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Differentiation
in the ESL class
RREALS 2007
Source: Montérégie—Research and Development Project
Workshop leaders: Gwenn Gauthier and Rachel Lalonde
Today’s kids just seem
all so different.
Everybody, climb that tree!
In order to be equitable and just, the
instructions for the task will be the same for
all.
Aim of the workshop
1. What is differentiation?
Getting a common understanding of
differentiation
 During the learning process
 During the evaluation process
2. How to apply it in the ESL class?
Three objectives
 Foster and implement differentiation
practices at the elementary and
secondary levels, ESL classes;
 Foster ongoing training and
professional development of the
various participants;
 Present a few examples to help
teachers implement differentiation in
their teaching practices.
Research and development
Research
Construct meaning
Action
Beneficial changes
for learners
Training
Professional development
of participants
Inspiré de Dolbec (2004)
Examples linked to RESEARCH
 To clarify the difference between varying and
adapting teaching practices in a pedagogical
differentiation context.
 To offer an effective PD model in order to
improve la conscience phonologique of students
at the Elementary first cycle level.
 To validate the effectiveness of a specific
procedure for using compensatory strategies in
ESL.
 Etc.
Examples linked to TRAINING
 To acquire a precise concept of the process of
pedagogical differentiation.
 To understand the use of diagnostic evaluation.
 To understand how students develop a
competency in Math within the cycle.
 To develop skills such as modelling a task.
 Etc.
Examples linked to ACTION
 Set up a de-compartmentalization project for
reading.
 Create a common visual support system of the
learning strategies for developing the CCC
Adopts effective work methods.
 Modify our classroom management to allow for
remediation clinics.
 Etc.
For more information
 http://vitrine.educationmonteregie.qc.
ca/rubrique.php3?id_rubrique=248
United we stand
 In teams of 4, with the help of the words listed
below, write your own definition of PD.
learning style content cycle team work procedure
difference progress adaptation integration
learning rate diagnostic individualisation flexibility
respect competency preoccupation organisation
growth success education knowledge
work methods heterogeneity role of the teacher basis
classroom
management
diversity pedagogical approach planning
broad-mindedness production learning difficulty development
process interest cooperation philosophy
procedure motivation way measures
10 minutes
SUBJECT
OBJECT
AGENT
Student
Small group of students
Large group of students
Competencies
(subject-specific
and cross-curricular)
Teacher
Cycle-team
Remedial specialist
Parent
Pedagogical material,
methods, approaches
Time (schedule)
Classroom set-up
Material resources
Human resources
(school principal, colleagues,
consultants, etc.)Milieu
Model of the pedagogical situation
Survey on PD practices
 28 models
 8 school boards
Preschool
Elementary
Overall elementary
Elementary Cycle One
Elementary Cycle Two
Elementary Cycle Three
Secondary
Secondary Cycle One
Secondary Cycle Two
3%
86%
17%
42%
29%
12%
11%
67%
33%
Levels of teaching
One student
Group of students from same
class
Students of the class
Students from 2 to 6 classes
Students of a school
7%
4%
29%
50%
10%
Subjects
Types of classes
Regular classes
Regular classes integrating
students with special needs
Special needs classes
75%
18%
7%
Target Learning Object(s)
Language
Reading
Writing
Communicating
Math
Phys. Ed. and Health
Social Sc.
CCC
61%
65%
29%
6%
29%
4%
4%
2%
Number of competencies
targeted
All
Many (more than 5)
Less than 5
One
14%
18%
32%
36%
Links between…
-competencies targeted/QEP
Explicitly
Non-explicitly
71%
29%
-competencies targeted/S
Yes
No
57%
43%
Pedagogical Structures
De-compartmentalization
Other (varied)
 tutoring
 reading clubs
 workshops
 project-based learning
 adaptation of homework
 explicit teaching
 variation of content, process,
structure and product
36%
64%
Schedule modification
Freeing up teachers for
ongoing training
Classroom setup
Creating/purchasing material
Collaborators
50%
21%
61%
50%
71%
Milieu
Teachers / collaborators
Remedial specialist, NTP, CP,
principals, parents, etc. /
collaboration
Level team / collaboration
Cycle team /collaboration
71%
29%
14%
Carrying out a planned
application of PD
Existing situation / Desired
situation
Planning the action
(explicitly linked to the desired situation)
Action
Evaluating the action
39%
39%
100%
14%
Evaluation
Links targeted
competencies /evaluation
Reference to the contribution
of the experiment on one or
some affective dimensions of
the subject(s) (motivation, self esteem,
interest, etc.)
53%
53%
10 minutes
Think and Share…
 What surprises me?
 How is this similar or different from my
milieu ?
 A question that arises from our discussion
is...
Angst!
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Huwlg2kY&mode=related&search=
Angst, often confused with anxiety, is a transcendent emotion in
that it combines the unbearable anguish of life with the hopes of
overcoming this seemingly impossible situation.
Angst denotes the constant struggle one has with the burdens of
life that weighs on the dispossessed and not knowing when the
salvation will appear
Different appellations
• DifferentiationDifferentiation
• Differentiation of teachingDifferentiation of teaching (Perrenoud, 1977)(Perrenoud, 1977)
• Differentiation of learningDifferentiation of learning (Caron, 2003)(Caron, 2003)
• Pedagogical differentiationPedagogical differentiation (MELS, 2001)(MELS, 2001)
• Differentiation of the pedagogyDifferentiation of the pedagogy (Aylwin, 1992)(Aylwin, 1992)
• Differentiated pedagogyDifferentiated pedagogy (Legrand, 1973(Legrand, 1973;; CSE, 1993)CSE, 1993)
• Differentiated teachingDifferentiated teaching
• Individual learningIndividual learning (Hunter, 1972,(Hunter, 1972, Legendre, 1988Legendre, 1988))
• Differentiated InstructionDifferentiated Instruction (Tomlinson, 1995; Nordlund, 1995)(Tomlinson, 1995; Nordlund, 1995)
• IndividualizationIndividualization (Leselbaum, 1994)(Leselbaum, 1994)
• Individualisation of the teachingIndividualisation of the teaching (Bégin, 1980; Legendre, 1988)(Bégin, 1980; Legendre, 1988)
• Adaptation of the teachingAdaptation of the teaching (St-Laurent, 2005)(St-Laurent, 2005)
•FranceFrance
•United-StatesUnited-States
•QuébecQuébec
Appellations diverses
• DifférenciationDifférenciation
• Différenciation de l’enseignementDifférenciation de l’enseignement (Perrenoud, 1977)(Perrenoud, 1977)
• Différenciation de l’apprentissageDifférenciation de l’apprentissage (Caron, 2003)(Caron, 2003)
• Différenciation pédagogiqueDifférenciation pédagogique (MELS, 2001)(MELS, 2001)
• Différenciation de la pédagogieDifférenciation de la pédagogie (Aylwin, 1992)(Aylwin, 1992)
• Pédagogie différenciéePédagogie différenciée (Legrand, 1973(Legrand, 1973;; CSE, 1993)CSE, 1993)
• Enseignement différenciéEnseignement différencié
• Enseignement individualiséEnseignement individualisé (Hunter, 1972,(Hunter, 1972, Legendre, 1988Legendre, 1988))
• Differentiated InstructionDifferentiated Instruction (Tomlinson, 1995; Nordlund, 1995)(Tomlinson, 1995; Nordlund, 1995)
• IndividualisationIndividualisation (Leselbaum, 1994)(Leselbaum, 1994)
• Individualisation de l’enseignementIndividualisation de l’enseignement (Bégin, 1980; Legendre, 1988)(Bégin, 1980; Legendre, 1988)
• Adaptation de l’enseignementAdaptation de l’enseignement (St-Laurent, 2005)(St-Laurent, 2005)
•FranceFrance
•États-UnisÉtats-Unis
•QuébecQuébec
Definition 1
Fundamental pedagogical principle
according to which educational actions
adapted to the characteristics of the
student encourages his/her learning and
academic success.
