The Differentiated Classroom

Author : Carol Ann Tomlinson
Publisher : ASCD
Page : 199 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2017-03-22
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781416623335

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How to Differentiate Instruction in Academically Diverse Classrooms by Carol Ann Tomlinson Pdf

First published in 1995 as How to Differentiate Instruction in Mixed-Ability Classrooms, this new edition reflects evolving best practices, practitioners' experience, and Tomlinson's ongoing thinking about how to help all students access high-quality curriculum; engage in meaningful learning experiences; and feel safe and valued in their school. Written as a practical guide for teachers, this expanded 3rd edition of Carol Ann Tomlinson's groundbreaking work covers the fundamentals of differentiation and provides additional guidelines and new strategies for how to go about it. You'll learn What differentiation is and why it's essential How to set up the flexible and supportive learning environment that promotes success How to manage a differentiated classroom How to plan lessons differentiated by readiness, interest, and learning profile How to differentiate content, process, and products How to prepare students, parents, and yourself for the challenge of differentiation We differentiate instruction to honor the reality of the students we teach. They are energetic and outgoing. They are quiet and curious. They are confident and self-doubting. They are interested in a thousand things and deeply immersed in a particular topic. They are academically advanced and "kids in the middle" and struggling due to cognitive, emotional, economic, or sociological challenges. More of them than ever speak a different language at home. They learn at different rates and in different ways. And they all come together in our academically diverse classrooms.

Author : Carol Ann Tomlinson
Publisher : ASCD
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2014-05-25
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781416618638

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The Differentiated Classroom by Carol Ann Tomlinson Pdf

Although much has changed in schools in recent years, the power of differentiated instruction remains the same—and the need for it has only increased. Today's classroom is more diverse, more inclusive, and more plugged into technology than ever before. And it's led by teachers under enormous pressure to help decidedly unstandardized students meet an expanding set of rigorous, standardized learning targets. In this updated second edition of her best-selling classic work, Carol Ann Tomlinson offers these teachers a powerful and practical way to meet a challenge that is both very modern and completely timeless: how to divide their time, resources, and efforts to effectively instruct so many students of various backgrounds, readiness and skill levels, and interests. With a perspective informed by advances in research and deepened by more than 15 years of implementation feedback in all types of schools, Tomlinson explains the theoretical basis of differentiated instruction, explores the variables of curriculum and learning environment, shares dozens of instructional strategies, and then goes inside elementary and secondary classrooms in nearly all subject areas to illustrate how real teachers are applying differentiation principles and strategies to respond to the needs of all learners. This book's insightful guidance on what to differentiate, how to differentiate, and why lays the groundwork for bringing differentiated instruction into your own classroom or refining the work you already do to help each of your wonderfully unique learners move toward greater knowledge, more advanced skills, and expanded understanding. Today more than ever, The Differentiated Classroom is a must-have staple for every teacher's shelf and every school's professional development collection.

Author : Carol Ann Tomlinson,Marcia B. Imbeau
Publisher : ASCD
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2023-01-11
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781416631798

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Leading and Managing a Differentiated Classroom by Carol Ann Tomlinson,Marcia B. Imbeau Pdf

Updated with new research and insights, the second edition of this foundational guide to the how of differentiation provides the thoughtful strategies teachers need to create and maintain classrooms where each student is recognized and respected and every student thrives. One of the most powerful lessons a teacher must learn is that classroom management is not about control; it's about delivering the support and facilitating the routines that will make the classroom work for each student, and thus, set all students free to be successful learners. In Leading and Managing a Differentiated Classroom, Carol Ann Tomlinson and Marcia B. Imbeau explore the central priorities and mindsets of differentiation and provide practical guidelines for making effective student-centered, academically responsive instruction a reality. Their classroom management approach is based on three critical understandings: 1. When students are engaged, they have no motivation to misbehave. 2. When students understand that their teacher sees them as worthwhile people with significant potential, it opens doors to learning. 3. The classroom can't work for anybody until it works for everybody. Written for K–12 teachers and instructional leaders, this book is packed with strategies for structuring and pacing lessons, organizing learning spaces and materials, starting and stopping class with purpose, setting up and managing routines, and shifting gears if something isn't going well. It also gives teachers the guidance they need to help students, colleagues, and parents understand the goals of differentiated instruction and contribute to its success. Along with examples of recommended practice drawn from real-life classrooms at a variety of grade levels, you will find answers to frequently asked questions and specific advice for balancing content requirements and the needs of learners. You'll gain confidence as a leader for and in your differentiated classroom and be better prepared to teach in a way that's more efficient and rewarding for you and more effective for every student in your care.

