KPR De-Streaming Planning Framework and De-Streaming Lesson and Unit Plan template.
Lesson Plan for De-Streamed Courses
KPR's De-streaming Planning Framework
PD Day Activity, May 6th 2022
De-streaming is not only about curriculum We need to keep an open mind to changes regarding our pedagogy so that we can our foster inclusive and equitable learning environments. These videos offer important thinking on this process and hopefully inspire us to reflect on our current teaching practices.
Streaming in Ontario Schools
A Path Without a Choice: Academic Streaming
I Wasn't the One Who Chose My Classes (Testimonial)
We Need to Treat Students as Whole People (Testimonial)
Every Kid Needs a Champion
What to Do When You Want to Give Up
Transforming Inclusive Education
The Importance of Presuming Competence
Ministry of Education has not published any more Differentiated Instruction materials since theseLearning Modules from 2010. A lot has happened in DI thinking since then and the Ministry has not kept pace. However, these modules are a good starting point.
Module 1 Ministry Overview and Introduction to Differentiated Instruction
presents an overview of the Differentiated Instruction Professional Learning Strategy
provides an interactive session for introducing the basics of differentiated instruction.
Module 2 Subject-specific Applications - Teaching/Learning Examples
introduces the Teaching/ Learning Examples and sets the stage for further applications
allows for other subject-specific connections the DVD segments and project school products
Module 1
Module 2
Universal Design and Differentiated Instruction are core practices to support students through the de-streaming process.
UDL at a Glance
Differentiating Instruction
Differentiated Assessment
What if students controlled their own learning?
Culturally responsive pedagogy is a student-centered approach to teaching in which the students’ unique cultural strengths are identified and nurtured to promote student achievement and a sense of well-being about the student’s cultural place in the world Source
Guide for Educators in KPRDSB that explains the basics of CRRP Framework
FRAMEWORK - CRRP Toolkit for Educators
Ready-to-go lesson plans to use with I/S students on Gender, Race, Religion, LGBTQIA+, Mental Health, Ability
Harvard University's Project Zero created "thinking routines" that can be used in ANY classroom to increase the engagement and powerful critical thinking necessary for student success in a de-streamed classroom
The following is a curated list of books that have something for ALL subject areas, regardless of some subject-specific titles.
How to Differentiate Instruction in Academically Diverse Classrooms by Carol Ann Tomlinson
Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics by Peter Liljedahl
Point-Less: An English Teacher’s Guide to More Meaningful Grading by Sarah Zerwin
Coalition for Alternatives to Streaming in Education [Website]
Textured Teaching: A Framework for Culturally Sustaining Practices by Lorena Escoto German