specific strategies can make a difference
• External assistance may be needed




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STUDENTS WITH
LEARNING DISABILITIES

• May become overwhelmed, frustrated
• May have difficulties with auditory processing of information
• Difficulties with reading, writing, spelling
• Low output
• Underperform
• Poor test performance
• Effort and success discrepancy




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THE AVERAGE CHILD
BY MIKE BUSCEMI
THE AVERAGE CHILD
BY MIKE BUSCEMI
    My grades have been okay.
    I listen in my classes.
    I’m in school every day. My teachers think I’m average;
    My parents think so too.
    I wish I didn’t know that, though;
    There’s lots I’d like to do.
    I’d like to build a rocket;
    I read a book on how.
    Or start a stamp collection…
    But no use trying now.
    ’Cause, since I found I’m average,
    I’m smart enough you see
    To know there’s nothing special
    I should expect of me.
    I’m part of that majority,
    That hump part of the bell,
    Who spends his life unnoticed




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    In an average kind of hell.
GIFTED STUDENTS WITH
LEARNING DISABILITY

“ The idea that a child can be both gifted and learning
disabled strikes some as a paradox.” Liddle and Porath 2002



                                             Overlooked and
“Dual exceptionalities”                       under-served




Munro suggests that up to 30% of gifted students may have
problems with reading such that their attainment level is
several years below expectation.




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GIFTED STUDENTS WITH
LEARNING DISABILITY
                                                  Leading to
                                                  secondary
                Aware of                          emotional,
                disability                      motivational and
                                                 behavioural
                                                   problems




                                                           Identification of
  Use of assistive                                           these gifted
    technology                                                students is
                                                               essential




                                Effective
                             remediation for
                             basic skills and
                                possibly
                               counselling




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Read article on
    page1

Any surprises?

  Insights?




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Page 2




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RTI AND EDUCATION OF GIFTED STUDENTS

     Outside the
 classroom – e.g..,                       Pull-together
  grade skipping,                          programs,
      subject                               academic
    acceleration,                         competitions,
     concurrent                          special projects
     enrolment




                      5-10%

 Consistent
                      30-35%
Differentiation

                       60%




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http://www.education.vic.gov.au/studentlearning/teachingprinciples/principl
es/default.htm




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http://www.evidencebasedteaching.co.uk/




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Differentiated Instruction?
                                                                      Differentiation is
                                                                      not a particular
                                                                            set of
                                                                        strategies…
The idea of differentiating instruction:




                                      “to accommodate the different ways
                                      that students learn - involves a hefty
                                      dose of common sense, as well as
                                      sturdy support in the theory and
                                      research of education.”
                                      (Tomlinson & Allan, 2000).




                                                                   But a framework
                                                                   for planning and
                                                                     carrying out
                                                                      instruction




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What is differentiation?


http://differentiationcentral.com/




Differentiation is a bit like an airport with passengers arriving from everywhere




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and traveling to different destinations
Differentiation is:“a philosophy that proposes that what we bring to school as learners
matters in how we learn”




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“… a way of thinking about the classroom and
acknowledging and honoring each student’s learning
needs and maximizing each student’s learning
capacity while developing a solid community of
learners” Tomlinson




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I already
                                   differentiate …




http://www.diffcentral.com//videos.html#miscon




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Plan
            together




“… means that teachers proactively plan varied approaches to what
students need to learn, how they will learn it, and how they will show they
have learned”




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“Differentiation is making sure that the right students get the right learning
tasks at the right time.
…differentiation is no longer an option; it is an obvious response.”
Lorna M Earl, 2003




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Differentiation

Means:Shaking up what goes on in the classroom – multiple ways of
taking in information, making sense of ideas, and expressing what they
learn




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Differentiation means teachers consider :




WHO are they teaching


WHAT they will teach


 “teachers accept that ALL students will move along the
learning continuum as far and as fast as possible”




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DIFFERENTIATION

Is – responsive instruction – teaching a class of individuals



                                                                Blooms




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Differentiation is NOT like the bowling alley – shoot down the
middle and see how many you can hit:




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Differentiation is NOT designed to stress teachers or get them
into knots!




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DIFFERENTIATION
   Variation in       It is not brand
   content process    new
   and product (and   IEP‟s
   environment)
                      Constant group
   Student            work
   differences
                      Only work in
   Varied Grouping    preferred ways
   Proactive
   response




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Differentiation:

Is NOT an add water and stir solution
It is complex and takes time to do well




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In the dim dark teaching past………..

     We thought: teaching is telling, focus on content delivery,
     grades separate the sheep from the goats




This model proposes
a rethinking of the structure, management and content of the classroom, inviting
participants within the learning context to become engaged in the process, to the
benefit of all. Pearl Subban




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Differentiation




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Page 3




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http://www.diffcentral.com/model.html
ACTIVITY



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TRADITIONAL CLASSROOMS
DIFFERENTIATED CLASSROOMS
 Characteristics of Traditional   Characteristics of Differentiated
 Classroom                        Classroom




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If you were a
 gifted student, a
   student with a
 disability or even
    an average
   student which
 classroom would
suit you better and
        why?




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Quality
Curriculum
based on
  UbD




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Differentiated Instruction




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UNDERSTANDING BY DESIGN JAY
MC TIGHE AND GRANT WIGGINS


   UbD is used to create quality curriculum

    Start with the question – what do we want our students
     to know and understand at the end of the lesson, week,
     unit, term?

    Then ask how can we help students get there

    What information, literacy skills, concepts do they need
     to gain this new understanding or new knowledge?

                                              Rigorous and
                                              relevant HOT




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KNOW UNDERSTAND DO




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http://www.diffcentral.com//videos.html#miscon




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Set the bar high
                                  but provide
                                many ways for
                                 all students to
                                     meet the
                                   objectives

          High quality
          curriculum



 Wide range
      of            Ongoing
instructional      assessment
 strategies




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2nd Element - Process
Differentiating Content : this is what we teach or what we
want the students to learn

• Tomlinson believes that in differentiating content we can:
      • Adapt what we teach
      • Modify or adapt how we give access to what we want
        the students to learn
      • Change content based on student’s readiness,
        interests, or learning profile
      • This can be done through concept based teaching,
        curriculum compacting, using varied texts and
        resources, learning contracts, mini lessons, varied
        support systems, audio video recorders, note taking
        organizers, digests, mentors

      Ref: Carol Ann Tomlinson “How to Differentiate Instruction in Mixed-Ability Classrooms”
      second edition




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“Raising academic standards
has more to do with elevating
  thinking processes than with
covering more topics.” Lynn Dickson




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2nd Element - Process
Differentiating Process: how students come to understand or
make sense of content
Differentiating the process means varying
learning activities or strategies to provide
appropriate methods for students to explore
concepts

                                                       We might
                                                     change the
                           Panic Zone               layout of the
                                                     track but all
                                                    the students
                            Learning                  are still in
                             Zone                      the race


                            Comfort
                             Zone




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3rd Element - Products

Differentiating Products: How students demonstrate what they have
come to know, understand and are able to do after an extended
period of learning



    •   These are generally products that come at the end of a
        long learning period.
    •   As with activities, effective product assignments too
        should focus on the essential knowledge, understanding,
        and skills specified as content goals
    •   They should call on students to use what they have
        learned .
    •   Product assignments should have a clear, challenging,
        and specified criteria for success, based on class
        expectations and individual needs




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Modifying Tests

Decreases stress, improves performance, allows
the child to demonstrate their knowledge



-Open book tests
-Oral tests versus written
-Having a reader
-Having a clarifier
-Having a scribe




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Differentiating the curriculum for gifted students


         State of New South Wales through the
         NSW Department of Education and Training,
         2007




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Activity 1
 􀁾
Using your syllabus documents, select a content outcome and
a skills outcome.

