131: Slaying the Myth of Differentiation
Differentiation is the latest buzz in education, but the reality of what it looks like in the classroom has yet to be solidified. Many new teachers struggle with providing personalized learning experiences to their students not because they do not understand what differentiation is, rather it’s the logistical, organizational part of differentiation that leaves them stuck. Tune in to hear what you can do today to begin differentiating instruction for your students!
Quotables
- Write everything in pencil
- Differentiation really just means whatever you are doing to help students learn, make sure it’s applicable to where they are as a learner
- Differentiation isn’t something we do for a short period throughout the day; it’s a mindset we have in reaching our kids.
- It’s personalizing the experience so that kids can be successful
- Learning is messy and a constant problem to be solved
Gretchen’s Tip
- Content- WHAT you teach the kids
- Process- HOW you teach the kids
- Product- HOW the kids demonstrate their learning
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I am a teacher trainer and coach. Working elbow to elbow with teachers and teacher leaders to ensure instructional proficiency and student achievement soar lights me up. We have a real need in our nation for strong educators to remain in the field. My blog, book, podcast, courses and instructional materials are geared towards empowering teachers (and those that lead them) to receive the support needed to grow and thrive today, tomorrow and always.