Differentiated instruction is an approach to teaching that involves presenting content in different ways according to students' interests and needs. The goals are to help all students grow and develop skills at their own pace. In the classroom, this may involve varying assessment methods, engaging lessons tailored to student levels and knowledge, and allowing students to learn skills in their own sequence. The teacher guides students to reach their next step in learning. Parents can support their child by listening to them, believing school is positive, and becoming involved in the school community.

1. Differentiated
Instruction
(Chapter 7)
Nicole Howell

2. Welcome Parents &
Guardians!
 Throughout this presentation I hope to
inform you about differentiated instruction
and what it looks like in the classroom.
 Enjoy!

3. What is differentiated
instruction?
 Differentiated Instruction (DI) includes
changing the way content is presented so
students can take in information in a
variety of ways, organize and make sense
of ideas, and show what they have
learned.

4. Goals of Differentiated
Instruction:
 The purpose is to help all students grow
and develop knowledge and skills.
 Each student will work on becoming a
more independent learner.

5. What does DI look like in the
classroom?
 Variety of assessment methods
 Teacher and students learning together
 Engaging and relevant lessons
 Teacher monitors students and plans with
information on their interests, levels, and
knowledge.

6. What does DI look like in the
classroom? (Continued)
 In the classroom students are not forced
to learn something they are not
developmentally ready for. Students learn
skills in their own sequence and pace. As
the teacher, I will guide students to learn
and reach the next step.
 Example: This is similar to learning to walk;
it happens at different rates.

7. What can you do to support
your child?
 Listen to and learn from you child-many
children enjoy sharing stories.
 Instill the belief that school is positive.

8. Keep in mind….
 Some student work will be somewhat
challenging for them, but with support they
will be successful in their learning.
 Do not force students to do work that is TOO
hard as it will cause frustration and anxiety.
 Feel free to visit the classroom. Becoming a
part of the school community often makes
students feel motivated and successful.

9. Questions/Comments:
 If you have any questions and/or
comments feel free to contact me.
 Thank you for participating in the
presentation.
 --Ms. Howell