Using the Maker template, develop activities and/or questions
for each content, process and product modification.

When designing a differentiated curriculum not all areas of the
Maker model need to be incorporated into every teaching and
learning activity.

It is important to modify those aspects of curriculum that are
appropriate for the achievement of lesson or topic objectives.




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http://www.diffcentral.com//videos2.html#assessment




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ACTIVITY: STERNBERG’S
INTELLIGENCES




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ANALYTICAL
Analysing characters when I‟m reading or listening to a story
Comparing and contrasting points of view
Criticizing my own and others‟ work                                                                       Page 4
Thinking clearly and analytically
Evaluating my and others‟ points of view                         CREATIVE
Appealing to logic
Judging my and others‟ behaviour                                Designing new things
Explaining difficult problems to others                         Coming up with ideas
Solving logical problems                                        Using my imagination
Making inferences and deriving conclusions
                                                                Playing make-believe and pretend game
Sorting and classifying
                                                                Thinking of alternative solutions
Thinking about things
                                                                Noticing things people usually tend to ignore
   PRACTICAL                                                    Thinking in pictures and images

                                                                Inventing (new recipes, words, games)
  Taking things apart and fixing them
                                                                Supposing that things were different=
  Learning through hands-on activities
                                                                Thinking about what would have happened if
  Making and maintaining friends                                certain aspects of the world were different
  Understanding and respecting others                           Composing (new songs, melodies…)
  Putting into practice things I learned                        Acting and role playing
  Resolving conflicts

  Advising my friends on their problems

  Convincing someone to do something

  Learning by interacting with others
                                                                                       Add up each column.
  Applying my knowledge

  Working and being with others
                                                                                           What is your
  Adapting to new situations                                                               preference?
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HOW CAN KNOWLEDGE ABOUT
STUDENTS LEARNING STYLES
BE USEFUL? (HOW DO YOU
LIKE TO LEARN)

CAN THE KNOWLEDGE HELP
STUDENTS AS LEARNERS?

HOW DOES OUR PREFERENCE
INFLUENCE OUR TEACHING?




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Getting to know your students:


   Multiple Intelligences
   VAK
   Questionnaires
   etc




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Assessment Cycle
Pre-assessments are
      essential




                                 Plan            Implement




                           Use
Assess during the     assessment
                                                      Assessment
 lesson to adjust       to inform
                       instruction
    strategies

                                        Report
                                        Revise




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Dr. Heidi Andrade




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http://www.diffcentral.com//videos2.html#assessment




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4th Element - Affect

Differentiating Affect: How students’ emotions and
feelings impact on their learning


Affect is the weather in the classroom, the
teacher is the weather maker.




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5th Element – Learning Environment

A Flexible Learning Environment
The hallmark of a differentiated classroom in a flexible learning
environment.
The teacher asks: “What can I do to allow students of varying
readiness levels, interests and modes of learning to grow most
fully in this place?”
Consider how SPACE, MATERIALS and TIME can be used
flexibly.




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BRAIN RESEARCH

DI fits in with brain research – Meaning making




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BRAINS

All brains are unique therefore we need to respond to the needs of our students
and provide many opportunities for varied learning experiences




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BRAINS

Brain Research - Link Old With the New




    Teachers must create many opportunities to link
    the old with the new information because that is
    how the brain learns and remembers




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BRAIN

Role of Emotions:




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Brain research - Moderate Challenge
   BRAINS




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Prof Susan Brockhart
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Prof Susan Brockhart
COMPLETE THE : PERSONAL PROFILE AS AN
INCLUSIVE TEACHER – FORM #25


THE CHECKLIST CAN BE HELPFUL TO DETERMINE
AREAS OF TEACHING STRENGTH AND AREAS
THAT NEED TO BE IMPROVED


HOW INCLUSIVE ARE THE CLASSROOMS YOU ARE
FAMILIAR WITH?


FEEDBACK – WHAT USE DO YOU SEE FOR THIS
TYPE OF CHECKLIST WITH YOUR COLLEAGUES?




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Personal Profile as an Inclusive Teacher # Form 25                                          Page 5

Organising an Inclusive Classroom                                                         No   Sometimes or   Yes
                                                                                               Maybe




I always make detailed plans for my daily teaching


My daily teaching plan includes accommodations and modifications for students with
special needs




I keep careful records of intervention and inclusive strategies that have been used in
my class




I keep careful records of interventions and inclusive strategies that have been used in
my class




I keep accurate, up-to-date records of each student‟s progress




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Teaching in an Inclusive Classroom

I deal with most students behaviour problems successfully

I am flexible and use a range of teaching strategies to support students who have learning
difficulties


I have developed a good collection of resources to help me meet the needs of all my students



Most students make good personal progress in my class

I willingly accommodate students with difficulties in my class by modifying and adapting the
curriculum and the assignments




I have a positive and inclusive attitude towards all students in my class, regardless of their learning
and behavioural difficulties




I enjoy teaching students of all abilities

I am patient and supportive when students find learning difficult



I am patient and supportive when students have emotional or behavioural problems



When my students with special needs become adults, I think they will look back and remember my




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class positively
How will
                                          you lead
                                        the change
                                           at your
                                          school?




http://www.diffcentral.com//videos2.html#profdev




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HOW WILL I BE ABLE TO DO THIS?




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SOCIAL STORIES




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Asperger‟s Disorder

They need a teacher who is:




•Organized
•Calm
•Consistent
•Predictable
•“Unflappable”




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VISUALS
 FOR
WORK
TASKS




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Class
Schedule




           Individual work schedule




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                           Modbury Special School
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COMMON STRATEGIES

“ROSE REPORT”- ON DYSLEXIA

CHUNKING

1. If you have a lot of information or instructions to give,

break it down into shorter „chunks‟ of language, pausing after

each one. A long „block‟ of spoken language can be difficult

to process in one go.




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REORDERING
2. Say things in the order you want them to be done. So,

instead of

„Before you write your homework down, clear away the

equipment‟ say, „Clear away the equipment. Then write down

your homework.‟




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CUT DOWN THE AMOUNT
YOU SAY


3. Studies have shown that in some classrooms adults talk

for up to 90% of the time. For a young person with dyslexia

(or learning difficulties), this can feel overwhelming. Think

about structuring lessons and activities so there is a mixture

of activity-type.




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SLOW DOWN


4. Even slowing down your talking a bit means that students

will give longer responses, and will say more. This doesn‟t

mean that you have to start talking in a sing-song voice!