Dimension of all pedagogy that shows a will to
master the diversity of educational experiences
in order to create less unfairness (Perrenoud, 1997).
Definition 2
Approach, model or teaching style that
proposes means and specific procedures
in order to harmonize the components and
relationships of a particular pedagogical
situation in order to favour learning.
Pedagogical differentiation is a teaching
method that we must develop in regards to
heterogeneous students. (De Peretti, 1992).
Definition 3
Action of the pedagogue who, on the basis of a
solid knowledge of:
1) the characteristics and readiness of the
students
2) pedagogical approaches and diversified
interventions
3) the QEP (learning object) and
4) the learning environment
tends to harmonize these different components
of a pedagogical situation, and their relationships,
in order to foster learning.
The Conseil supérieur de l’éducation defines
pedagogical differentiation as a process that draws
upon a diversified set of teaching
and learning methods
in order to allow students
of different ages, backgrounds, abilities and skills
to reach common goals
via different paths and, ultimately, to achieve
educational success.
(Conseil supérieur de l’éducation 1993 d’après Legrand 1973).
Finalities of PD
 Reach common targeted objectives
(academic success)
and
 Learn and succeed in an optimal
fashion
(educational success)
Planning
the course of action
3
Defining the existing situation
or problem
(Diagnostic evaluation)
1
Defining the
desired
situation
2
Carrying out
the plan
Evaluating
the action5 LEARNING
Guay, Blais, Daneault, Gendron, Girard et Legault CS Trois-Lacs
(2005)
A procedure for pedagogical differentiationA procedure for pedagogical differentiation
Wherein pedagogical differentiation is essential (key) to the student’s learning…
Loop 1
Loop 2
Loop 3Loop 4
Loop 5…
Some targeted competencies
Commission scolaire Compétence(s) ciblée(s)
Cs Marie-Victorin Adopts effective work methods /
ESL + Math
Cs des Patriotes Adopts effective work methods …
perseverence/French + Math +
ESL
Cs Sorel-Tracy Adopts effective work methods /
ESL + MRI
Cs des Grandes-Seigneuries Adopts effective work methods /
Writes texts/ Reads
Definition of a competency
 A competency is the capacity to act
effectively by drawing on a variety of
resources (MELS, 2001).
Knowledge
Metacognition
Learning process
Attitudes and perceptions
•Learning styles
•Type of intelligence
•Studying strategies
•Communication skills
•Cooperation skills
•Information processing skills
•Mental picture management
•Etc.
•Self-esteem
•Stress
•Anxiety
•School me
•Interests
•Motivation
•Aspirations
•State of mind
•Prior knowledge
•Degree of comprehension
•Stage of development
•Level of development
•Etc.
•Age
•Sex
•Nationality
•Autonomy
•Creativity
•Circadian rythm
•Etc.
•Attitudes
•Perceptions
•Etc.
Marie-Hélène Guay (2005) CSTL
•Teacher
•Teacher and student
•Student alone
•Student by student
•Remedial specialist
•Etc.
Done by
•Portfolio
•Logbook or journal
•Anecdotal comments
•Intervention plan
•Etc.
•Portfolio
•Logbook or journal
•Etc.
TeacherStudent
Consigning data
•Questioning
•Interview
•Exchange
•Discussion
•Observation
•Annotations
•Etc.
•Questionnaire
•Graphic organizer/mind map
•Audio or video recording
•Drawing
•Test
•Observation grid
•Interview
•Checklist
•Etc.
Spontaneous and non-structuredFormal and structured
Collecting data
Tools for diagnostic evaluation
Guay, Blais, Daneault, Gendron, Girard et Legault CSTL (2005)
In Sorel-Tracy
 Diagnostic evaluation tools:
Teacher’s observations
Questionnaire
Discussions
Anecdotal comments
Defining the existing situation or problem / Defining the desired situation
CCC : Adopts effective work
methods.
ESL C1: Interacts orally in
English.
Evaluation criteria
CCC : Adopts effective work
methods.
•Appropriate choice of methods.
•Adaptation of work methods.
•Effectiveness of the outcome.
•Accuracy of his/her assessment.
ESL C1:
•Use of communication and
learning strategies.
•Use of resources.
•Articulation of the message.
1. Which competency do our
students or part of our students
have problems developing?
5. Which competency do we
want to target?
Defining the existing situation or problem / Defining the desired situation
Some students have problems:
•Understanding the objective of
the task.
•Using available resources.
•Self-monitoring and making the
necessary changes.
•Predicting their final outcome
with some degree of accuracy.
The students will be able to:
•Adopt the objective.
•Identify and employ available
resources.
•Adapt their work methods to
the task and the context.
•Readjust their actions as
required.
•Assess the requirements of the
task.
•Examine the procedure used.
(MELS 2003)
6. In regards to the targeted competency,
what are our expectations as per the
progress of our students or group of
students vis-à-vis:
* Their attitudes and perceptions?
* Their knowledge? Specifically?
* Their learning process?
* Their metacognitive activities?
2. In regards to the targeted competency,
what specific problems are our students or group of
students experiencing?
* Their attitudes and perceptions?
* Their knowledge? Specifically?
* Their learning process?
* Their metacognitive activities?
Defining the existing situation or problem / Defining the desired situation
3. What is not optimal in the way we
intervene and in the practices we use to help
our students develop this competency?
7. What interventions or practices
do we want to set into place?
•Little or no systematic teaching
of strategies.
•The set ups don’t enable students to
set goals in order to mobilize
strategies.
•Little or no cues to help students
develop metacognitive strategies
(before, during, after.)
•No reflection on links between
students learning and teaching
practices used.
•Presentation of daily lesson plan is
not systematically done as a routine.
•Take a training session in
« Enseignement Stratégique».
•Receive a capsule on explicit teaching
of strategies and integrating explicit
teaching (modelling) with the intention
of adopting the procedure, thus
systematically integrating it to our
teaching.
•Plan an LES that would enable
students to employ the necessary
strategies.
•Set up a list of questions that would
guide students in developing
metacognitive skills (self-monitoring)
•Rigour in presentation of lesson plan.
Defining the existing situation or problem / Defining the desired situation
4. What is not optimal in our milieu (schedule,
classroom management, material, set up,
resources, visual support, etc.) that could help our
students develop this competency?
8. What elements of our environment
do we need to modify or put into
place?
•We do not ask for aid from the
resource teacher.
•Not enough visual support.
•Create a model of
collaboration with the resource
teacher.
•Create visual support for
learning and communication
strategies using school
resources: i.e. colour printer,
laminate, Bristol boards.
Ex. : What do we mean by
planning? When do we do it?
