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  • Differentiated Instruction: Maximizing the Learning of All Students
Challenge
Initial Thoughts
Perspectives & Resources

What is differentiated instruction?

  • 1: Defining Differentiated Instruction
  • 2: General Principles

How do teachers differentiate instruction?

  • 3: Know Your Students
  • 4: Differentiate Instructional Elements
  • 5: Differentiate Content
  • 6: Differentiate Process
  • 7: Differentiate Product
  • 8: Evaluate and Grade Student Performance

How do teachers prepare their students and their classrooms for differentiated instruction?

  • 9: Communicate with Students and Parents
  • 10: Organize the Classroom
  • 11: Employ Effective Behavior Management

What does differentiated instruction look like in the classroom?

  • 12: Classroom Implementation

Resources

  • 13: References, Additional Resources, and Credits
Wrap Up
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Resources

Page 13: References, Additional Resources, and Credits

To cite this module, please use the following:

The IRIS Center. (2010). Differentiated instruction: Maximizing the learning of all students. Retrieved from https://iris.peabody.vanderbilt.edu/module/di/

References

Note: The references in this section reflect the source material used to construct this module. The links to these references are not updated.

The Access Center. (n.d.). Differentiated instruction for math. Retrieved from http://www.k8accesscenter.org/training_resources/mathdifferentiation.asp 

The Access Center. (n.d.). Enhancing your instructional skills through differentiation. PowerPoint slides. Retrieved from http://www.k8accesscenter.org/training_resources/Presentations.asp#differentiation 

Adams, C., Pierce, R., & Dixon, F. (2007). Tiered curriculum project. Retrieved from http://www.doe.in.gov/highability/tiered-curriculum-project

Allan, S. D., & Goddard, Y. L. (2010, October). Differentiated instruction and RTI: A natural fit. Educational Leadership, 68(2). Retrieved from http://www.ascd.org/publications/educational-leadership/oct10/vol68/num02/Differentiated-Instruction-and%[email protected]

American Federation of Teachers. (2007). Building parent-teacher relationships. Retrieved from http://www.readingrockets.org/article/19308/ 

Anderson, L. W., Krathwohl, D. R., Airasian, P. W., Cruikshank, K. A., Mayer, R. E., Pintrich, P. R., Raths, J., & Wittrock, M. C. (2001). A taxonomy for learning, teaching, and assessing: A revision of Bloom’s taxonomy of educational objectives. New York: Longman. 

Arnold, S., & Kozleski, E. (n.d.). Differentiating instruction: Meeting the needs of ALL students. PowerPoint slides. Retrieved from http://www.urbanschools.org/events…/Differentiating_Instruction_II.ppt. No longer available.

Aronson, E. (n.d.). Jigsaw classroom [website]. Retrieved from http://www.jigsaw.org/ 

Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development. [online course]. Success with differentiated instruction. Retrieved from http://www.ascd.org/online-learning.aspx. No longer available.

Baumgartner, T., Lipowski, M. B., & Rush, C. (2003). Increasing reading achievement of primary and middle school students through differentiated instruction. (Master of Arts research project). Saint Xavier University. Retrieved from http://www.eric.ed.gov/PDFS/ED479203.pdf 

Benjamin, A. (2003). Differentiated instruction: A guide for elementary teachers. Larchmont, NY: Eye on Education. 

Benjamin, A. (2005). Differentiated instruction using technology: A guide for middle and high school teachers. Larchmont, NY: Eye on Education. 

Burden, P. R., & Byrd, D. M. (2007). Methods for effective teaching: Promoting k–12 student understanding (4th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson. 

Center for Applied Technology (CAST). (2007). Universal design for learning and differentiated instruction: Compatible approaches. Retrieved from http://donjohnston.com/udl/#.VfL9POllCS0

Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching. (n.d.). A model of learning objectives. Retrieved from http://www.celt.iastate.edu/teaching/RevisedBlooms1.html 

Center for Teaching Support & Innovation. (2006). Ice-breakers: Getting to know your class. Retrieved from http://www.teaching.utoronto.ca/gsta/teaching-essentials/ice-breakers.htm. No longer available.

Chappuis, J., Stiggins, R., Chappuis, S., & Arter, J. (2007). Classroom assessment for student learning: Doing it right, using it well (2nd ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson. 

Clemson University. (n.d.). Bloom’s taxonomy action verbs. Retrieved from http://www.tamug.edu/AcademicAffairs/documents/Blooms_Taxonomy_Action_Verbs.pdf

Council for Exceptional Children. (n.d.). Differentiated instruction. Retrieved from http://www.cec.sped.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Differentiated_Instruction&Template=/TaggedPage/TaggedPageDisplay.cfm&TPLID=24&ContentID=4695. No longer available.