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GIVE VISUAL SUPPORT: USE GESTURE,
THINKING/CONCEPT MAPS, DEMONSTRATING,
QUICK SKETCHES


5. Visual support can take many different forms. Young
people with dyslexia and SLCN find information easier to
understand and process if it is supplemented by something
with a strong visual impact. This could be a natural gesture;
facial expression; use of pictures; video; quick drawings on
the whiteboard; using

the interactive whiteboard; linking to the Internet; using real
objects; demonstrating or showing instead of telling; using
mind maps on the board




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SARCASM, DOUBLE
MEANINGS


6. We all use phrases such as „off you go‟ or „get your
thinking caps on‟, or use tone of voice to show meaning „Oh
that‟s just great!‟, but these can be really difficult for young
people with dyslexia and (learning difficulties) who may
easily take them literally or get the wrong end of the stick
(there‟s another one!). Be aware of times

when you use language that is inferential or may have a
double meaning – try to make sure you use something else
or explain carefully.




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SIMPLIFY THE GRAMMAR


7. We often use a complex sentence when a simpler one
would do just as well. Some sentences are very difficult for
young people with dyslexia and learning difficulties to
understand such as passive tense, for example „Show me
who was the boy who was pushed‟, or embedded phrases,
for example „Put the one you thought it was next to the
beaker that boiled‟. Try to simplify your sentences.




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PAUSING AFTER YOU HAVE
ASKED A QUESTION


8. We know that adults often pause far too briefly when they have asked
a question before switching from one child to another, or jumping in
with another question. Young people with dyslexia learning difficulties
often need more „processing time‟ to get their thoughts together and
formulate a response. Waiting longer for a response can greatly help
these students to engage and contribute. Sometimes this isn‟t possible,
but there are often times when you can wait – it doesn‟t have to be
empty space, be aware of strategies for making it feel more natural, for
example, ask a question and say you‟re coming back for the answer, or
turn and write something on the board.




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COMMENTING

9. For pupils with dyslexia and learning difficulties ,
commenting on what they are doing, and pausing, rather
than asking questions, encourages dialogue and supports
their thinking and learning, for example „So, plants need light
and water to grow...‟/ ‟ I wonder what would happen if ….‟




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ORGANISING WRITING

 10. Students with dyslexia may need explicit teaching and
 strategies to help them overcome the barriers of poor short term
 memory.


 For example, they may need:


 ●structured support for planning;
 ●a scaffolding format, which helps them to plan a sequence of events;
 ●a range of key words/sentences (provided by the students) which they can refer
 to throughout their writing;
 ● the creative development of a storyline. This should not be inhibited by the
 technical aspects of writing, which can be considered at the redrafting and
 checking stages.


 http://www.dcsf.gov.uk/jimroseanddyslexia/




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KEEP IT VISUAL




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Freyer diagram – what the concept is and
is not




                                           It gives the students
                                             an opportunity to
                                                explain their
                                            understanding and
                                               to elaborate by
                                            providing examples
                                             and non-examples




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The Cornell System for
     Note-Taking




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Math                                                                 TM


    Organizer SMARTsheets




                                           http://www.graphicorganizers.co
                                           m/
  Edwin Ellis, PhD

                 Professor, University of Alabama
                 Research Affiliate, University of Kansas
                 Center for Research on Learning
                 President, Makes Sense Strategies, LLC




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© 2010 Edwin Ellis MakesSenseStrategies.com
Permission is granted to copy, distribute, and email this presentation to others
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INTEL READER




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EDU APPS – FREEWARE

WWW.EDUAPPS.ORG




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QUESTIONS TO GUIDE PLANNING
(STRICKLAND)
 Starting Point: What would I
 typically do in this lesson if I   Who are the
 were not going to                  students in your
 differentiate?                     class? What specific
 What is the purpose of the         traits or needs do
 unit? (overall purpose and         they have that
 how it fits into the year long     require
 goals)                             differentiation? In
 Standards                          what ways do they
 (local/state/national)             vary most (reading
 Know – facts, definitions,
                                    level, interest in
 rules, people, places              subject, need for
                                    structure, etc.)?
 Understand – big ideas,
 principles
                                    How do I know, how
                                    will I find out?
 Do – literacy, numeracy,




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 thinking, planning..
What will I differentiate?
Content or presentation      Starting Point: What
of content? Process?         would I typically do in
Product? Environment?        this lesson if I were not
                             going to differentiate?
How will I differentiate?
In response to student
readiness? Interest?         Draw up an overall plan
Learning profile? A          for lesson. (include
combination?                 ideas for whole class
                             instruction)
                             Using a tiered system
                             describe differentiated
                             tasks.
                             How will you know that
                             your lesson worked?




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DI TEMPLATE                                                          Pages
                                                                                             6-9
Planning Template – adapted from    Tiered Differentiated Lesson
Strickland
Subject:

Grade:

Purpose of the unit:                Who are the students in your class? What are their specific
                                    needs?
Standards:                          How do they vary in their skills, interests, etc.

KUD (Know, Understand, Do):



What will I differentiate?          How will I differentiate?




Lesson plan:                        Gifted and Talented Students – activity



                                    Near Grade Level Student – activity

                                    Students who would struggle at grade level – activity



Additional Considerations/Details   Did the lesson work?




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REFLECTION –
HOW DOES IT FIT?
How do the strategies and ideas presented today fit with your
paradigm of catering for students with additional learning
needs?
Read the article:


          Differentiated Classroom Learning – Reflection


Where is your school in terms of the differentiation journey?
What is the next step at your school?
How will it be implemented?


Discuss




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COLLABORATION
Make time to meet
Identify individually
appropriate learning
outcomes
What are the
differentiation
needs? (instruction,
materials,
assignments?
IEP
Monitoring of
progress




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Radmila Harding

hardingradmila@gmail.com

      0417 321 752




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Differentiating instruction in project day 2 short version final

