Differentiation#

Main (2020)

Differentiated instruction is: − an approach that supports the learning of all students − student centred − a specific way to think about and plan instruction − curriculum, pedagogy and assessment that are carefully planned and aligned to meet the needs of all students − a range of approaches provided to content, process and product − a dynamic blend of whole-class, small-group and individual instruction − engagement of all students in respectful and challenging tasks. ... Teachers can diffentiate in: - content—what students should know - process—what students should be able to do - products—how students demonstrate their learning - learning environment—both the physical and affective domains of a classroom.

Three student characteristics - student readiness - preparedness to learn - interest - learning profile

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References#

Main, K. (2020). Catering for individual students. In D. Pendergast, K. Main, & N. Bahr (Eds.), Teaching Middle Years (3^rd ed., pp. 81--97). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003117780-6