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Differentiated Instruction: Planes, Trains, & Automobiles!
Description:
21st Century teachers recognize the need to focus on the journey, not the destination. Differentiated instruction is the vehicle. Curriculum standards are the guideposts. Customized itineraries promote student success. Join us on the journey!
Resources
Books:
Glass, K. T. (2009). Lesson Design for Differentiated Instruction, Grades 4-9. Corwin.
Thousand Oaks, CA.
Tomlinson, C. A. (2001). How to Differentiate Instruction in Mixed-Ability Classrooms.
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development. Alexandria, VA.
Westphal, L.E. (2007). Differentiating Instruction with Menus. Prufrock Press, Inc. Waco, TX.
Websites:
http://www.caroltomlinson.com/
http://www.k8accesscenter.org/training_resources/differentiationmodule.asp
http://daretodifferentiate.wikispaces.com/
http://www.help4teachers.com/articles.htm
http://www.doe.in.gov/exceptional/gt/tiered_curriculum/welcome.html
http://www.ualberta.ca/~jpdasddc/incl/difinst.htm
http://gtdifferentiation.sites.fcps.org/DifferentiatedInstruction
http://www.eht.k12.nj.us/~Jonesj/Differentiated%20Instruction/1%20DI%20Strategies.htm
Other:
For the power point and other items used in the session, click here
Differentiating instruction does not have to be overwhelming or “more work” for teachers. In fact, we will show how you can save yourself time and engage students in their learning. We will provide an overview of differentiation as well as strategies and examples for classroom use. After a general discussion, we will break into K-5 and 6-12 groups to share implementation strategies.
Differentiation of Instruction.ppt
Diiferentiated Instruction for ILC.ppt
independent contracthollidayand croft.doc
Hatchet Independent Contract.doc
Island of the Blue Dolphins Independent Contract.doc
The Outsiders Independent Contract.doc
Literature Circle Reflection Sheet.doc
Getting to Know You Activity Choices.doc
The Outsiders Choice Board.doc
This workshop is a romp through many exciting free tools we can use in schools. You will leave with more resources than you can ever use.
Pender's Tech Toolbox - Has a list of all of the sessions' resources including examples and links.
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Critical Thinking – Collaboration – Communication – Creativity Through Differentiation
“When we catch fish we bait the hook with what the fish like, not with what the fisherman likes.” – Gregory and Chapman
Description:
“Teachers need to envision their classroom as an “escalator” going higher and higher not as a stairwell that takes students to a certain grade level landing where they stop.” (Carol Ann Tomlinson.) Take your students to the next level by differentiating in all subject areas and grade levels. This workshop will provide an overview of basic differentiation for all teachers, showing participants how to use the right “bait” in the classroom.
Resources:
Visual/Auditory/Kinesthetic Survey: http://www.businessballs.com/freematerialsinword/vaklearningstylesquestionnaireselftest.doc
Slideshow about differentiation: http://www.slideshare.net/jjmorris/differentiation-basics
21st Century Content,skills, assessment bookmark.doc
Small Group Tasks for Articles on Differentiation.doc
Differentiation Workshop Agenda for Convocation.doc
Article for Multiple Intelligences: http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/65222.aspx
Overview and products for differentiation: http://members.shaw.ca/priscillatheroux/images/differentiating.html
Mapping a Route toward Differentiated Instruction: fwddiffer.zip
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Title: Designing the Experience: Why lesson planning is no longer enough…
Participants will critically examine their practice as it applies to current trends in education and society. Aspects of contemporary classroom experiences will be highlighted while teachers discuss with their peers the nature of their lesson plans.
Materials needed: A copy of a personal lesson plan.
Resources:
A Whole New Mind: Why Right-Brainers will Rule the Future, Daniel Pink
A Crisis of Relevance, State Superintendent’s Career-Ready Commission
The Global Achievement Gap, Tony Wagner
College Knowledge, David T. Conley
The ABC's of PLC's
Description: Everything you need to know about Professional Learning Communities and how to implement them into your school community.
Resources:
INTERDISCIPLINARY TEACHING: WORKING TOGETHER = POWER