How and why do we do it?
Planning the course of action
What When/ Who
Rigour in presentation of lesson plan -Immédiately (January 19)
-Teachers
Capsule on explicit teaching of
strategies (modelling)
-January 31
-Remedial specialist
Set up a list of questions that would
guide students in developing
metacognitive skills (self-monitoring)
-Jan. 31, to be validated between Feb. 6
and March 26.
-c.p., teachers, resource teacher
Creating visual support -Begin Jan. 31
-teachers, resource teacher
Integrating «l’enseignement
stratégique» to our teaching by
planning it into an LES.
-From Feb. 6 till March 26
-teachers, resource teacher
Training session on « Enseignement
Stratégique».
-Feb. 9, end fall 2009
- teachers, resource teacher
Create a model of collaboration with
the resource teacher.
-Begin Feb. 6
- teachers, resource teacher, principal
Means of collecting and recording traces of
student learning in regards to target
strategies?
•Anecdotal comments
•Video of students in action
Carrying out the plan
Actions Dates
Rigour in presentation of lesson plan Ongoing
Capsule on explicit teaching of
strategies (modelling)
Jan. 31, 2007
Set up a list of questions that would
guide students in developing
metacognitive skills (self-monitoring)
Feb. 6 2007
Training session on « Enseignement
Stratégique».
1st session: Feb.9, 2007
Creating visual support March 14, 2007
Using guiding uestions to help
students develop metacognitive skills.
Ongoing
Evaluating the action
Actions Observations
Rigour in presentation of lesson
plan
Teachers note students seem calmer and less stressed. It helps students
identify and employ the necessary resources (people, material, time) to
complete the task at hand.
Capsule on explicit teaching of
strategies (modelling)
Teachers noted the importance of modelling strategies. They now do a lot
of modelling. They noted that students have become more autonomous.
Modelling strategies/ integrating
«enseignement stratégique» to their
practices
Teachers worked on the strategies : Plan, self-monitor, self-evaluate.
The teacher of group 12 finds her students are better at planning their work
than the students in her other groups, where she did not do any modelling
of the strategies.
The teacher of group 11 worked on Planning and found that when she
modelled for her students, they structured their work better to complete
their task, (long term project). She is presently assessing to see if there is
any transference occurring.
Creating visual support Teachers made visual references to help students plan, regulate and analyse
their procedures.
In group 12, students refer to their tool systematically. Students told their
teacher they found the tool useful and asked if they could use it in their other
subjects.
In group 11, the teacher notes that students now take the time to adjust and
make changes when necessary. She also states that students are better able
to see if they are on the right track for success.
Both teachers now provide students with checklists and rubrics. These
tools help students to better the task at hand and to predict their level of
success.
They both note that students now significantly regulate themselves.
Using guiding questions to help
students develop metacognitive
skills.
The teachers help their students to become more metacognitive through
questioning. They note that students better understand the objectives of the
tasks. They now plan moments in their teaching where they stop and
question to help students examine the procedures used and to recognize
what was effective and what worked less well.
They note the benefits of these « stop and think moments », especially in
students that had difficulty in completing tasks.
At the c.s. des Patriotes
Définition de la situation actuelle
et d’une problématique
1
Vis-à-vis la compétence ciblée ci-dessous, quel est le problème spécifique
des élèves ou d’un sous-groupe d’entre eux?
•Leurs attitudes et perceptions ?
•Leurs savoirs? Lesquels ?
•Leurs démarches d’apprentissage
•Leur activité métacognitive ?
Quelle est la compétence (disciplinaire et transversale) que nos élèves
ou une proportion inquiétante d’entre eux ont de la difficulté à développer ?
Qu’est-ce qui n’est pas optimal dans notre façon actuelle d’intervenir
et dans les méthodes que nous utilisons pour aider l’élève
dans cet apprentissage ?
Qu’est-ce qui n’est pas optimal dans leur environnement pour aider
les élèves dans cet apprentissage (horaire, gestion de classe, matériel,
Aménagement, ressources humaines et matérielles, supports visuels, etc.)?
CT5: se donner des méthodes de travail efficaces
CD1-F: lire et apprécier des textes variés
CD1-M: résoudre une situation-problème
Au premier cycle du secondaire, le problème spécifique des
élèves que nous accueillons se situe au niveau de leurs
démarches d’apprentissage.
Difficultés observées:
• lecture incomplète des consignes
• identification des mots-clés
• identification des données importantes
• réalisation d’un plan et d’un résumé
• amorce de la tâche
• validation et relecture de la tâche
• attitude de découragement (perception négative de leur capacité)
• manque de persévérance et de ténacité
• attentes des enseignants du secondaire à l’égard de
l’autonomie et des savoirs non rencontrées
• informations insuffisantes sur les élèves dans le passage
primaire-secondaire au plan du développement des
compétences lire et résoudre
• manque d’harmonisation entre les enseignants d’une même
discipline au niveau des méthodes et exigences pour
développer les compétences lire et résoudre
• les enseignants laissent peu de marge de manœuvre à l’élève
dans sa démarche d’appropriation d’une méthodologie de
travail
• connaissance limitée du degré de développement de la
compétence transversale Se donner des méthodes de travail
efficaces
• Causes possibles du matériel oublié ou endommagé:
 partage d’un casier (2 élèves par casier)
 pas de sac d’école en classe
• Ressources matérielles:
 locaux pas toujours attribué par discipline
• Gestion de classe:
 qui ne tient pas toujours compte de la diversité des
élèves et de leurs différents styles d’apprentissage
• Ressources humaines:
•engagement occasionnel de personnel non qualifié en
français et en mathématique
•absence d’orthopédagogue pour aider les élèves en
difficulté au plan des méthodes de travail efficace
Définition de la situation désirée2
Compétence ciblée
Type(s) d’interventions et méthodes à modifier ou à mettre en place
Éléments du milieu à modifier ou à mettre en place
Apprentissage souhaité chez l’élève
• Reconnaissance par les élèves de leurs difficultés :
•lecture incomplète des consignes
• identification des mots-clés
• identification des données importantes
• réalisation d’un plan et d’un résumé
• amorce de la tâche
• validation et relecture de la tâche
• Développement d’une méthode de travail efficace
• Critère ciblé: Persévérance et ténacité face à la tâche
• Transmission de l’information:
 au passage primaire-secondaire
 à l’intérieur du 1er
cycle
• Analyse de situation permettant de poser un diagnostic relatif
aux difficultés observées chez les élèves au plan de la
compétence transversale se donner des méthodes de travail efficace
(avec outil 1 Mon premier portrait – avec outil 2, Entrevue
individuelle, avec outil, Réflexion sur les cours stratégies, )
• Mise en place de cours du samedi pour le développement de
l’utilisation des stratégies en lien avec la CT 5 et les celles
ciblées en français et mathématiques
• « mini-prof »(L’élève enseigne une partie du cours)
• Trucs mnémotechniques
• Pairage complémentaire (tutorat entre élèves)
• Support visuel en classe pour illustrer une démarche
• Liste de vérification:
•affichée en classe
•document de l’élève adapté pour chaque discipline
• Ressources matérielles:
•diversifier le matériel didactique servant de support à
l’apprentissage
CT5: se donner des méthodes de travail efficaces
Critère ciblé: Persévérance et ténacité face à la tâche
CD1-F: lire et apprécier des textes variés
CD1-M: résoudre une situation-problème
Qu’est-ce qu’une compétence?
