Differentiated

Instruction

(Chapter 7)Nicole Howell

Welcome Parents &

Guardians!

Throughout this presentation I hope to

inform you about differentiated instruction

and what it looks like in the classroom.

Enjoy!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Questions/Comments:

If you have any questions and/or

comments feel free to contact me.

Thank you for participating in the

presentation.

--Ms. Howell