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  • 3. Personalised Learning LD, ASD APD LLD Essential Dyslexia OCD OD ADD ADHD …. Knowledge Latest Research GIFTED and TALENTED IEP‟s Evidence based practice GIFTED AND LD POLT - Principles of Learning and 3 Teaching
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  • 5. Basics of Differentiation RTI – Response to Intervention PoLT – Principles of Learning and Carol Ann Tomlinson Teaching June Maker Evidence Based Teaching and David Sousa Learning –Understanding by Design - Jay Mc Tighe John Hattie and Robert Marzano Grant Wiggins 5
  • 6. Why do we need to dive in the deep end? 6
  • 7. Differences in the Classroom: •EAL •LD •GT •Cultural •Various Disabilities •IEP students •Composite classes •Other 7
  • 8. LEARNING DIFFICULTIES 16-20 % Ref: Peter Westwood : What Teachers Need to Know 8 About Learning Difficulties
  • 9. STUDENTS WITH LEARNING DIFFICULTIES • Not related directly to any specific physical sensory or intellectual impairment (although in some cases their intelligence may be somewhat below average) • LD may be due to external factors: • Socio-cultural disadvantage • Limited opportunities to learn • Lack of support from home • An inappropriate curriculum • Insufficient teaching in the early years • Lack of success evident across most areas of school curriculum 9
  • 10. STUDENTS WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES 3-5% • Much smaller number of students described as having specific learning disability – neurological disorder affecting the brain‟s ability to receive, process, store and respond to information • Conventional methods often fail • Chronic problems in earning basic literacy, numeracy and study skills (and possibly social ) • IQ – often average or above average • Specific strategies can make a difference • External assistance may be needed 10
  • 11. STUDENTS WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES • May become overwhelmed, frustrated • May have difficulties with auditory processing of information • Difficulties with reading, writing, spelling • Low output • Underperform • Poor test performance • Effort and success discrepancy 11
  • 12. 12 THE AVERAGE CHILD BY MIKE BUSCEMI
  • 13. THE AVERAGE CHILD BY MIKE BUSCEMI My grades have been okay. I listen in my classes. I’m in school every day. My teachers think I’m average; My parents think so too. I wish I didn’t know that, though; There’s lots I’d like to do. I’d like to build a rocket; I read a book on how. Or start a stamp collection… But no use trying now. ’Cause, since I found I’m average, I’m smart enough you see To know there’s nothing special I should expect of me. I’m part of that majority, That hump part of the bell, Who spends his life unnoticed 13 In an average kind of hell.
  • 14. GIFTED STUDENTS WITH LEARNING DISABILITY “ The idea that a child can be both gifted and learning disabled strikes some as a paradox.” Liddle and Porath 2002 Overlooked and “Dual exceptionalities” under-served Munro suggests that up to 30% of gifted students may have problems with reading such that their attainment level is several years below expectation. 14
  • 15. GIFTED STUDENTS WITH LEARNING DISABILITY Leading to secondary Aware of emotional, disability motivational and behavioural problems Identification of Use of assistive these gifted technology students is essential Effective remediation for basic skills and possibly counselling 15
  • 16. Read article on page1 Any surprises? Insights? 16
  • 17. Page 2 17
  • 18. RTI AND EDUCATION OF GIFTED STUDENTS Outside the classroom – e.g.., Pull-together grade skipping, programs, subject academic acceleration, competitions, concurrent special projects enrolment 5-10% Consistent 30-35% Differentiation 60% 18
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  • 22. Differentiated Instruction? Differentiation is not a particular set of strategies… The idea of differentiating instruction: “to accommodate the different ways that students learn - involves a hefty dose of common sense, as well as sturdy support in the theory and research of education.” (Tomlinson & Allan, 2000). But a framework for planning and carrying out instruction 22
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  • 24. What is differentiation? http://differentiationcentral.com/ Differentiation is a bit like an airport with passengers arriving from everywhere 24 and traveling to different destinations
  • 25. Differentiation is:“a philosophy that proposes that what we bring to school as learners matters in how we learn” 25
  • 26. “… a way of thinking about the classroom and acknowledging and honoring each student’s learning needs and maximizing each student’s learning capacity while developing a solid community of learners” Tomlinson 26
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  • 28. I already differentiate … http://www.diffcentral.com//videos.html#miscon 28
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  • 30. Plan together “… means that teachers proactively plan varied approaches to what students need to learn, how they will learn it, and how they will show they have learned” 30
  • 31. “Differentiation is making sure that the right students get the right learning tasks at the right time. …differentiation is no longer an option; it is an obvious response.” Lorna M Earl, 2003 31
  • 32. Differentiation Means:Shaking up what goes on in the classroom – multiple ways of taking in information, making sense of ideas, and expressing what they learn 32
  • 33. Differentiation means teachers consider : WHO are they teaching WHAT they will teach “teachers accept that ALL students will move along the learning continuum as far and as fast as possible” 33
  • 34. DIFFERENTIATION Is – responsive instruction – teaching a class of individuals Blooms 34
  • 35. Differentiation is NOT like the bowling alley – shoot down the middle and see how many you can hit: 35
  • 36. Differentiation is NOT designed to stress teachers or get them into knots! 36
  • 37. DIFFERENTIATION Variation in It is not brand content process new and product (and IEP‟s environment) Constant group Student work differences Only work in Varied Grouping preferred ways Proactive response 37
  • 38. Differentiation: Is NOT an add water and stir solution It is complex and takes time to do well 38
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  • 40. In the dim dark teaching past……….. We thought: teaching is telling, focus on content delivery, grades separate the sheep from the goats This model proposes a rethinking of the structure, management and content of the classroom, inviting participants within the learning context to become engaged in the process, to the benefit of all. Pearl Subban 40
  • 42. Page 3 42 http://www.diffcentral.com/model.html
  • 43. ACTIVITY 43
  • 44. TRADITIONAL CLASSROOMS DIFFERENTIATED CLASSROOMS Characteristics of Traditional Characteristics of Differentiated Classroom Classroom 44
  • 45. If you were a gifted student, a student with a disability or even an average student which classroom would suit you better and why? 45
  • 48. UNDERSTANDING BY DESIGN JAY MC TIGHE AND GRANT WIGGINS UbD is used to create quality curriculum  Start with the question – what do we want our students to know and understand at the end of the lesson, week, unit, term?  Then ask how can we help students get there  What information, literacy skills, concepts do they need to gain this new understanding or new knowledge? Rigorous and relevant HOT 48
  • 51. Set the bar high but provide many ways for all students to meet the objectives High quality curriculum Wide range of Ongoing instructional assessment strategies 51
  • 52. 2nd Element - Process Differentiating Content : this is what we teach or what we want the students to learn • Tomlinson believes that in differentiating content we can: • Adapt what we teach • Modify or adapt how we give access to what we want the students to learn • Change content based on student’s readiness, interests, or learning profile • This can be done through concept based teaching, curriculum compacting, using varied texts and resources, learning contracts, mini lessons, varied support systems, audio video recorders, note taking organizers, digests, mentors Ref: Carol Ann Tomlinson “How to Differentiate Instruction in Mixed-Ability Classrooms” second edition 52
  • 53. “Raising academic standards has more to do with elevating thinking processes than with covering more topics.” Lynn Dickson 53
  • 54. 2nd Element - Process Differentiating Process: how students come to understand or make sense of content Differentiating the process means varying learning activities or strategies to provide appropriate methods for students to explore concepts We might change the Panic Zone layout of the track but all the students Learning are still in Zone the race Comfort Zone 54
  • 55. 3rd Element - Products Differentiating Products: How students demonstrate what they have come to know, understand and are able to do after an extended period of learning • These are generally products that come at the end of a long learning period. • As with activities, effective product assignments too should focus on the essential knowledge, understanding, and skills specified as content goals • They should call on students to use what they have learned . • Product assignments should have a clear, challenging, and specified criteria for success, based on class expectations and individual needs 55