Une compétence est un savoir-agir fondé sur la mobilisation et l’utilisation efficaces d’un ensemble de ressources. La compétence est complexe et
évolutive.
Tiré du Programme de formation de l’école québécoise, pages 4 et 5
j’utilise une démarche
appropriée
j’utilise diverses ressources
-mes connaissances, mes expériences, mes habiletés, mes
intérêts
-les documents écrits, sonores, visuels, etc.
-mes amis
-mes enseignantes et enseignants, mes parents
je trouve des stratégies
appropriées
je sais où je m’en vais :
je m’approprie les buts
d’apprentissage et je me fixe des
objectifs personnels.
je fais des liens et des transferts dans
divers contextes
je réfléchis sur mon travail :
j’identifie mes réussites, mes
forces et mes difficultés, je me
donne des moyens pour réussir, je
communique mes réflexions, je
me fixe de nouveaux défis.
j’apprends seul et avec les
autres
je relève un défi à ma mesure
Portrait d’un élève compétent
Dans diverses situations d’apprentissage et d’évaluation
Autonomy Checklist
 Diagnostic evaluation tools:
Teacher’s observations
Questionnaires
Interviews
Teachers’ notes
What we learned!
True confessions of differenciating teachers!
 Take the time to think and plan
 Tackle one problem at a time
 It helps if you’re not alone (other
teachers, cp, etc.)
 The importance of modelling (what we
learned)
 Use the KISS principle
 Make sure your principal is on board
Pedagogical Differentiation …Pedagogical Differentiation …
from variation to adaptationfrom variation to adaptation
• A class or a group of students
• Teacher or cycle team
• Use of various pedagogical
practices
• Learning content:
subject-specific and cross-
curricular competencies as
specified in the QEP
• Use of various material
(visual support, resources,
etc.)
• Etc.
• An individual student with specific
needs
• Multidisciplinary teams and
collaborators (teacher, psychologist,
remedial specialist, psychoeducator,
principal, parent, speech therapist,
etc.)
• Significant increase of concerted
time
Use of innovative methods than go
beyond the pedagogical practices
usually put forward
•AAdapted methods recorded in an
IEP
(Individualized Education Plan)
•Realistic tasks and objectives linked
to subject-specific and cross-
curricular competencies of the QEP
- without modification of the
evaluation criteria and their
requirements
(adaptation, MELS, to be published)
- with modification of the
evaluation criteria
and their requirements
(modification, MELS, to be
published
Use of adapted material specific to
the needs of the student
•Etc.
VariationVariation AdaptationAdaptation
Guay et autres (2006)
Coopérative régionale de développement pédagogique,
Montérégie
Differentiated Evaluation
 The term differentiated evaluation is used to
describe the impact of pedagogical
differentiation on evaluation practices.
Differentiated Evaluation
Important precisions
 Variation :
 applies to all students
in general;
 allows to take into
account students'
different needs and
interests.
 Adaptation and
Modification :
 applies to students
with specific needs, for
whom conditions for
success have been
planned and recorded
in a individualized
education plan (IEP).
Differentiated Evaluation
Pedagogical flexibility
Flexibility that allows offering
choices to all students
during learning and
evaluation situations.
The difficulty of the tasks to
be carried out, the
requirements or the
evaluation criteria of the
competencies targeted have
not been modified.
Example
 To interact orally in English:
Choice between doing a role
play on ordering food over the
phone or at a counter.
 To reinvest understanding of
texts : Choice between
possible models of graphic
organizers.
 To write texts : Choice of one
topic among three suggested.
Differentiated Evaluation
Adaptation
Adjustment or arrangement
that brings a change in the
way a learning and
evaluation situation is
carried out by a student with
specific needs.
The difficulty of the tasks to
be carried out, the
requirements or the
evaluation criteria of the
competencies targeted have
not been modified.
Example:
 To interact orally in English: to
supply a hearing aid to a
student with hearing problems.
 To reinvest understanding of
texts : re-arrangement of the
text with larger print or a more
spacious layout.
 To write texts : modification of
the schedule in order to spread
the tasks over several periods
or in the morning instead of the
afternoon.
Differentiated Evaluation
Modification
Exceptional measure that
involves changing the very
nature of the learning and
evaluation situations for
students with specific needs
that are set out in the
individualized education plan
established by the school,
following a process involving
all of the individuals
concerned.
The difficulty of the tasks to be
carried out, the requirements
or evaluation criteria of the
competencies targeted are
modified.
Example
 To interact orally in English:
carrying out a task with a lower
level of difficulty or the teacher
provides assistance.
 To reinvest understanding of
texts: assign fewer or shorter
tasks (response process) in an
LES.
 To write texts: reduction of the
number of criteria being
considered for the task.
 http://www.mels.gouv.qc.ca/dfgj/pdf/cpea_
evaluation6_eng.pdf
http://www.mels.gouv.qc.ca/DGFJ/
de/pdf/cadresecondaire_prelim.pdf
Dealing with a problem!
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=byqFeevFZYk&mode=related&search=
Case studies
I taught my students the comparative and
superlative forms of adjectives. When I
quizzed the class to review notions the
day before the test, I thought everyone
understood. The day of the test, what a
disaster! What could I have done
differently?
I have a multi-level class and don’t know what to
do. How can I teach two levels at once?
My students tend to fail their listening
comprehension. I have them practise and
practise; I even play the tape/CD three times if
need be. How can I help?
When I explain an activity to the class, some of
my students seem to think the instructions
and explanations don’t concern them. How
can I make sure they understand what they
are supposed to do?
In one of my cycle 2 groups, I have a boy who
is bilingual. He always finishes his work
before everyone else, and then he starts to
bother the other kids. I can’t kick him out
just for being fast, can I?
When we do a reading activity, Karine either
doodles, plays with her pencil case or stares
out the window—anything but read. I know
she has good eyesight, so that’s not the
problem. I don’t think she likes to read.
When my students work in teams, Tommy
takes charge and often does all the work
himself. He seems really bored when we
take a time out to reflect on our learning
and work methods. How do I get him to
cooperate more?
I have these students. Whenever I assign a
task, they do it really fast to get it over with
and then they spend the rest of the time
talking or doing nothing. Their work is less
than perfect, to say the least.
I have this one student who refuses to
participate in discussions. It’s always:
J’comprends rien! Chu pas capable! It’s
so frustrating. I don’t know how she has
managed to graduate into my class.
Jake’s writing is often off topic and full of
mistakes. Yikes! There is no way I can
pass him.
It takes James forever to do any work.
Writing is particularly painful. The worst
part is that what he does, he usually has
right. But how can I evaluate him fairly if
he has only done some of the work?
I have a special needs student (either TED,
Tourette’s syndrome, or other, etc). How can
I work with this child?
I cannot get my group 25 to speak in
English. My other groups are fine,
but that one...! Grrr!
Warning: Spoiler ahead!
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=p1yn9mrZELg&mode=related&search=
And in the end…And in the end…
 During this workshop, I learned that…
 What I will tell people in my milieu.