Author : Carol A. Tomlinson,Tonya R. Moon
Publisher : ASCD
Page : 174 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781416617730

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Assessment and Student Success in a Differentiated Classroom by Carol A. Tomlinson,Tonya R. Moon Pdf

Carol Ann Tomlinson and Tonya R. Moon take an in-depth look at assessment and show how differentiation can improve the process in all grade levels and subject areas. After discussing differentiation in general, the authors focus on how differentiation applies to various forms of assessment--pre-assessment, formative assessment, and summative assessment--and to grading and report cards. Readers learn how differentiation can --Capture student interest and increase motivation --Clarify teachers' understanding about what is most important to teach --Enhance students' and teachers' belief in student learning capacity; and --Help teachers understand their students' individual similarities and differences so they can reach more students, more effectively Throughout, Tomlinson and Moon emphasize the importance of maintaining a consistent focus on the essential knowledge, understandings, and skills that all students must acquire, no matter what their starting point. Detailed scenarios illustrate how assessment differentiation can occur in three realms (student readiness, interest, and learning style or preference) and how it can improve assessment validity and reliability and decrease errors and teacher bias. Grounded in research and the authors' teaching experience, Assessment and Student Success in a Differentiated Classroom outlines a common-sense approach that is both thoughtful and practical, and that empowers teachers and students to discover, strive for, and achieve their true potential. This is PDF Format E-book: ISBN 978-1-4166-1773-0

Author : David A. Sousa,Carol Ann Tomlinson
Publisher : Solution Tree Press
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2011-02-25
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781935543350

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Differentiation and the Brain by David A. Sousa,Carol Ann Tomlinson Pdf

Examine the basic principles of differentiation in light of what current research on educational neuroscience has revealed. This research pool offers information and insights that can help educators decide whether certain curricular, instructional, and assessment choices are likely to be more effective than others. Learn how to implement differentiation so that it achieves the desired result of shared responsibility between teacher and student.

Author : Carol Ann Tomlinson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 165 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Classroom management
ISBN : 1741013216

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Fulfilling the Promise of the Differentiated Classroom by Carol Ann Tomlinson Pdf

Author : Wendy Conklin
Publisher : Teacher Created Materials
Page : 171 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2011-02-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781425894146

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Activities for a Differentiated Classroom: Level K by Wendy Conklin Pdf

Easily implement grade appropriate lessons suitable for Kindergarten classrooms. Based on current research, these easy-to-use lessons are based on a variety of strategies to differentiate your instruction. Activities are included to allow access to all learners. ZIP file contains interactive whiteboard-compatible resources, including sample projects, templates, and assessment rubrics. This resource is correlated to the Common Core State Standards and is aligned to the interdisciplinary themes from the Partnership for 21st Century Skills.

Author : Amy Benjamin
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2014-05-22
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781317923688

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Differentiated Instruction by Amy Benjamin Pdf

This book demonstrates how to make your classroom more responsive to the needs of individual students with a wide variety of learning styles, interests, goals, cultural backgrounds, and prior knowledge. Focusing on grades 6 through 12, this book showcases classroom-tested activities and strategies. Differentiated Instruction: A Guide for Middle and High School Teachers shows you how to vary your instruction so you can respond to the needs of individual learners. The concrete examples in this book demonstrate how you can use differentiated instruction to clarify: • the content (what you want students to know and be able to do) • the process (how students are going to go about learning the content) • and the product (how they will show you what they know.) This book is uniquely interactive. It features "Reflections" to help you understand your teaching style and guide you towards developing habits of mind which result in effective differentiated instruction. Also included is a chapter on teaching students whose native language is not English.

Author : Carol Ann Tomlinson,Marcia B. Imbeau
Publisher : Teaching Resources
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Education
ISBN : 0545305845

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Managing a Differentiated Classroom by Carol Ann Tomlinson,Marcia B. Imbeau Pdf

The go-to guide for the differentiated classroom from the top expert in the field!

Author : Melinda L. Fattig,Maureen Tormey Taylor
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 167 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2007-12-10
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780787987442

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Co-Teaching in the Differentiated Classroom by Melinda L. Fattig,Maureen Tormey Taylor Pdf

Co-Teaching in the Differentiated Classroom is a practical hands-on guide that explains how to implement co-teaching programs in mixed-ability classrooms. Based on the authors' award-winning model, this important guide shows how special education teachers can pair with general education teachers to improve classroom functioning while promoting high achievement for all students. The book provides tested frameworks and tools for teacher collaboration on lesson planning, student grouping, assessment, and discipline. It also offers guidance on managing overcrowded classrooms and on designing and implementing differentiated lessons and assignments, and includes advice for administrators.

