Unit 3: Importance and Application
Unit Objective Learners will be able to identify the importance of differentiated instruction and how it applies to their teaching practice.
Free Write Write down on a piece of paper, reasons why you think differentiated instruction is important and useful in teaching.
Important Information
Differentiated instruction is crucial to effective teaching and for students' success. Many students have "personal barriers" to learning. By tailoring lessons to students needs these barriers can be broken through, enabling all students to be successful. An important axiom in teaching is that all students can learn. Differentiated instruction makes sure that all students' needs are met so that all students are able to learn and are taught effectively.
Task
Write down on a piece of paper your answer to the following question. Why is it important that teachers embody the idea that all students can learn and make sure that all students are reached?
Important Information
Students are very different from each other so it is vital to differentiate instruction so that everyone's learning style and preference can be met. Differentiated instruction allows teachers to be proactive by using a variety of methods to reach every student. It is very student centered. Many experts believe this is key for effective education. They also believe that if the students are the focus of the curriculum and instruction, they are more likely to be successful. Overall, differentiation allows for maximum student growth and maximum student success.
Task
Write down on a piece of paper your answer to the following question. Do you agree or disagree with the above statements that student centered activities are more beneficial for students. Why or why not?
Major Final Task
To improve your teaching practice, I strongly urge you to use what you've learned in this course. I believe it would be very beneficial to use the methods and information in your real life practice. On the discussion tab of this unit, write down at least three ways you can apply what you've learned to your practice.