5 minutes
 Evaluation of the session

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Differentiation in the_esl_class

  • 1. Getting to know you!  http://www.youtube.com/watch? v=Tx1XIm6q4r4
  • 2. Differentiation in the ESL class RREALS 2007 Source: Montérégie—Research and Development Project Workshop leaders: Gwenn Gauthier and Rachel Lalonde
  • 3. Today’s kids just seem all so different.
  • 4. Everybody, climb that tree! In order to be equitable and just, the instructions for the task will be the same for all.
  • 5. Aim of the workshop 1. What is differentiation? Getting a common understanding of differentiation  During the learning process  During the evaluation process 2. How to apply it in the ESL class?
  • 6. Three objectives  Foster and implement differentiation practices at the elementary and secondary levels, ESL classes;  Foster ongoing training and professional development of the various participants;  Present a few examples to help teachers implement differentiation in their teaching practices.
  • 7. Research and development Research Construct meaning Action Beneficial changes for learners Training Professional development of participants Inspiré de Dolbec (2004)
  • 8. Examples linked to RESEARCH  To clarify the difference between varying and adapting teaching practices in a pedagogical differentiation context.  To offer an effective PD model in order to improve la conscience phonologique of students at the Elementary first cycle level.  To validate the effectiveness of a specific procedure for using compensatory strategies in ESL.  Etc.
  • 9. Examples linked to TRAINING  To acquire a precise concept of the process of pedagogical differentiation.  To understand the use of diagnostic evaluation.  To understand how students develop a competency in Math within the cycle.  To develop skills such as modelling a task.  Etc.
  • 10. Examples linked to ACTION  Set up a de-compartmentalization project for reading.  Create a common visual support system of the learning strategies for developing the CCC Adopts effective work methods.  Modify our classroom management to allow for remediation clinics.  Etc.
  • 11. For more information  http://vitrine.educationmonteregie.qc. ca/rubrique.php3?id_rubrique=248
  • 12. United we stand  In teams of 4, with the help of the words listed below, write your own definition of PD. learning style content cycle team work procedure difference progress adaptation integration learning rate diagnostic individualisation flexibility respect competency preoccupation organisation growth success education knowledge work methods heterogeneity role of the teacher basis classroom management diversity pedagogical approach planning broad-mindedness production learning difficulty development process interest cooperation philosophy procedure motivation way measures 10 minutes
  • 13. SUBJECT OBJECT AGENT Student Small group of students Large group of students Competencies (subject-specific and cross-curricular) Teacher Cycle-team Remedial specialist Parent Pedagogical material, methods, approaches Time (schedule) Classroom set-up Material resources Human resources (school principal, colleagues, consultants, etc.)Milieu Model of the pedagogical situation
  • 14. Survey on PD practices  28 models  8 school boards
  • 15. Preschool Elementary Overall elementary Elementary Cycle One Elementary Cycle Two Elementary Cycle Three Secondary Secondary Cycle One Secondary Cycle Two 3% 86% 17% 42% 29% 12% 11% 67% 33% Levels of teaching
  • 16. One student Group of students from same class Students of the class Students from 2 to 6 classes Students of a school 7% 4% 29% 50% 10% Subjects
  • 17. Types of classes Regular classes Regular classes integrating students with special needs Special needs classes 75% 18% 7%
  • 18. Target Learning Object(s) Language Reading Writing Communicating Math Phys. Ed. and Health Social Sc. CCC 61% 65% 29% 6% 29% 4% 4% 2%
  • 19. Number of competencies targeted All Many (more than 5) Less than 5 One 14% 18% 32% 36%
  • 21. Pedagogical Structures De-compartmentalization Other (varied)  tutoring  reading clubs  workshops  project-based learning  adaptation of homework  explicit teaching  variation of content, process, structure and product 36% 64%
  • 22. Schedule modification Freeing up teachers for ongoing training Classroom setup Creating/purchasing material Collaborators 50% 21% 61% 50% 71% Milieu
  • 23. Teachers / collaborators Remedial specialist, NTP, CP, principals, parents, etc. / collaboration Level team / collaboration Cycle team /collaboration 71% 29% 14%
  • 24. Carrying out a planned application of PD Existing situation / Desired situation Planning the action (explicitly linked to the desired situation) Action Evaluating the action 39% 39% 100% 14%
  • 25. Evaluation Links targeted competencies /evaluation Reference to the contribution of the experiment on one or some affective dimensions of the subject(s) (motivation, self esteem, interest, etc.) 53% 53%
  • 26. 10 minutes Think and Share…  What surprises me?  How is this similar or different from my milieu ?  A question that arises from our discussion is...
  • 27. Angst!  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xD- Huwlg2kY&mode=related&search= Angst, often confused with anxiety, is a transcendent emotion in that it combines the unbearable anguish of life with the hopes of overcoming this seemingly impossible situation. Angst denotes the constant struggle one has with the burdens of life that weighs on the dispossessed and not knowing when the salvation will appear
  • 28. Different appellations • DifferentiationDifferentiation • Differentiation of teachingDifferentiation of teaching (Perrenoud, 1977)(Perrenoud, 1977) • Differentiation of learningDifferentiation of learning (Caron, 2003)(Caron, 2003) • Pedagogical differentiationPedagogical differentiation (MELS, 2001)(MELS, 2001) • Differentiation of the pedagogyDifferentiation of the pedagogy (Aylwin, 1992)(Aylwin, 1992) • Differentiated pedagogyDifferentiated pedagogy (Legrand, 1973(Legrand, 1973;; CSE, 1993)CSE, 1993) • Differentiated teachingDifferentiated teaching • Individual learningIndividual learning (Hunter, 1972,(Hunter, 1972, Legendre, 1988Legendre, 1988)) • Differentiated InstructionDifferentiated Instruction (Tomlinson, 1995; Nordlund, 1995)(Tomlinson, 1995; Nordlund, 1995) • IndividualizationIndividualization (Leselbaum, 1994)(Leselbaum, 1994) • Individualisation of the teachingIndividualisation of the teaching (Bégin, 1980; Legendre, 1988)(Bégin, 1980; Legendre, 1988) • Adaptation of the teachingAdaptation of the teaching (St-Laurent, 2005)(St-Laurent, 2005) •FranceFrance •United-StatesUnited-States •QuébecQuébec
  • 29. Appellations diverses • DifférenciationDifférenciation • Différenciation de l’enseignementDifférenciation de l’enseignement (Perrenoud, 1977)(Perrenoud, 1977) • Différenciation de l’apprentissageDifférenciation de l’apprentissage (Caron, 2003)(Caron, 2003) • Différenciation pédagogiqueDifférenciation pédagogique (MELS, 2001)(MELS, 2001) • Différenciation de la pédagogieDifférenciation de la pédagogie (Aylwin, 1992)(Aylwin, 1992) • Pédagogie différenciéePédagogie différenciée (Legrand, 1973(Legrand, 1973;; CSE, 1993)CSE, 1993) • Enseignement différenciéEnseignement différencié • Enseignement individualiséEnseignement individualisé (Hunter, 1972,(Hunter, 1972, Legendre, 1988Legendre, 1988)) • Differentiated InstructionDifferentiated Instruction (Tomlinson, 1995; Nordlund, 1995)(Tomlinson, 1995; Nordlund, 1995) • IndividualisationIndividualisation (Leselbaum, 1994)(Leselbaum, 1994) • Individualisation de l’enseignementIndividualisation de l’enseignement (Bégin, 1980; Legendre, 1988)(Bégin, 1980; Legendre, 1988) • Adaptation de l’enseignementAdaptation de l’enseignement (St-Laurent, 2005)(St-Laurent, 2005) •FranceFrance •États-UnisÉtats-Unis •QuébecQuébec
  • 30. Definition 1 Fundamental pedagogical principle according to which educational actions adapted to the characteristics of the student encourages his/her learning and academic success. Dimension of all pedagogy that shows a will to master the diversity of educational experiences in order to create less unfairness (Perrenoud, 1997).
