1. Chapter 7 Presentation
Preparing Students AND
Parents FOR A
Differentiated Classroom
Jackee Gadson
ED 602-51
2. What Differentiated Instruction is
Differentiated instruction is a proactive approach teachers use to facilitate
learning in a way that honors and supports the unique learning styles, needs and
interests of each individual student.
In a differentiated classroom learning standards are the same for everyone, but
each student has options for how they access content, process information, and
demonstrate learning.
Differentiated instruction recognizes that ONE-SIZE DOES NOT FIT ALL. Students’
approach and ability to learn and demonstrate learning can vary greatly within a
single classroom.
Differentiated instruction gives all students equal opportunity to have academic
success.
3. How Our Classroom Will Be
Differentiated
Flexible grouping accommodations with different tasks assigned to
various groups.
Student choice/learning menus.
Access to supplementary materials and products to extend learning
beyond a lesson.
Adjustments to the layout of the classroom to accommodate the
different needs and interests of learners.
4. Your Role As Students
I encourage your feedback! Offer your input on how you learn best.
Think about how your parents and teacher can support you in your
pursuit of knowledge, skills, and learning goals.
Assist me, your teacher, in developing the structure, routines,
learning tasks, and practices needed so our classroom supports the
learning of each student and fosters a sense of community.
5. Your Role As Parents
This pertains to parents of advanced and struggling learners:
Parents, please help me understand your child. Offer insight that will enable me to gain
a stronger sense of on your child’s needs. Let’s ensure that we’re on the same page
when it comes to your child’s learning and development.
In this differentiated classroom, we will meet your child where they are in terms of
learning and further their development in areas/subjects of strength and weakness.
Please be aware that learning and tasks are created with your child’s success in mind.
* Your ongoing communication will provide me with a clearer picture of your child from
beginning to end.
6. I Recognize and Support Your Desire to…
Want the best for your child.
Have your child blossom in a supportive learning environment.
Offer feedback that will help me gain more understanding of your child.
Have high expectations for you child and have them be in a classroom that
appropriately challenges their capacity to learn.
7. As The Teacher I Will…
Perform ongoing assessments and make informed decisions to differentiate
instruction.
Support students’ learning step-by-step.
Provide opportunities to increase your understanding.
Support your learning styles, interests, and choice.
Ensure that you grow in independence and demonstrate responsibility over
your learning.
8. Together We Will…
Work to close the achievement gaps so struggling and advanced
learners can experience success in learning.
Maintain effective communication and support.
Set individual learning goals and evaluate progress towards them.
Create a classroom environment that supports learning goals for each
student.
9. Students and parents, please feel free to reach out to me with any
questions or concerns you may have regarding differentiated instruction
in the classroom.
Our communication is key and I would love to hear from you!
Thank you!
Ms. Gadson
