This document summarizes a study conducted by Dr. Vasanthi Thiagarajan during a Fulbright fellowship at the University of Maryland in the U.S. on Differentiated Instruction and Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation. The study was motivated by gaps identified in authentic assessment practices in Indian schools transitioning to continuous evaluation models. The objectives of the study were to examine differentiated instruction lesson plan designs, how standards are linked to assessment in the differentiated instruction process, learn from experts who subscribe to differentiated instruction philosophy, and create a practical model for Dr. Thiagarajan's school in India based on learnings.

1. A study of Differentiated Instruction in
Continuous and Comprehensive
Evaluation
A SUMMATIVE REPORT
BY
Dr. Vasanthi Thiagarajan
FULBRIGHT DAT 2011
INDIA
HOST UNIVERSITY .
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND
HOST COUNTRY
U.S.A.
MENTOR: DR.JOSEPH McCALEB

2. The motivation and relevance of my topic
of research
• The present scenario in India-with C.B.S.E. and
the paradigm shift from ‘one shot examination’ to
Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation’
• As Master-Trainer, Mentor-Monitor for C.B.S.E.
my study of practices in mentee schools-
revealed gaps in authentic assessments.

4. • Globally competitive Standards and
benchmarks
• A continuous evolution of educational
and pedagogical philosophies
• The perfect host country for warm and
open invitations-especially in the field of
education

5. 1. Examine D.I. lesson plan designs
2. How identified and measurable standards of
assessment are linked to the D.I. process
3. Meet experts and educators who subscribe to
the philosophy of D.I.
4. Consolidate learnings to create a practical
model for my school in India