  • 31. Definition 2 Approach, model or teaching style that proposes means and specific procedures in order to harmonize the components and relationships of a particular pedagogical situation in order to favour learning. Pedagogical differentiation is a teaching method that we must develop in regards to heterogeneous students. (De Peretti, 1992).
  • 32. Definition 3 Action of the pedagogue who, on the basis of a solid knowledge of: 1) the characteristics and readiness of the students 2) pedagogical approaches and diversified interventions 3) the QEP (learning object) and 4) the learning environment tends to harmonize these different components of a pedagogical situation, and their relationships, in order to foster learning.
  • 33. The Conseil supérieur de l’éducation defines pedagogical differentiation as a process that draws upon a diversified set of teaching and learning methods in order to allow students of different ages, backgrounds, abilities and skills to reach common goals via different paths and, ultimately, to achieve educational success. (Conseil supérieur de l’éducation 1993 d’après Legrand 1973).
  • 34. Finalities of PD  Reach common targeted objectives (academic success) and  Learn and succeed in an optimal fashion (educational success)
  • 35. Planning the course of action 3 Defining the existing situation or problem (Diagnostic evaluation) 1 Defining the desired situation 2 Carrying out the plan Evaluating the action5 LEARNING Guay, Blais, Daneault, Gendron, Girard et Legault CS Trois-Lacs (2005) A procedure for pedagogical differentiationA procedure for pedagogical differentiation Wherein pedagogical differentiation is essential (key) to the student’s learning…
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  • 38. Some targeted competencies Commission scolaire Compétence(s) ciblée(s) Cs Marie-Victorin Adopts effective work methods / ESL + Math Cs des Patriotes Adopts effective work methods … perseverence/French + Math + ESL Cs Sorel-Tracy Adopts effective work methods / ESL + MRI Cs des Grandes-Seigneuries Adopts effective work methods / Writes texts/ Reads
  • 39. Definition of a competency  A competency is the capacity to act effectively by drawing on a variety of resources (MELS, 2001).
  • 40. Knowledge Metacognition Learning process Attitudes and perceptions •Learning styles •Type of intelligence •Studying strategies •Communication skills •Cooperation skills •Information processing skills •Mental picture management •Etc. •Self-esteem •Stress •Anxiety •School me •Interests •Motivation •Aspirations •State of mind •Prior knowledge •Degree of comprehension •Stage of development •Level of development •Etc. •Age •Sex •Nationality •Autonomy •Creativity •Circadian rythm •Etc. •Attitudes •Perceptions •Etc. Marie-Hélène Guay (2005) CSTL
  • 41. •Teacher •Teacher and student •Student alone •Student by student •Remedial specialist •Etc. Done by •Portfolio •Logbook or journal •Anecdotal comments •Intervention plan •Etc. •Portfolio •Logbook or journal •Etc. TeacherStudent Consigning data •Questioning •Interview •Exchange •Discussion •Observation •Annotations •Etc. •Questionnaire •Graphic organizer/mind map •Audio or video recording •Drawing •Test •Observation grid •Interview •Checklist •Etc. Spontaneous and non-structuredFormal and structured Collecting data Tools for diagnostic evaluation Guay, Blais, Daneault, Gendron, Girard et Legault CSTL (2005)
  • 42. In Sorel-Tracy  Diagnostic evaluation tools: Teacher’s observations Questionnaire Discussions Anecdotal comments
  • 43. Defining the existing situation or problem / Defining the desired situation CCC : Adopts effective work methods. ESL C1: Interacts orally in English. Evaluation criteria CCC : Adopts effective work methods. •Appropriate choice of methods. •Adaptation of work methods. •Effectiveness of the outcome. •Accuracy of his/her assessment. ESL C1: •Use of communication and learning strategies. •Use of resources. •Articulation of the message. 1. Which competency do our students or part of our students have problems developing? 5. Which competency do we want to target?
  • 44. Defining the existing situation or problem / Defining the desired situation Some students have problems: •Understanding the objective of the task. •Using available resources. •Self-monitoring and making the necessary changes. •Predicting their final outcome with some degree of accuracy. The students will be able to: •Adopt the objective. •Identify and employ available resources. •Adapt their work methods to the task and the context. •Readjust their actions as required. •Assess the requirements of the task. •Examine the procedure used. (MELS 2003) 6. In regards to the targeted competency, what are our expectations as per the progress of our students or group of students vis-à-vis: * Their attitudes and perceptions? * Their knowledge? Specifically? * Their learning process? * Their metacognitive activities? 2. In regards to the targeted competency, what specific problems are our students or group of students experiencing? * Their attitudes and perceptions? * Their knowledge? Specifically? * Their learning process? * Their metacognitive activities?
  • 45. Defining the existing situation or problem / Defining the desired situation 3. What is not optimal in the way we intervene and in the practices we use to help our students develop this competency? 7. What interventions or practices do we want to set into place? •Little or no systematic teaching of strategies. •The set ups don’t enable students to set goals in order to mobilize strategies. •Little or no cues to help students develop metacognitive strategies (before, during, after.) •No reflection on links between students learning and teaching practices used. •Presentation of daily lesson plan is not systematically done as a routine. •Take a training session in « Enseignement Stratégique». •Receive a capsule on explicit teaching of strategies and integrating explicit teaching (modelling) with the intention of adopting the procedure, thus systematically integrating it to our teaching. •Plan an LES that would enable students to employ the necessary strategies. •Set up a list of questions that would guide students in developing metacognitive skills (self-monitoring) •Rigour in presentation of lesson plan.
  • 46. Defining the existing situation or problem / Defining the desired situation 4. What is not optimal in our milieu (schedule, classroom management, material, set up, resources, visual support, etc.) that could help our students develop this competency? 8. What elements of our environment do we need to modify or put into place? •We do not ask for aid from the resource teacher. •Not enough visual support. •Create a model of collaboration with the resource teacher. •Create visual support for learning and communication strategies using school resources: i.e. colour printer, laminate, Bristol boards. Ex. : What do we mean by planning? When do we do it? How and why do we do it?
