Differentiated Instruction 101

“Differentiated instruction”—the process of identifying students’ individual learning strengths, needs, and interests and adapting lessons to match them - A helpful video explaining differentiating instruction in simpler terms (with examples)!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7-D3gi2lL8 

When some teachers think of differentiation, they imagine having to create a different lesson for every student in the room. In this video, teacher and author Larry Ferlazzo explains that differentiating instruction is really about getting to know your students and making decisions, often in the moment, based on what they need. He offers some low-lift strategies he’s learned over the years for making activities accessible for students with all types of gifts and challenges. Read more: https://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2015/01/28/differentiated-instruction-a-primer.html

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