2. OVERVIEW
A RANGE OF DIFFERENTIATED
INSTRUCTIONS
NO DIFFERENTIATION
Class
works as a
whole on
most project
and exercises
Group
pacing
Group
grading
standards
Teacher
believes that
all the
students
need the
same
teaching/lear
ning
MICRO DIFFERNIATION
Adjusting
questionsin
discussions
Encouraging
individuals to
take
assignments
further
Students
pick their
own work
groups
Extra
activities for
students who
finish early
MACRO DIFFERENTAION
Expressed
teacher
attitude
towards
differences
Variable
pacing
Planned
variation in
all aspects of
teaching and
learning
Consistent
use of
flexible
groups
3. Methods of Differentiation in
the Classroom
Differentiation is defined by the Training and DevelopmentAgency for Schools as ‘the
process by which differences between learners are accommodated so that all students
in a group have the bestpossible chance oflearning’.
One of the core methods ofdifferentiation, differentiation by task, involves setting differenttasks for
students of different abilities. One way to achieve this may be to produce differentsets ofworksheets or
exercises depending on students’ abilities.
Collaborative learning has many well-documented benefits such as enabling shy students to participate
more confidently in class, butit’s also a useful differentiation method. Small, mixed-ability groups allow
lower achievers to take advantage ofpeer supportwhilsthigher achievers gain the opportunity to organize
and voice their thoughts for the benefitof the whole group. Grouping also allows roles to be allocated within
the team which cater for each member’s abilities and learning needs.
Isthisgood forthe teacher/student?
Yes,itis goodfor the teacherand the studentbecause thisdefinedgoodmethodsfor
the teacherare consideredanewwayof learning.As forthe studentisgoodto improve
the level of studentandtomake the spiritof competitionamongthem.
Is thisgoodfor the teacher/student?
Yes,it isgood for the studentbecause the groupworktolearningall studentbysharing .
4. In this method it’s important to recognize thatsome students can work with more advanced materials than
others, and that it is possible to use multiple materials in order to approach a topic from different angles.
This means that while some may require quite basic texts with illustrations, others are capable ofworking
with more advanced vocabulary and complex ideas.
In the traditional classroom, activities are completed atthe same time, without thinking aboutthe level of
difficulty for some students. The result is that more advanced learners can be held back because ofthe
speed ofthe less able ones, and atthe other end ofthe scale, some may simply find itimpossible to keep
up. When differentiation is used in lesson planning, the available time is used flexibly in order to meetall
students’ needs. Students who quickly grasp core activities need notbe held back because their
classmates need to spend more time on the fundamentals ofa topic. They can instead be allocated more
challenging tasks in order to develop a deeper understanding ofthe subjectmatter or even to progress
through the setcourse more quickly.
Is thisgoodfor the teacher/student?
Yes,it isgood forthe studentbecause tomake the studentmore experiencedandsuccessful .
Andgood forthe teacherbecause ithelphimto teachthe students.
Is thisgoodfor the teacher/student?
Yes,it isgood for the studentbecause tomake the studentquicklyunderstandlesstime to
move to difficultlevel ,andgive the studentunquicklyunderstand more time tomove todifficult
level .
5. Differentiation by outcome is a technique whereby all students undertake the same task buta variety of
results is expected and acceptable. For example,the teacher sets a task but instead ofworking towards a
single ‘right’ answer, the students arrive at a personalized outcome depending on their level ofability.
In the differentiated classroom, rather than assessmenttaking place atthe end oflearning, students are
assessed on an on-going basis so thatteaching, and indeed the other methods ofdifferentiation, can be
continuously adjusted according to the learners’ needs.
Differentiation in the classroom is all aboutunderstanding that we are dealing with a group ofdiverse
individuals and adapting our teaching to ensure that all of them have access to learn. It should be an on-
going and flexible process which notonly profiles students initially butalso recognizes progress and areas
for improvementand adjusts accordingly to ensure learning needs continue to be met. In short, it shifts the
focus from teaching a subjectto teaching the students.
Is thisgoodfor the teacher/student?
Yes,it isgood for the studentbecause itshow themthe differentinOpinionsbetweenstudents.
Is thisgoodfor the teacher/student?
Yes,it isgood for the studentbecause ithelpstomaintainthe level of educationof the student.
6. Discussthe benefitsandlimitationsof usingdifferentiationinclass.Considerthe followingpoints:
TASK
Discuss the benefits and limitations of using differentiation in class. Consider the following points:
Should all teachers at the TTC use it?
Would you use differentiation when you are teaching? Why?
Which type of differentiation works best in your opinion?
Your work should include a minimum of 2 references.
7. Advantages Disadvantages
1. Kids get to learn in a way that makes
information retention easier.
1. It essentially creates a second full-
time job for the teacher.
2. It documents how each child will
learn so that everyone stays on the
same page.
2. Some children could prevent the
class from moving on.
3. It eliminates teaching routines that
become cumbersome.
3. There really isn’t a schedule to
follow.
4. It provides teachers with a higher
level of flexibility.
4. It is difficult to evaluate the
effectiveness of a teacher.
➢ Your work should include a minimum of 2 references.
References:
Crystal Lombardo. (August 15, 2015). Pros and Cons of Differentiated Instruction .
Retrieve from: http://visionlaunch.com/pros-and-cons-of-differentiated-instruction/
8. ● Should all teachers at the TTC use it?
Yes, should all the teachers using at the TTC .
● Would you use differentiation when you are teaching? Why?
Yes, i will using differentiation.
Because the differentiation gives the student more ways to
understand .
● Which type of differentiation works best in your opinion?
In my opinion i think the best type of differentiation is
Homework because it is very important for students to works more and the
best.
Differentiated Activity Planning
Template
9. The first sectionof the excellent students
to accordinglythey are asked difficult
questions in a short time due to given
their potential .
The third sectionof the bad students to
accordingly they are asked easy
questions and give him extra add to full
time because of their potential .
The second sectionof the medium
students to accordinglythey are asked
medium questions and at the full time
given their potential .
KEY CONCEPT
Introduction
Definition
Types
Rules
Examples
Conclusion
Pre- Assessment Task
Give the students level test for is
assessed such as questions about the
basics they have studied and then their
levels are determined according to their
answers.