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  • 57. Modifying Tests Decreases stress, improves performance, allows the child to demonstrate their knowledge -Open book tests -Oral tests versus written -Having a reader -Having a clarifier -Having a scribe 57
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  • 59. Differentiating the curriculum for gifted students State of New South Wales through the NSW Department of Education and Training, 2007 59
  • 60. Activity 1 􀁾 Using your syllabus documents, select a content outcome and a skills outcome. Using the Maker template, develop activities and/or questions for each content, process and product modification. When designing a differentiated curriculum not all areas of the Maker model need to be incorporated into every teaching and learning activity. It is important to modify those aspects of curriculum that are appropriate for the achievement of lesson or topic objectives. 60
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  • 66. ANALYTICAL Analysing characters when I‟m reading or listening to a story Comparing and contrasting points of view Criticizing my own and others‟ work Page 4 Thinking clearly and analytically Evaluating my and others‟ points of view CREATIVE Appealing to logic Judging my and others‟ behaviour Designing new things Explaining difficult problems to others Coming up with ideas Solving logical problems Using my imagination Making inferences and deriving conclusions Playing make-believe and pretend game Sorting and classifying Thinking of alternative solutions Thinking about things Noticing things people usually tend to ignore PRACTICAL Thinking in pictures and images Inventing (new recipes, words, games) Taking things apart and fixing them Supposing that things were different= Learning through hands-on activities Thinking about what would have happened if Making and maintaining friends certain aspects of the world were different Understanding and respecting others Composing (new songs, melodies…) Putting into practice things I learned Acting and role playing Resolving conflicts Advising my friends on their problems Convincing someone to do something Learning by interacting with others Add up each column. Applying my knowledge Working and being with others What is your Adapting to new situations preference? 66
  • 67. HOW CAN KNOWLEDGE ABOUT STUDENTS LEARNING STYLES BE USEFUL? (HOW DO YOU LIKE TO LEARN) CAN THE KNOWLEDGE HELP STUDENTS AS LEARNERS? HOW DOES OUR PREFERENCE INFLUENCE OUR TEACHING? 67
  • 68. 68
  • 69. Getting to know your students:  Multiple Intelligences  VAK  Questionnaires  etc 69
  • 70. Assessment Cycle Pre-assessments are essential Plan Implement Use Assess during the assessment Assessment lesson to adjust to inform instruction strategies Report Revise 70
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  • 79. 4th Element - Affect Differentiating Affect: How students’ emotions and feelings impact on their learning Affect is the weather in the classroom, the teacher is the weather maker. 79
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  • 83. 5th Element – Learning Environment A Flexible Learning Environment The hallmark of a differentiated classroom in a flexible learning environment. The teacher asks: “What can I do to allow students of varying readiness levels, interests and modes of learning to grow most fully in this place?” Consider how SPACE, MATERIALS and TIME can be used flexibly. 83
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  • 87. BRAIN RESEARCH DI fits in with brain research – Meaning making 87
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  • 89. BRAINS All brains are unique therefore we need to respond to the needs of our students and provide many opportunities for varied learning experiences 89
  • 90. BRAINS Brain Research - Link Old With the New Teachers must create many opportunities to link the old with the new information because that is how the brain learns and remembers 90
  • 92. Brain research - Moderate Challenge BRAINS 92
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  • 99. COMPLETE THE : PERSONAL PROFILE AS AN INCLUSIVE TEACHER – FORM #25 THE CHECKLIST CAN BE HELPFUL TO DETERMINE AREAS OF TEACHING STRENGTH AND AREAS THAT NEED TO BE IMPROVED HOW INCLUSIVE ARE THE CLASSROOMS YOU ARE FAMILIAR WITH? FEEDBACK – WHAT USE DO YOU SEE FOR THIS TYPE OF CHECKLIST WITH YOUR COLLEAGUES? 99
  • 100. Personal Profile as an Inclusive Teacher # Form 25 Page 5 Organising an Inclusive Classroom No Sometimes or Yes Maybe I always make detailed plans for my daily teaching My daily teaching plan includes accommodations and modifications for students with special needs I keep careful records of intervention and inclusive strategies that have been used in my class I keep careful records of interventions and inclusive strategies that have been used in my class I keep accurate, up-to-date records of each student‟s progress 100
  • 101. Teaching in an Inclusive Classroom I deal with most students behaviour problems successfully I am flexible and use a range of teaching strategies to support students who have learning difficulties I have developed a good collection of resources to help me meet the needs of all my students Most students make good personal progress in my class I willingly accommodate students with difficulties in my class by modifying and adapting the curriculum and the assignments I have a positive and inclusive attitude towards all students in my class, regardless of their learning and behavioural difficulties I enjoy teaching students of all abilities I am patient and supportive when students find learning difficult I am patient and supportive when students have emotional or behavioural problems When my students with special needs become adults, I think they will look back and remember my 101 class positively
  • 102. How will you lead the change at your school? http://www.diffcentral.com//videos2.html#profdev 102
  • 103. HOW WILL I BE ABLE TO DO THIS? 103
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  • 113. Asperger‟s Disorder They need a teacher who is: •Organized •Calm •Consistent •Predictable •“Unflappable” 113
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  • 117. Class Schedule Individual work schedule 117 Modbury Special School
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  • 119. COMMON STRATEGIES “ROSE REPORT”- ON DYSLEXIA CHUNKING 1. If you have a lot of information or instructions to give, break it down into shorter „chunks‟ of language, pausing after each one. A long „block‟ of spoken language can be difficult to process in one go. 119
  • 120. REORDERING 2. Say things in the order you want them to be done. So, instead of „Before you write your homework down, clear away the equipment‟ say, „Clear away the equipment. Then write down your homework.‟ 120
  • 121. CUT DOWN THE AMOUNT YOU SAY 3. Studies have shown that in some classrooms adults talk for up to 90% of the time. For a young person with dyslexia (or learning difficulties), this can feel overwhelming. Think about structuring lessons and activities so there is a mixture of activity-type. 121
  • 122. SLOW DOWN 4. Even slowing down your talking a bit means that students will give longer responses, and will say more. This doesn‟t mean that you have to start talking in a sing-song voice! 122
  • 123. GIVE VISUAL SUPPORT: USE GESTURE, THINKING/CONCEPT MAPS, DEMONSTRATING, QUICK SKETCHES 5. Visual support can take many different forms. Young people with dyslexia and SLCN find information easier to understand and process if it is supplemented by something with a strong visual impact. This could be a natural gesture; facial expression; use of pictures; video; quick drawings on the whiteboard; using the interactive whiteboard; linking to the Internet; using real objects; demonstrating or showing instead of telling; using mind maps on the board 123
  • 124. SARCASM, DOUBLE MEANINGS 6. We all use phrases such as „off you go‟ or „get your thinking caps on‟, or use tone of voice to show meaning „Oh that‟s just great!‟, but these can be really difficult for young people with dyslexia and (learning difficulties) who may easily take them literally or get the wrong end of the stick (there‟s another one!). Be aware of times when you use language that is inferential or may have a double meaning – try to make sure you use something else or explain carefully. 124
  • 125. SIMPLIFY THE GRAMMAR 7. We often use a complex sentence when a simpler one would do just as well. Some sentences are very difficult for young people with dyslexia and learning difficulties to understand such as passive tense, for example „Show me who was the boy who was pushed‟, or embedded phrases, for example „Put the one you thought it was next to the beaker that boiled‟. Try to simplify your sentences. 125