  • 47. Planning the course of action What When/ Who Rigour in presentation of lesson plan -Immédiately (January 19) -Teachers Capsule on explicit teaching of strategies (modelling) -January 31 -Remedial specialist Set up a list of questions that would guide students in developing metacognitive skills (self-monitoring) -Jan. 31, to be validated between Feb. 6 and March 26. -c.p., teachers, resource teacher Creating visual support -Begin Jan. 31 -teachers, resource teacher Integrating «l’enseignement stratégique» to our teaching by planning it into an LES. -From Feb. 6 till March 26 -teachers, resource teacher Training session on « Enseignement Stratégique». -Feb. 9, end fall 2009 - teachers, resource teacher Create a model of collaboration with the resource teacher. -Begin Feb. 6 - teachers, resource teacher, principal
  • 48. Means of collecting and recording traces of student learning in regards to target strategies? •Anecdotal comments •Video of students in action
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  • 50. Carrying out the plan Actions Dates Rigour in presentation of lesson plan Ongoing Capsule on explicit teaching of strategies (modelling) Jan. 31, 2007 Set up a list of questions that would guide students in developing metacognitive skills (self-monitoring) Feb. 6 2007 Training session on « Enseignement Stratégique». 1st session: Feb.9, 2007 Creating visual support March 14, 2007 Using guiding uestions to help students develop metacognitive skills. Ongoing
  • 51. Evaluating the action Actions Observations Rigour in presentation of lesson plan Teachers note students seem calmer and less stressed. It helps students identify and employ the necessary resources (people, material, time) to complete the task at hand. Capsule on explicit teaching of strategies (modelling) Teachers noted the importance of modelling strategies. They now do a lot of modelling. They noted that students have become more autonomous. Modelling strategies/ integrating «enseignement stratégique» to their practices Teachers worked on the strategies : Plan, self-monitor, self-evaluate. The teacher of group 12 finds her students are better at planning their work than the students in her other groups, where she did not do any modelling of the strategies. The teacher of group 11 worked on Planning and found that when she modelled for her students, they structured their work better to complete their task, (long term project). She is presently assessing to see if there is any transference occurring.
  • 52. Creating visual support Teachers made visual references to help students plan, regulate and analyse their procedures. In group 12, students refer to their tool systematically. Students told their teacher they found the tool useful and asked if they could use it in their other subjects. In group 11, the teacher notes that students now take the time to adjust and make changes when necessary. She also states that students are better able to see if they are on the right track for success. Both teachers now provide students with checklists and rubrics. These tools help students to better the task at hand and to predict their level of success. They both note that students now significantly regulate themselves. Using guiding questions to help students develop metacognitive skills. The teachers help their students to become more metacognitive through questioning. They note that students better understand the objectives of the tasks. They now plan moments in their teaching where they stop and question to help students examine the procedures used and to recognize what was effective and what worked less well. They note the benefits of these « stop and think moments », especially in students that had difficulty in completing tasks.
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  • 56. Définition de la situation actuelle et d’une problématique 1 Vis-à-vis la compétence ciblée ci-dessous, quel est le problème spécifique des élèves ou d’un sous-groupe d’entre eux? •Leurs attitudes et perceptions ? •Leurs savoirs? Lesquels ? •Leurs démarches d’apprentissage •Leur activité métacognitive ? Quelle est la compétence (disciplinaire et transversale) que nos élèves ou une proportion inquiétante d’entre eux ont de la difficulté à développer ? Qu’est-ce qui n’est pas optimal dans notre façon actuelle d’intervenir et dans les méthodes que nous utilisons pour aider l’élève dans cet apprentissage ? Qu’est-ce qui n’est pas optimal dans leur environnement pour aider les élèves dans cet apprentissage (horaire, gestion de classe, matériel, Aménagement, ressources humaines et matérielles, supports visuels, etc.)? CT5: se donner des méthodes de travail efficaces CD1-F: lire et apprécier des textes variés CD1-M: résoudre une situation-problème Au premier cycle du secondaire, le problème spécifique des élèves que nous accueillons se situe au niveau de leurs démarches d’apprentissage. Difficultés observées: • lecture incomplète des consignes • identification des mots-clés • identification des données importantes • réalisation d’un plan et d’un résumé • amorce de la tâche • validation et relecture de la tâche • attitude de découragement (perception négative de leur capacité) • manque de persévérance et de ténacité • attentes des enseignants du secondaire à l’égard de l’autonomie et des savoirs non rencontrées • informations insuffisantes sur les élèves dans le passage primaire-secondaire au plan du développement des compétences lire et résoudre • manque d’harmonisation entre les enseignants d’une même discipline au niveau des méthodes et exigences pour développer les compétences lire et résoudre • les enseignants laissent peu de marge de manœuvre à l’élève dans sa démarche d’appropriation d’une méthodologie de travail • connaissance limitée du degré de développement de la compétence transversale Se donner des méthodes de travail efficaces • Causes possibles du matériel oublié ou endommagé:  partage d’un casier (2 élèves par casier)  pas de sac d’école en classe • Ressources matérielles:  locaux pas toujours attribué par discipline • Gestion de classe:  qui ne tient pas toujours compte de la diversité des élèves et de leurs différents styles d’apprentissage • Ressources humaines: •engagement occasionnel de personnel non qualifié en français et en mathématique •absence d’orthopédagogue pour aider les élèves en difficulté au plan des méthodes de travail efficace
  • 57. Définition de la situation désirée2 Compétence ciblée Type(s) d’interventions et méthodes à modifier ou à mettre en place Éléments du milieu à modifier ou à mettre en place Apprentissage souhaité chez l’élève • Reconnaissance par les élèves de leurs difficultés : •lecture incomplète des consignes • identification des mots-clés • identification des données importantes • réalisation d’un plan et d’un résumé • amorce de la tâche • validation et relecture de la tâche • Développement d’une méthode de travail efficace • Critère ciblé: Persévérance et ténacité face à la tâche • Transmission de l’information:  au passage primaire-secondaire  à l’intérieur du 1er cycle • Analyse de situation permettant de poser un diagnostic relatif aux difficultés observées chez les élèves au plan de la compétence transversale se donner des méthodes de travail efficace (avec outil 1 Mon premier portrait – avec outil 2, Entrevue individuelle, avec outil, Réflexion sur les cours stratégies, ) • Mise en place de cours du samedi pour le développement de l’utilisation des stratégies en lien avec la CT 5 et les celles ciblées en français et mathématiques • « mini-prof »(L’élève enseigne une partie du cours) • Trucs mnémotechniques • Pairage complémentaire (tutorat entre élèves) • Support visuel en classe pour illustrer une démarche • Liste de vérification: •affichée en classe •document de l’élève adapté pour chaque discipline • Ressources matérielles: •diversifier le matériel didactique servant de support à l’apprentissage CT5: se donner des méthodes de travail efficaces Critère ciblé: Persévérance et ténacité face à la tâche CD1-F: lire et apprécier des textes variés CD1-M: résoudre une situation-problème
  • 58. Qu’est-ce qu’une compétence? Une compétence est un savoir-agir fondé sur la mobilisation et l’utilisation efficaces d’un ensemble de ressources. La compétence est complexe et évolutive. Tiré du Programme de formation de l’école québécoise, pages 4 et 5 j’utilise une démarche appropriée j’utilise diverses ressources -mes connaissances, mes expériences, mes habiletés, mes intérêts -les documents écrits, sonores, visuels, etc. -mes amis -mes enseignantes et enseignants, mes parents je trouve des stratégies appropriées je sais où je m’en vais : je m’approprie les buts d’apprentissage et je me fixe des objectifs personnels. je fais des liens et des transferts dans divers contextes je réfléchis sur mon travail : j’identifie mes réussites, mes forces et mes difficultés, je me donne des moyens pour réussir, je communique mes réflexions, je me fixe de nouveaux défis. j’apprends seul et avec les autres je relève un défi à ma mesure Portrait d’un élève compétent Dans diverses situations d’apprentissage et d’évaluation
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  • 61.  Diagnostic evaluation tools: Teacher’s observations Questionnaires Interviews Teachers’ notes
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  • 63. What we learned! True confessions of differenciating teachers!  Take the time to think and plan  Tackle one problem at a time  It helps if you’re not alone (other teachers, cp, etc.)  The importance of modelling (what we learned)  Use the KISS principle  Make sure your principal is on board
  • 64. Pedagogical Differentiation …Pedagogical Differentiation … from variation to adaptationfrom variation to adaptation • A class or a group of students • Teacher or cycle team • Use of various pedagogical practices • Learning content: subject-specific and cross- curricular competencies as specified in the QEP • Use of various material (visual support, resources, etc.) • Etc. • An individual student with specific needs • Multidisciplinary teams and collaborators (teacher, psychologist, remedial specialist, psychoeducator, principal, parent, speech therapist, etc.) • Significant increase of concerted time Use of innovative methods than go beyond the pedagogical practices usually put forward •AAdapted methods recorded in an IEP (Individualized Education Plan) •Realistic tasks and objectives linked to subject-specific and cross- curricular competencies of the QEP - without modification of the evaluation criteria and their requirements (adaptation, MELS, to be published) - with modification of the evaluation criteria and their requirements (modification, MELS, to be published Use of adapted material specific to the needs of the student •Etc. VariationVariation AdaptationAdaptation Guay et autres (2006) Coopérative régionale de développement pédagogique, Montérégie
  • 65. Differentiated Evaluation  The term differentiated evaluation is used to describe the impact of pedagogical differentiation on evaluation practices.
