Digging Deeper Into Differentiation (Part 3)

Description

How do you refine your differentiation practices to reach every learner effectively? What practical strategies can help streamline differentiation, so it becomes an integral, effortless part of your planning? Research shows that differentiation increases student engagement, achievement, and confidence when implemented consistently and intentionally. Carol Ann Tomlinson’s framework emphasizes that differentiation is not a set of recipes, but a way of thinking about teaching and learning to support diverse needs. Join Jennifer Hart for this impactful session as you master advanced differentiation strategies to simplify planning while maximizing student success. Dive deeper into differentiating content, process, and product with tools that promote rigorous, personalized learning. Explore how to integrate formative assessment seamlessly to guide differentiation decisions and discover ways to provide meaningful feedback that supports growth for every student. Jennifer's expertise in evidence-based teaching practices will empower you with ready-to-use strategies, ensuring your classroom is a place where all students are challenged, supported, and motivated to reach their full potential.

Objectives

• Identify key vocabulary and advanced concepts related to differentiation practices.
• Explain how differentiated instruction removes learning ceilings and fosters continuous progress.
• Implement at least one advanced differentiation strategy in upcoming lesson plans.
• Examine classroom data to identify targeted differentiation opportunities for all students.
• Assess current differentiation practices to determine their effectiveness in meeting diverse learning needs.
• Design a differentiated unit plan that integrates advanced strategies to support and challenge every learner.

Key Take Aways

1. Understand the advanced principles of differentiating content, process, and product to support diverse learners.
2. Implement formative assessment practices to inform differentiation decisions efficiently.
3. Promote student ownership and agency through choice and personalized learning pathways.
4. Incorporate practical tools and routines that simplify differentiation without sacrificing rigor or quality.

Assessment

Participants will have collaboration and sharing opportunities throughout the training to demonstrate their understanding of the session objectives and reflect on their learning.

Course Content

• Digging Deeper Into Differentiation (Part 3)
• Exam: Digging Deeper Into Differentiation (Part 3)