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Differentiated Instruction
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In this area we offer an excellent array of articles on differentiated instruction that take into consideration the great variety of ways in which students learn. With the growing diversity of students in every classroom, it is essential to offer more choices in how to learn and more ways that can engage learners in ways they learn best.
We are deeply concerned about current pressures to move towards greater use of direct instruction in all subjects--even science! Direct instruction is effective for helping students to memorize facts and skills, and will indeed raise scores on standardized tests that use multiple choice, true and false, and short-answer questions. It is an important educational tool for these specific purposes. Direct instruction may not, however, help students to understand and be able to apply what they have learned. It does not take into account the fact that students learn in many different ways, and does not help students to identify their strengths that can be used in learning. It does not develop higher order thinking skills that are so essential in today's world, nor does it foster curiosity, desire to learn, and the joy of learning itself.
The following articles are written from both the mind and the heart. They offer principles and tools that will not only help students to learn more effectively but will help them to enjoy the process and be interested in continuing to learn throughout life, Take heart! Direct instruction has its place in teaching and learning, but have faith that integrating the arts and other experiential processes in the curriculum will help students to meet those higher standards in ways that foster the coordinated development of mind, body, and spirit.
Two, Four, Six, Eight, Let's All Differentiate! Differential Education: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow Stephanie Bravmann
Education professor profiles the history of differential education, shows the failings of NCLB today, and points us to a positive future.Leveling the Playing Field Johnnie McKinley
Professor highlights the results of a two-year study to examine the student-teacher interactions with African American students that boost student achievement.Can Novice Teachers Differentiate Instruction? Yes, They CAN! Holly C. Gould
Education professors their process of helping new teachers to become more adept at differentiating instruction.Differentiated Instruction From a Librarian's Perspective Laura Grosvenor
A Seattle librarian shares how she assists teachers in differentiating instruction in their reading programs.Differentiated Curriculum for Classrooms with Gifted Children Sue Hovis
Educator describes some basics for the differentiation of curriculum for gifted students.Teachers, Change Your Bait! Brain-Compatible Differentiated Instruction Martha Kaufeldt
Strategies for Differentiating
Article: Teaching in mixed-ability classrooms: Teachers guide students down many paths to a common destination by Mary Anne Hess http://www.weac.org/kids/1998-99/march99/differ.htm
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