Caitlin Caiazza - Unit 3

Unit Objectives

-The participant/learner will utilize tools to differentiate instruction in a particular content area.

-The participant/learner will utilize differentiation to adhere to common core and state standards.

-The participant/learner will integrate differentiation into their courses

Unit Overview

Differentiation requires planning in advanced. As educators, we are expected to ensure learning. Differentiation of Instruction allows us to meet the needs of all learners. It is important that teachers understand the necessity of planning in advanced to provide learning for all students. This means that instruction differs from day to day. It also means that teachers provide ongoing assessment to assure that the instructional delivery is working. However, basis differentiation tools such as scaffolding the material may be used daily.

Pre-assessment:

1) State one area in your curriculum in which you would like to differentiate.

2)State any unanswered questions from the previous units.

Mini Lecture

Differentiation of Instruction may seem intimidating and a lot of work to many. Although is can be overwhelming at first, it is rewarding when you see the benefits. When differentiation is properly implemented, a positive learning environment is created.

Watch: https://youtu.be/h7-D3gi2lL8

Watch: https://youtu.be/6UB2rppQuiM

Exploration

Let's now differentiate for our learners that learn through example (that would be me as well)!

Link: https://digitalcommons.pace.edu/lesson/

Click on the link and choose a lesson that relates to your content area.

Imagine yourself delivering the lesson you chose.

How are the student's benefitting from the lesson?

Assessment/Reflection

At this point you should have an understanding of a differentiation.

Task: Assessment: Create a lesson plan that you will utilize that addresses the readiness, interest, and culture of the students. Provide on-going assessment to ensure the instruction is meeting the needs of all learners.

Reflect: After the lesson is taught, write a reflection explaining how the needs of all learners were met. - Re-visit pre-assessment questions for all three units? -How have your feeling changed on how instruction should be delivered?