  • 126. PAUSING AFTER YOU HAVE ASKED A QUESTION 8. We know that adults often pause far too briefly when they have asked a question before switching from one child to another, or jumping in with another question. Young people with dyslexia learning difficulties often need more „processing time‟ to get their thoughts together and formulate a response. Waiting longer for a response can greatly help these students to engage and contribute. Sometimes this isn‟t possible, but there are often times when you can wait – it doesn‟t have to be empty space, be aware of strategies for making it feel more natural, for example, ask a question and say you‟re coming back for the answer, or turn and write something on the board. 126
  • 127. COMMENTING 9. For pupils with dyslexia and learning difficulties , commenting on what they are doing, and pausing, rather than asking questions, encourages dialogue and supports their thinking and learning, for example „So, plants need light and water to grow...‟/ ‟ I wonder what would happen if ….‟ 127
  • 128. ORGANISING WRITING 10. Students with dyslexia may need explicit teaching and strategies to help them overcome the barriers of poor short term memory. For example, they may need: ●structured support for planning; ●a scaffolding format, which helps them to plan a sequence of events; ●a range of key words/sentences (provided by the students) which they can refer to throughout their writing; ● the creative development of a storyline. This should not be inhibited by the technical aspects of writing, which can be considered at the redrafting and checking stages. http://www.dcsf.gov.uk/jimroseanddyslexia/ 128
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  • 137. Freyer diagram – what the concept is and is not It gives the students an opportunity to explain their understanding and to elaborate by providing examples and non-examples 137
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  • 141. Math TM Organizer SMARTsheets http://www.graphicorganizers.co m/ Edwin Ellis, PhD Professor, University of Alabama Research Affiliate, University of Kansas Center for Research on Learning President, Makes Sense Strategies, LLC 141 © 2010 Edwin Ellis MakesSenseStrategies.com Permission is granted to copy, distribute, and email this presentation to others
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  • 155. QUESTIONS TO GUIDE PLANNING (STRICKLAND) Starting Point: What would I typically do in this lesson if I Who are the were not going to students in your differentiate? class? What specific What is the purpose of the traits or needs do unit? (overall purpose and they have that how it fits into the year long require goals) differentiation? In Standards what ways do they (local/state/national) vary most (reading Know – facts, definitions, level, interest in rules, people, places subject, need for structure, etc.)? Understand – big ideas, principles How do I know, how will I find out? Do – literacy, numeracy, 155 thinking, planning..
  • 156. What will I differentiate? Content or presentation Starting Point: What of content? Process? would I typically do in Product? Environment? this lesson if I were not going to differentiate? How will I differentiate? In response to student readiness? Interest? Draw up an overall plan Learning profile? A for lesson. (include combination? ideas for whole class instruction) Using a tiered system describe differentiated tasks. How will you know that your lesson worked? 156
  • 158. DI TEMPLATE Pages 6-9 Planning Template – adapted from Tiered Differentiated Lesson Strickland Subject: Grade: Purpose of the unit: Who are the students in your class? What are their specific needs? Standards: How do they vary in their skills, interests, etc. KUD (Know, Understand, Do): What will I differentiate? How will I differentiate? Lesson plan: Gifted and Talented Students – activity Near Grade Level Student – activity Students who would struggle at grade level – activity Additional Considerations/Details Did the lesson work? 158
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  • 160. REFLECTION – HOW DOES IT FIT? How do the strategies and ideas presented today fit with your paradigm of catering for students with additional learning needs? Read the article: Differentiated Classroom Learning – Reflection Where is your school in terms of the differentiation journey? What is the next step at your school? How will it be implemented? Discuss 160
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  1. Teachers are required to do more and more all the time. One of the major areas of change has been the request to assist and work effectively with all students – to be knowledgeable about Autism, Language Learning Disabilities, Emotional Disturbances, ESL, traumatised children, Dyslexia.On-going PD is essential.We also need to learn to manage out time even more effectively and to get rid of some things from our to do list – working with colleagues is a very powerful way of creating extra time.One of the major challenge for presenters is to ensure that the information presented today will be of relevance and to work out ways that you can use this information back at work. Often, we can get excited when we attend PD but when we return to school, it is often very hard to implement and not to get bogged down in the daily grind of work. There are so many demands on our time and as the education revolution unfolds, we have to remain sane, resilient, and adaptable.So while the giant minds are arguing about the next best thing, whether it be e5, or personalised learning, we as teachers have to face our students on a daily basis and ensure what we are delivering is effective and based on sound educational research.Today is an opportunity for me to share my 25 or so years of teaching, primarily students with additional needs and more recently as an education consultant working with teachers on differentiation and how to accommodate teaching and learning to the increasingly diverse school population.A couple of qualifiers, the work presented today is based on the research of some of the foremost educationalists in the field, there is a lot of disagreement and variability between experts and there are differences in statistics quoted. I have chosen statistics that most educationalists and researchers in australia would agree with (but we still need to allow for some variability).This is also not a presentation on brain function, although we will cover some of the basics of brain anatomy, this is also not a lesson on linguistics. Some of the terms used today may seem techinical and I have endeavoured to choose only the most relevant terms for today – further reading is recommended, and additional courses in phonics are certainly available, but today is not a course in phonics instruction.So, what is tody going to be about?
  2. Conventional methods often failMany students with learning issues have average or above average intelligenceSpecific planning and intervention can make a differenceSome students with additional learning needs may require external assistanceSense of being overwhelmed, frustrated and disorganisedDifficulty following instructionsTrouble with visual or auditory perception of informationProblems with writing, test taking, homeworkAcademic difficultiesEffort and success often not connectedRef: David A Sousa “How the Special Needs Brain Learns”
  3. Conventional methods often failMany students with learning issues have average or above average intelligenceSpecific planning and intervention can make a differenceSome students with additional learning needs may require external assistanceSense of being overwhelmed, frustrated and disorganisedDifficulty following instructionsTrouble with visual or auditory perception of informationProblems with writing, test taking, homeworkAcademic difficultiesEffort and success often not connectedRef: David A Sousa “How the Special Needs Brain Learns”
  4. to accommodate the different ways that students learn - involves a hefty dose of common sense, as well as sturdy support in the theory and research of education (Tomlinson & Allan, 2000). It is an approach to teaching that advocates active planning for student differences in classrooms.
  5. Differentiation is classroom practice that acknowledges the reality that students differ, and that the most effective teachers do whatever they can to engage all students in learning.Differentiation is a bit like an airport with passengers arriving from everywhere and traveling to different destinations.
  6. “… a way of thinking about the classroom and acknowledging and honoring each student’s learning needs and maximizing each student’s learning capacity while developing a solid community of learners”
  7. “… is responsive teaching rather than one size fits all teaching”
  8. “… means that teachers proactively plan varied approaches to what students need to learn, how they will learn it, and how they will show they have learned”
  9. “Differentiation is making sure that the right students get the right learning tasks at the right time.…differentiation is no longer an option; it is an obvious response.”Lorna M Earl, 2003
  10. “shaking up” what goes on in the classroom so that students have multiple options for taking in information, making sense of ideas, and expressing what they learn.
  11. “teachers take into account WHO they are teaching as well as WHAT they are teaching.“teachers accept that ALL students will move along the learning continuum as far and as fast as possible”