Ellis, E., Gable, R. A., Gregg, M., & Rock, M. L. (2008). REACH: A framework for differentiating classroom instruction. Preventing School Failure, 52(2), 31–47. 

Emmer, E. T., Evertson, C. M., Clements, B. S., & Murray, E. W. (1997). Classroom management for secondary teachers (4th ed.). Boston, MA: Allyn and Bacon. 

Geoffroy, J. (2009). Essential principles for embarking on differentiated instruction. Retrieved from http://www.ascd.org/ascd-express/vol4/425-geoffroy.aspx 

Grande, M. (2008). Using dialogue journals and interest inventories with classroom volunteers. TEACHING Exceptional Children, 41(2), 56-–63. Retrieved from http://teacherweb.stcharles.k12.mo.us/sped/instructional%20resources_files/Writing_files/dialog.pdf. No longer available.

Greece Central School District. (n.d.). RAFT: Role, audience, format, topic. Retrieved from http://web001.greece.k12.ny.us/academics.cfm?subpage=949 

Hall, T. (2002, June). Differentiated instruction: Effective classroom practices report. Retrieved from www.cast.org/udlcourse/DifferInstruct.doc

Hall, T. (2002). Differentiated instruction. Wakefield, MA: National Center on Accessing the General Curriculum. 

Hall, T., Strangman, N., & Meyer, A. (n.d.). Differentiated instruction and implications for UDL implementation. Retrieved from http://ok.gov/sde/sites/ok.gov.sde/files/DI_UDL.pdf

Huebner, T. A. (2010, February). Differentiated learning. Education Leadership, 67(5), 79–81. Retrieved from http://www.ascd.org/publications/educational-leadership/feb10/vol67/num05/Differentiated-Learning.aspx

King-Shaver, B., & Hunter, A. (2003). Differentiated instruction in the English classroom: Content, process, product, and assessment. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann. 

Lenz, B. K., Deshler, D. D., & Kissam, B. R. (2004). Teaching content to all: Evidence-based inclusive practices in middle and secondary school. Boston, MA: Pearson. 

McQuarrie, L., McRae, P., & Stack-Cutler, H. (2008, February). Differentiated instruction provincial research review: Choice, complexity, and
creativity. Alberta Initiative for School Improvement. Retrieved from http://education.alberta.ca/media/6412208/research_review_differentiated_instruction_2008.pdf

The National Research Center on the Gifted and Talented. (n.d.). Differentiation using curriculum compacting. Retrieved from http://www.gifted.uconn.edu/sem/pdf/Curriculum_Compacting.pdf 

Nolet, V., & McLaughlin, M. (2000). Accessing the general curriculum: Including students with disabilities in standards-based reform. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press, Inc. 

Office of Educational Research and Improvement (OERI). (1993, November). Student portfolios: Classroom uses. Retrieved from http://www2.ed.gov/pubs/OR/ConsumerGuides/classuse.html 

Raygor, A. L. (n.d.). Procedure for writing a term paper. Retrieved from http://www.reachoutmichigan.org/learn/termpapr.html

Reis, S. M., Westberg, K. L., Kulikowich, J., Caillard, F., Hebert, T., Plucker, J., Purcell, J. H., Rogers, J. B., & Smist, J. M. (1993, July). Why not let high ability students start school in January?: The curriculum compacting study. (Research monograph). The University of Connecticut. Retrieved from http://www.gifted.uconn.edu/nrcgt/reiswest.html 

Reis, S. M., & Renzulli, J. S. (n.d.). Curriculum compacting: A systemic procedure for modifying the curriculum for above average ability students. Retrieved from http://www.gifted.uconn.edu/sem/semart08.html 

Rolheiser, C., & Ross, J. A. (n.d.). Student self-evaluation: What research says and what practice shows. Retrieved from http://moodle.manistee.org/pluginfile.php/59439/course/section/16807/STUDENT%20SELF-EVALUATION%20WHAT%20RESEARCH%20SAYS%20AND%20WHAT%20PRACTICE%20SHOWS.pdf

San Diego County Office of Education. (n.d.). Graphic organizers. Retrieved from http://kms.sdcoe.net/differ/21-DSY/55-DSY.html. No longer available.

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Taylor, C. S., & Bobbit Nolen, S. (2008). Classroom assessment: Supporting teaching and learning in real classrooms. Upper Saddle River: NJ: Pearson. 

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TeacherVision. (n.d.). Dialogue journals. Retrieved from http://www.teachervision.fen.com/writing/skill-builder/48885.html 

Tomlinson, C. A. (2006). An educator’s guide to differentiating instruction. Boston, MA: Houghton Mifflin. 

Tomlinson, C. A. (2000, August). Differentiating of instruction in the elementary grades. ERIC Digest. Retrieved from http://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED443572.pdf 

Tomlinson, C. A. (2003). Fulfilling the promise of the differentiated classroom: Strategies and tools for responsive teaching. Alexandria, VA: ASCD. 

