Differentiated Instruction
Below is a collection of useful DI resources which I categorised based on "summaries" or "tools" (Source: http://www.edugains.ca/newsite/di/edupackages/2016educatorspackage.html).
Summary 1 - Complexity of Learning & Teaching
A framework that contains the following components for responsive, effective and coherent practice:
Differentiated Response
Instructional Strategies
Learning Environment
Design for Learning
Pedagogical Content Knowledge
Assessment and Evaluation
Reflective Stance
as well as a summary of how we should
Assess Student Voice (to know learners better)
Differentiate Our Responses (by the way students learn/ demonstrate learning, and the conditions/ entry points for learning)
Summary 2 - Key Features of DI
A summary of how DI involves
Students
Structures, and
Strategies
as well as key features such as
Flexible learning groups
Personal response and choice
Respectful tasks
Shared responsibility for learning
Tool 1 - Knowing the Learners Cards
A deck of useful cards that include checklists to help teachers find out more about students'
Readiness
Interests
Learning Style
Triarchic Intelligences
Multiple Intelligences, and
Environmental Preferences
Tool 2 - Learning Preferences Surveys
A series of survey templates to help teachers profile students, such as:
Multiple Intelligences - "Smarts" Profile
Multiple Intelligences - Survey Corners
Learning Style - Survey and Profile
Triarchic Intelligences
Tool 3 - Structure and Strategies Cards
A deck of useful cards that include descriptions about various DI Structures such as:
Choice Boards
Cubing
Learning Centres
Learning Contracts
RAFTs (Role, Audience, Format, Topic)
Tiering
as well as Instructional Strategies such as:
Anticipation Guide
Exit Cards
Metaphors
Venn Diagram
Concept Map
Think-Pair-Share
Jigsaw
Thinking Routines: KWL, See-Think-Wonder, Claim-Support-Question, Think-Puzzle-Explore, Perceive-Know-Care About
Mind Map
Tool 4 - Unit Planner & Lesson Planner for DI
This document contains a Unit Planner:
What do we want students to learn (Overall expectations + Prior Knowledge)
How will we know students have learned it (Success Criteria + Assessment Tools + Culminating Task)
How will we design to help students learn (Knowledge of Students + DI Response + Possible Learning Experiences)
and a Lesson Planner:
DI Details
Curriculum Connections
Assessment & Evaluation
Prior Learning
Materials & Resources
"Minds On" -> "Action" -> "Consolidation & Connection"