  12. Responsive InstructionGood InstructionTeachers teaching a class of individualsTeachers using flexible methods MI and Blooms remain popular models for differentiation that most teachers are familiar with – we won’t be spending time on those models today but it is important to acknowledge the influence of these modelsBlooms has been around for over 50 years (1956) and has been revised in 2000 and improved – very simply, the levels at the base of the pyramid are the prerequisite knowledge and skills – the higher levels are for analysing, evaluating and creating. The aim is to motivate teachers to design units of work that use all of the sections of the pyramid.In terms of MI – we all have strengths in different intelligences – focusing and planning with these activities in mind may result in a wider array of educational activities in the classroom and teachers can use them in planning lessons.What MI highlights is that students seem to learn in highly diverse ways and these different ways of learning offer teachers an opportunity to build instructional activities that involve a number of varied capabilities.It is highly likely that expanding the range of educational activities may very well result in enhanced learning.
  13. Traditional teaching… like the “Bowling Theory” – shoot down the middle and see how many you can hit…
  14. It is not… individualized instruction with separate lessons for each student
  15. Differentiation is:Variation in content process and product based on teacher attention to student differences in interest learning profile and readinessVaried groupings of students dependent on thoughtful consideration of learning goals and student characteristicsProactive response to student differences as often as possible though reactive response is also importantDifferentiation is not:A brand new way of teaching IEP’s for every studentTracking or ability grouping Constant group workAllowing students to work only in preferred ways on preferred topicsOccasional variation in teaching style or level of questions asked of individuals
  16. “Add water and stir” solutionThat complex challenges rarely have simple solutionsTeachers are both teachers and learnersEvery teacher can become better and better at effective instruction of academically diverse populationsClassrooms are diverse and will continue to diversify furtherThere really is no choice but to embrace and implement differentiationIf we want productivity, fairness, high standards, we need to diversify, we need to be flexible and this means creating a range of opportunities for success and modes of teaching
  17. Teaching is TellingTeacher is the teller (sage on stage)Learning is repeatingCurriculum is coverageStudents are unmotivated and dependentClassroom management synonymous with controlAssessment should happen at the end of large blocks of teachingGrades “separate the sheep from the goats”
  18. Many teachers feel poorly equipped for the challenge of diversified classrooms. Inclusion has become the norm and there is really no going back.
  19. If you were a student with a learning difference which classroom would suit you better and why?
  20. ContentProcessProductsLearning EnvironmentReadiness – what student knows, understands and can do today – their attitude toward school or topicInterest – is the great motivator – connect new learning with interestLearning Profile – learning style, IQ preference, gender and cultureTeachers can differentiate content process, product and environment …In addition, teachers need to consider 3 student characteristics as they put together curriculum and instructionTeachers can do this through a range of instructional strategies; for e.g., Multiple Intelligences, Interest Centers, Tiered Lessons, Varied Texts, Taped Materials …
  21. This is the learning content teachers want students to master.Content can be state approved curricula, in scope and sequence charts, in state or national standards, or in the curriculum material itself.In most cases the teacher will not be able to control the specific content that must be covered but he or she will have control over how to modify that content for presentation to the students based on the learning styles of the students and in that modification process, some content will be emphasised more than other material.
  22. The learning process involves how the student interacts with the content, and those learning interactions will in part be determined by the various learning preferences of the students (eg VAK)Because of the diversity of learning styles and preferences demonstrated by students today the differentiated classroom will typically involve a wide array of activities to address the different learning needs of everyone.These learning processes may include some of the following:Activating the learning – the introductory activities that focus on the material to be learned related that material to previously mastered material, let the student know why the material is important, and describe what students should be able to do once they learn.Learning activities – involve the actual instructional activities for the students such as modelling, rehearsal, educational games, movement Grouping activities – both individual and group oriented learning activities should be planned as part of the learning process
  23. The differentiation of product will be of paramount importance because demonstrations of learning allow the teacher to determine the students who have mastered the material and those who may need more time and continued instruction.Again, the learning styles of the students in the class will help to determine what types of products the teacher may wish to accept as demonstrations of learning.In a differentiated learning classroom, it would not be uncommon for a given unit of instruction to have 4 or 5 different types of culminating projects that students may choose in order to demonstrate their knowledge of the topic. Art projects, mini role plays, library or web based research, multimedia projects, paper and pencil projects, written reports, oral reports, all represent excellent projects that students may complete to demonstrate their knowledge.
  24. Tests are one form of product – but not the only one. Tests should not simply be a regurgitation of information but demonstrate capacity to use knowledge and skills. Flexible test taking options: taped answers, test questions read to them, extra timeHandout – a few ways in which teachers can differentiate products in response to student readiness, interest and learning profileA teacher who uses DI will constantly modify his or her classroom organisation, curriculum, instructional methods and assessment procedures to address the individual learning needs of the students in the class.A teachers relationship with and knowledge of the students in the class will be the basis for the differentiations in instruction and so the relationship between the teacher and the student is critical.It can be argued that a solid relationship with a knowledge of the student’s learning styles and preferences can provide an effective basis for DI. (Marzano)
  25. Ideas:Open book testsOral tests versus writtenHaving a readerHaving a clarifierHaving a scribeNot penalising spelling or grammar errorsMultiple choice – provide only one or two optionsWord questions in the positivee.g. Which one is correct vs. Which one is incorrectAllow props e.g. calculators, tables chart, spell checkers, word processorsStudents must know what they are allowed to take in with them e.g. dictionaryIf appropriate, allow student to not take the test, rather than ‘dismal failure’Explain some of the terminology or use simpler vocabulary Not imposing time limits i.e. student must complete what they canMark the test out of the questions answered, rather than out of the total number of questions
  26. Students need to feel safe and secure at school – both physically and emotionally and feel that they belong.Ways teachers can support the affective climate of the classroom:Modeling respectTeaching about respectHelping students understand and appreciate commonalities and differences among students
  27. Why Manage Emotional States?Eric JensenNegative states and disengagement contribute to lower cognitive performance (Matthews et al. 2002)• Positive states improves performance on many cognitive tasks (Ashby, et al. 1999)• Young children's feelings about school improve and students felt more competent when engaged (Valeski & Stipek 2001)• A wide body of evidence suggests that when students feel good about the teacher and learning, achievement rises.
  28. The Brain hungers for Meaning – looks for patterns, resists meaninglessness. Retains information that is “chunked” i.e., information that is organized around categories and ideas that increase the information’s meaningfulness. Brain seeks to connect parts to wholes, and we all learn by connecting something new to something already understood.
  29. Brains respond to information that carries deep meaning, is life shaping, relevant, important and that taps into EMOTIONS.
  30. Humans Learn Best with Moderate Challenge – if the task is too demanding the learner feels threatened and “downshifts” into protection mode, therefore is likely to not attend, and may become disruptive and may lose motivation to learn. On the other hand, a task that is too easy will shift the brain into “relaxation mode” suppressing thinking and problem solving and may also lose motivation to learn. Tasks must be adjusted to each student’s appropriate level and must escalate in complexity and challenge as students become more proficient.
