This poster can be used for staff CPD and to encourage differentiating by outcome.

1. How do I stretch the most able
learners and differentiate by
outcome?
Context
Here are just a few ways in which you
can stretch the most able learners. It is
frequently an area for improvement in
observations and one of the more
difficult teaching skills to master.
When done well it builds confidence,
allows learner’s to work more
independently and in many cases, to
flourish. An additional bonus is that it
requires little to no preparation.
Why not give some of the methods a go
and record your thoughts on the Wiki.
To access the Wiki, follow the link Use stronger learners to lead Get the more able learners to chair
(http://q.cx/3n4gn) or scan the QR Code practical assessments. Peer support debates or lead discussions
(top right) or even teach the weaker learner
Use IT to encourage students to Devise a range of group activities Encourage brevity. Ask learners to
complete additional research and tailored to the needs of the learners, synthesize complex concepts in fewer
feedback to the group low, intermediate and high than 140 characters. Set up Twitter
groups and keep a record of
progress
Start sessions by asking 10 questions
that start easy (basic recall) and get
Encourage problem-solving skills that progressively more difficult
require learners to access higher (evaluate). Scaffold your Q&A to
order skills like evaluating and push learners when giving responses
synthesizing
Get learners to peer assess each What to know more…why not invite a
others work or problem solve together member of the TDU to your team
meeting