Differentiation

A teacher's proactive response to learner needs. Differentiation is philosophy driven and not strategy driven.

Differentiation self-assessment

Preconditions of differentiation

Student agency/ metacognition

For students to self-assess and select appropriate tasks (levelling tasks)

Growth mindset

To use language to encourage growth mindset
To use experience to encourage growth mindset

Formative assessment (readiness/ interest)

Responsive pedagogy

Flexible grouping

Clear learning outcomes

Teachers can differentiate based on

Content

Process

Students working through content at their own pace and level

Product

Affect

Environment

Using a variety of instructional strategies such as

Graphic organisers, front-loading vocabulary, small-group instruction, learning partnerships, mode of expression options, learning contracts, learning centres, independent inquiry.

Adapted from Tomlinson

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