Author : Jenifer Fox,Whitney Hoffman
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2011-08-30
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780470952399

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The Differentiated Instruction Book of Lists by Jenifer Fox,Whitney Hoffman Pdf

Hundreds of useful ideas for meeting the needs of each child The Differentiated Instruction Book of Lists is the definitive reference for DI for teachers in grades K-12. Ready for immediate use, it offers over 150 up-to-date lists for developing instructional materials, lesson planning, and assessment. Organized into 12 convenient sections, the book is full of practical examples, teaching ideas, and activities that can be used or adapted to meet students' diverse needs. Coverage includes curriculum design, lesson planning, instructional strategies, assessment, classroom management, strategies by subject area (from Language Arts to Math to Physical Education), new media, etc. Offers an easy-to-use guide that gives quick tips and methods to plan effectively for delivering truly differentiated lessons Filled with helpful DI lists, lesson plans, strategies, assessments, and more Jennifer Fox is the author of the bestselling book Your Child's Strengths The Differentiated Instruction Book of Lists is a hands-on guide for meeting the instructional needs of all students so that they can reach their full potential.

Author : Carol A. Tomlinson
Publisher : ASCD
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780871205124

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How to Differentiate Instruction in Mixed-ability Classrooms by Carol A. Tomlinson Pdf

Offers a definition of differentiated instruction, and provides principles and strategies designed to help teachers create learning environments that address the different learning styles, interests, and readiness levels found in a typical mixed-ability classroom.

Author : Gayle Gregory,Carolyn Chapman
Publisher : Corwin Press
Page : 214 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Education
ISBN : 1412936403

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Differentiated Instructional Strategies by Gayle Gregory,Carolyn Chapman Pdf

In this fascinating book, the author of The Hinge Factor and The Weather Factor surveys revolutions across the centuries, vividly portraying the people and events that brought wrenching, often enduring and always bloody change to countries and societies almost overnight. Durschmied begins with the French Revolution and goes on to examine the revolutions of Mexico in 1910, Russia in 1917, and Japan in 1945, as well as the failed putsch against Hitler in 1944. His account of the Cuban Revolution is peppered with personal anecdotes for he was the first foreign correspondent to meet Castro when the future leader was still in the Sierra Maestra. He concludes with the Iranian Revolution that ousted the Shah in 1979 another that he personally covered and, in a new preface, extends his analysis to the Arab Spring.Each revolution, Durschmied contends, has its own dynamic and memorable cast of characters, but all too often the end result is the same: mayhem, betrayal, glory, and death. Unlike the American Revolution, which is the counterexample, few revolutions are spared the harsh reality that most devour their own children. Durschmied is a supremely gifted reporter who has transformed the media he works in. Newsweek A] light and lively narrative that serves as a useful introduction for the general reader. Library Journal

Author : Jacqueline S. Thousand,Richard A. Villa,Ann I. Nevin
Publisher : Corwin Press
Page : 127 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2007-03-21
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781412938600

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Differentiating Instruction by Jacqueline S. Thousand,Richard A. Villa,Ann I. Nevin Pdf

In Differentiating Instruction, Jacqueline S. Thousand, Richard A. Villa, and Ann I. Nevin demonstrate how to use co-planning, co-teaching, and collaboration to differentiate instruction more effectively. This new resource, which follows the authorsÆ bestseller, A Guide to Co-Teaching, showcases examples of good practice using differentiated instruction through retrofit and universal design.

Author : Tonya R. Moon,Catherine M. Brighton,Carol A. Tomlinson
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 124 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2020-05-11
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780429841378

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Using Differentiated Classroom Assessment to Enhance Student Learning by Tonya R. Moon,Catherine M. Brighton,Carol A. Tomlinson Pdf

Using Differentiated Classroom Assessment to Enhance Student Learning introduces pre- and in-service teachers to the foundations, data use, and best practices of the DCA framework. As differentiated instruction practices increasingly enable K-12 educators to individualize learning in their classrooms, it is important that this framework be extended to assessment as well. This concise yet comprehensive book explains the science and rationale behind DCA as well as principles and strategies for both formative and summative assessments. Replete with vignettes, sample outputs, and recommendations, this is a lively and much-needed guide to understanding, enacting, and analyzing grouped and individualized assessments.