  31. Prepares them for changes of environment or task, upcoming excursion etcUses their passions/interests to motivate them with assignments e.g. relating football to weather in SOSEWorks with their strengths Monitors their anxiety levels and reduces stressHas a realistic expectation of social and academic demandsWho uses the “Must Know, Should Know, Could Know” model Has a realistic expectation of homework Promotes independence and self-esteemGives constructive praise and criticismDoes not take anything personallyThe use of visual strategies, schedules, signs, social stories etc is highly recommended.Visual supports can be used to :help and enable the student to understand show what is required show what will happen (e.g. timetables) support communication including making choicesencourage independence provide reassuranceshow feelings, emotionsteach social skillssupport development of appropriate classroom behavioursprovide reward systems.
  32. A picture is worth a thousand wordsVisualising and Verbalising (Nancy Bell)Mind-mapsVisual schedules/timetablesPresent an outline of the lesson visuallyRepeated visual exposure Provide hand-outs versus note –takingRepresent time or size of task visually to decrease anxiety
  33. Complex information can be explained more easilyScaffolding can assist LD students
  34. There are many concepts that can be confusing because of their close relationships. The Frayer model provides students with the opportunity to understand what a concept is and what it is not. It gives students an opportunity to explain their understanding and to elaborate by providing examples and non-examples from their own lives.How to use it:1. Assign a concept that might be confusing because of its relational qualities.2. Explain the Frayer model diagram.3. Model how to fill out the diagram.4. Provide students with time to practice with assigned terms.5. Once the diagram is complete, let students share their work with other students. Display students' diagrams as posters throughout the unit so students can refer to the words and continue to add ideas.
  35. There is no one right way to take notes in class. One effective note-taking system is called The Cornell System, which was designed by Walter Pauk, emeritus, at Cornell University. To use this system you will need a large loose-leaf notebook. This allows you to insert class handouts, rearrange notes easily, or remove notes to spread them out and study. To learn more about this note-taking framework read Chapter 5 in Pauk's book, How to Study in College, 5th Edition.Page LayoutThe distinguishing feature of the Cornell system is the layout of the page on which you take your notes. The page layout includes large margins on the left and bottom of the page. A picture of this layout (not to scale), with dimensions, is shown below.  Cue (Recall) ColumnThe space to the left of the vertical margin should be reserved for a cue (or recall) column. You should not write in this area during the lecture, while you are taking notes. The cue column is not created until you review your notes (which, ideally, you do as soon after the lecture as possible, and certainly before the next lecture). As you study the material in your notes, you should devise questions which the notes answer (think "Jeopardy"). These questions are the "cues" that should be written in the cue column. By writing questions, you are forced to think about the lecture material in a way that clarifies meaning, reveals relationships, establishes continuity, strengthens memory, and attempts to predict test and exam items.The SummariesThe area below the horizontal margin near the bottom of the page should be reserved for a summary of the notes on that page. A summary is brief -- at most, only a few sentences. The page summary provides a concise review of the important material on the page. More importantly, in writing a summary, you are forced to view the material in a way that allows you to see how it all fits together, in a general sense. The summary should be written in your own words... helping you to own the information.Note-Taking AreaThe space to the right of the vertical margin is where you actually record your notes during the lecture. Pick a note-taking format with which you are comfortable -- there are no hard-and-fast rules for this aspect of the Cornell system. However, you should not attempt to transcribe verbatim every word spoken by the instructor. It is usually not difficult to separate the essential material from the non-essential. For instance, if information is written on the blackboard, it is probably important enough to include in your notes. To avoid missing information during the lecture, you should develop a system of abbreviations you understand, and you should write in telegraphic sentences (where you only include enough words to carry the essential meaning) or similar shorthand that is often used in cell phone text messages. As you take notes, realize that your emphasis should be on the key ideas, rather than the actual words used to convey those ideas.
  36. DNS Speech recognition software
  37. Designed and built based on user research and the latest technologies to give you the freedom to read what you want, where you want. The Intel® Reader transforms printed text to the spoken word. It combines a high-resolution camera with the power of an Intel Atom™ processor. Read on the spot, or store text for later listening. Easy-to-use buttons, audio and visual navigation, and straightforward menus keep things simple. Weighing just over a pound and about the size of a paperback book, the mobile Intel Reader can be used at school, work, home, or on the go. Versatile enough to play MP3, DAISY* books, and text transferred from a PC, the Intel Reader can also be used with the Intel Portable Capture Station to make it easy to scan, convert, and store multiple pages from a book or magazine. The Intel Reader is the result of the real-life experiences, coupled with decades of technology innovation and the commitment of Intel-GE Care Innovations™ to proactive healthcare and wellness.
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  39. EduAppsMyStudyBar: BETT Finalist 2011What is EduApps?EduApps is an initiative developed by the JISC Regional Support Centre Scotland North & East and consists of eight useful software collections that are free for you to download and use. The EduApps Family covers a range of user requirementsto support teaching and learning, so just choose the one that's right for you.The EduApps Family -just use it, give it, share it – all for free.AccessApps, provides a range of solutions to support writing, reading and planning, as well as sensory, cognitive and physical difficulties.TeachApps, is a collection of software specifically designed for teachers or lecturers.LearnApps, as its name implies, is specifically designed for learners. All learners or students can benefit from LearnApps.MyStudyBar, is our most popular program, providing a suite of apps to support literacy.MyVisBar, a high contrast floating toolbar, designed to support learners with visual difficulties. MyAccess, a portal to all your favourite and accessible applications providing inclusive e-learning options for all. Create&Convert, is our new kid on the block, designed to help publish accessible information for all.Accessible Formatting WordBar, create accessible Word documents with ease using our innovative WordBar.All EduApps collections can run from a USB pendrive plugged into a Windows computer. Therefore, they offer a portable, personal solution - with you wherever you go.
  40. MyStudyBar puts a whole range of individual and essential tools at your fingertips. Together, these have been designed to support the complete study cycle from research, planning and structuring to getting across a written or spoken message. MyStudyBar has 6 sections; each has a drop down menu offering personal choice, flexibility and independent learning, particularly for those learners who require additional strategies to support their learning. With over 15 apps to choose from, MyStudyBar is the perfect study aid. You can use MyStudyBar straight from a USB stick (if, for example, you are using a machine that is not your own) or you can install it directly to the desktop. (Technical staff in colleges or universities also have the choice of installing it on the network for everyone to use). However you choose to use it, MyStudyBar pops up on your screen like this:
  41. Instead, the classroom teacher, special educator, and paraprofessionalshould meet to plan how to include the student with a disability ingroup lessons and to identify individually appropriate learningoutcomes that are clearly understood by all team members. Next, theteacher and special educator can determine the student's need fordifferentiated expectations, instruction, materials, and assignments, aswell as ways in which the paraprofessional can help implement suchdifferentiation. Educators may also consider modifying their school'sservice delivery practices so that paraprofessionals, especially insecondary schools, are assigned to a limited number of subjects inwhich they can gain content proficiency.