Tomlinson, C. A. (2001). How to differentiate instruction in mixed-ability classrooms (2nd ed.). Alexandria, VA: ASCD. 

Tomlinson, C. A. (2010, March). Responding to the research. Education Update, 52(3). Retrieved on December 5, 2011, from http://www.ascd.org/publications/newsletters/education-update/mar10/vol52/num03/Responding-to-the-Research.aspx

Tomlinson, C. A., & Eidson, C. C. (2003). Differentiation in practice: A resource guide for differentiating curriculum grades k–5. Alexandria, VA: ASCD. 

Tomlinson, C. A., & Eidson, C. C. (2003). Differentiation in practice: A resource guide for differentiating curriculum grades 5–9. Alexandria, VA: ASCD. 

Tomlinson, C. A., & Imbeau, M. B. (2010). Leading and managing a differentiated classroom. Alexandria, VA: ASCD. 

Tomlinson, C. A., & McTighe, J. (2006). Integrating differentiate instruction & understanding by design. Alexandria, VA: ASCD. 

Wilen, W., Hutchison, J., & Bosse, M. I. (2008). Dynamics of effective secondary teaching (6th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson. 

Wormeli, R. (2006). Fair isn’t always equal: Assessing & grading in the differentiated classroom. Portland, ME: Steinhouse. 

Zorfass, J., & Wasson, J. (2007, November). Differentiated instruction using technology. PowerPoint slides for the Center for Implementing Technology in Education. Retrieved from http://www.cited.org/library/site/media/Differentiated%20Instruction%20Using%20Technology%20UPDATE12%205%2007.pdf

Additional Resources

Articles

Brimijoin, K., Marquissee, E., & Tomlinson, C. A. (2003). Using data to differentiate instruction. Educational Leadership, 60(5), 70–73. Retrieved from http://www.ascd.org/publications/educational-leadership/feb03/vol60/num05/Using-Data-to-Differentiate-Instruction.aspx

The data-based approach to differentiation gets the treatment in this article. The authors suggest using the assessment data made available by the drive toward yearly standards to create an effective learning environment for more students. Under discussion are “three-dimensional data collection” and the use of assessment information to target learner needs, among much else.
 

Wormeli, R. (2006). Differentiating for tweens. Educational Leadership, 63(7), 14–19. Retrieved from http://www.ascd.org/publications/educational-leadership/apr06/vol63/num07/Differentiating-for-Tweens.aspx

This interesting piece lays out a number of strategies for engaging and teaching pre-teen students. Included are notes on allowing more than one way for students to reach yearly standards, teaching to individual student needs, and a rather inventive lesson on the perils of plagiarism.

Book

Benjamin, A. (2002). Differentiated instruction: A guide for middle and high school teachers. Larchmont, NY: Eye on Education. 

This book-length work details the initial process, foundations, and effective execution of classroom differentiation in middle and high school. Included is a useful section on differentiation for English language learners (ELL), which details specific examples of English instruction for students from various cultures and language traditions.

Web Resources

Huber, J. J. (2010). Culturally responsive differentiated instruction. PowerPoint presentation from the 2010 AEMP Education Forum, Los Angeles Unified School District. http://www.equityallianceatasu.org/sites/default/files/9.pdf

These PowerPoint slides offer ruminations, research, and impetus for those seeking to create a differentiated learning environment in their classrooms. Included are keys to the differentiated classroom, as well as notes on the timing of change and tips for effective planning and implementation.
 

Willoughby, J. (2000). Differentiating instruction: Meeting students where they are. http://www.glencoe.com/sec/teachingtoday/subject/di_meeting.phtml

This brief but informative online resource combines a practical definition of differentiation and a step-by-step formula for laying out its foundations in the classroom. A table suggesting various strategies for differentiation based on content, process, and product is also on hand.

Credits

Content Experts:

Module Developers: 
Janice Brown
Kim Skow

Module Production Team:

Editor:
Jason Miller

Reviewers: 
Amy Harris
Deb Smith
Naomi Tyler
Zina Yzquierdo

Permissions: 
Janet Church

Transcriptions: 
Janet Church
Tiffany Warrington

Audio engineers: 
Philip Ives
Brian Smokler

Media specialist/technical support: 
Erik Dunton

Web master: 
John Harwood

Narration: 
Philip Ives

Music: 
Erik Dunton

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Photos of module experts are courtesy themselves. All other media and images are courtesy the IRIS Center.

Expert Interviews:

Carol Ann Tomlinson (pp. 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, Wrap Up movie)
Michelle Giddens (pp. 3, 9, 11, 12)
Lorie Bowman (p. 6 movie)

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