  • 66. Differentiated Evaluation Important precisions  Variation :  applies to all students in general;  allows to take into account students' different needs and interests.  Adaptation and Modification :  applies to students with specific needs, for whom conditions for success have been planned and recorded in a individualized education plan (IEP).
  • 67. Differentiated Evaluation Pedagogical flexibility Flexibility that allows offering choices to all students during learning and evaluation situations. The difficulty of the tasks to be carried out, the requirements or the evaluation criteria of the competencies targeted have not been modified. Example  To interact orally in English: Choice between doing a role play on ordering food over the phone or at a counter.  To reinvest understanding of texts : Choice between possible models of graphic organizers.  To write texts : Choice of one topic among three suggested.
  • 68. Differentiated Evaluation Adaptation Adjustment or arrangement that brings a change in the way a learning and evaluation situation is carried out by a student with specific needs. The difficulty of the tasks to be carried out, the requirements or the evaluation criteria of the competencies targeted have not been modified. Example:  To interact orally in English: to supply a hearing aid to a student with hearing problems.  To reinvest understanding of texts : re-arrangement of the text with larger print or a more spacious layout.  To write texts : modification of the schedule in order to spread the tasks over several periods or in the morning instead of the afternoon.
  • 69. Differentiated Evaluation Modification Exceptional measure that involves changing the very nature of the learning and evaluation situations for students with specific needs that are set out in the individualized education plan established by the school, following a process involving all of the individuals concerned. The difficulty of the tasks to be carried out, the requirements or evaluation criteria of the competencies targeted are modified. Example  To interact orally in English: carrying out a task with a lower level of difficulty or the teacher provides assistance.  To reinvest understanding of texts: assign fewer or shorter tasks (response process) in an LES.  To write texts: reduction of the number of criteria being considered for the task.
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  • 74. Dealing with a problem!  http://www.youtube.com/watch? v=byqFeevFZYk&mode=related&search=
  • 75. Case studies I taught my students the comparative and superlative forms of adjectives. When I quizzed the class to review notions the day before the test, I thought everyone understood. The day of the test, what a disaster! What could I have done differently? I have a multi-level class and don’t know what to do. How can I teach two levels at once? My students tend to fail their listening comprehension. I have them practise and practise; I even play the tape/CD three times if need be. How can I help? When I explain an activity to the class, some of my students seem to think the instructions and explanations don’t concern them. How can I make sure they understand what they are supposed to do? In one of my cycle 2 groups, I have a boy who is bilingual. He always finishes his work before everyone else, and then he starts to bother the other kids. I can’t kick him out just for being fast, can I? When we do a reading activity, Karine either doodles, plays with her pencil case or stares out the window—anything but read. I know she has good eyesight, so that’s not the problem. I don’t think she likes to read. When my students work in teams, Tommy takes charge and often does all the work himself. He seems really bored when we take a time out to reflect on our learning and work methods. How do I get him to cooperate more? I have these students. Whenever I assign a task, they do it really fast to get it over with and then they spend the rest of the time talking or doing nothing. Their work is less than perfect, to say the least. I have this one student who refuses to participate in discussions. It’s always: J’comprends rien! Chu pas capable! It’s so frustrating. I don’t know how she has managed to graduate into my class. Jake’s writing is often off topic and full of mistakes. Yikes! There is no way I can pass him. It takes James forever to do any work. Writing is particularly painful. The worst part is that what he does, he usually has right. But how can I evaluate him fairly if he has only done some of the work? I have a special needs student (either TED, Tourette’s syndrome, or other, etc). How can I work with this child? I cannot get my group 25 to speak in English. My other groups are fine, but that one...! Grrr!
  • 76. Warning: Spoiler ahead!  http://www.youtube.com/watch? v=p1yn9mrZELg&mode=related&search=
  • 77. And in the end…And in the end…  During this workshop, I learned that…  What I will tell people in my milieu. 5 minutes
  • 78.  Evaluation of the session

Editor's Notes

  1. integrating certain students with special needs;
  2. SOMA
  3. Defining the existing situation and desired situation
  4. Of the 14 % that evaluated their action
  5. Entry point: prior knowledge, strategies, life experience,
  6. Circadian rythm: All living beings – plants, animals, and human beings – are regulated by biological cycles, or, in other words, biological events that repeat themselves at regular intervals. The rhythm of these cycles is called circadian – from the Latin circa (about) and dies (day) – when it spans about 24 hours. In humans, the sleep-wake cycle obeys a circadian rhythm.
  7. Rachel and Gwenn present their things.
  8. Adopt=s’approprier
  9. It is important that students and their parents understand the impact on the certification of studies of a decision involving modification. It is important that students and their parents understand the impact on the certification of studies of a decision involving modification. It is important that students and their parents understand the impact on the certification of studies of a decision involving modification. It is important that students and their parents understand the impact on the certification of studies of a decision involving modification. For example: - Assign fewer or shorter tasks. - Have the teacher provide assistance in identifying information required to solve the problem. – The school should specify differentiation procedures when it establishes its evaluation standards and procedures. – Teachers observe student learning to judge whether to use differentiated evaluation based on students’ needs. – When teachers need to use adaptation or modification, they must do so in the context of preparing an individualized education plan with the student’s parents and the school staff concerned. Answers It is important that students and their parents understand the impact on the certification of studies of a decision involving modification. For example: - Assign fewer or shorter tasks. - Have the teacher provide assistance in identifying information required to solve the problem. – The school should specify differentiation procedures when it establishes its evaluation standards and procedures. – Teachers observe student learning to judge whether to use differentiated evaluation based on students’ needs. – When teachers need to use adaptation or modification, they must do so in the context of preparing an individualized education plan with the student’s parents and the school staff concerned. Answers it is important that parents understand the impact on certification of studies