Beyond Differentiated Instruction
April 2010 | 160 pages | Corwin
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"This guide through the ten steps of implementing differentiated instruction is an invaluable resource for providing meaningful curriculum to ensure every student is learning."
—Donnajo Smith, Teacher and Program Specialist for Gifted
Bureau of Curriculum and Instruction, Florida Department of Education

"In an easy-to-read format, O'Meara outlines how teachers can structure their assessment, planning, and instructional practices to help all students invest in their learning."
—Kimberly McAfee, Third-Grade Teacher
B.D. Gullett Elementary School, Bradenton, FL

I know I should differentiate instruction, but how do I actually do it in my classroom?

Differentiated instruction focuses on helping all students learn and achieve. This invaluable book goes beyond the theory of differentiated instruction to actual classroom practice, showing teachers step-by-step how they can successfully put differentiation into action to create an empowering learning environment for every child.

Author Jodi O'Meara presents a 10-step approach to differentiating instruction, supported by realistic strategies and manageable techniques that are easily adaptable for any K–12 student. This resource includes:

  • A guided, step-by-step framework for creating an effective differentiated instruction program
  • Vivid case studies illustrating the how-to's of differentiated instruction, from planning through implementation and assessment
  • Recommendations for appropriately structuring the pace and flow of instruction
  • Guidance on when to use tiered instruction and accommodations, including the relationship between differentiation and Response to Intervention (RTI)
  • Classroom-ready templates, resources, and tools for each step of the process

Discover how differentiated instruction can help your students master curriculum fundamentals and benefit from learning that lasts!

Contents

Acknowledgments

Acknowledgments

About the Author

About the Author

Introduction: Overview

  • 1. Types of Knowledge
  • 2. Moving Beyond Foundational Knowledge
  • 3. Differentiation of Foundational Knowledge
  • 4. Teacher Self-Assessment
  • 5. Preassessment of Students
  • 6. Instructional Decisions for Differentiation
  • 7. Management of Flow
  • 8. Formative Assessment and the Continuous Monitoring of Progress
  • 9. Summative Assessment and Products
  • 10. Wrap-Up and Final Thoughts

Appendix

Appendix

References

References

Index

Index

Description

"This guide through the ten steps of implementing differentiated instruction is an invaluable resource for providing meaningful curriculum to ensure every student is learning."
—Donnajo Smith, Teacher and Program Specialist for Gifted
Bureau of Curriculum and Instruction, Florida Department of Education

"In an easy-to-read format, O'Meara outlines how teachers can structure their assessment, planning, and instructional practices to help all students invest in their learning."
—Kimberly McAfee, Third-Grade Teacher
B.D. Gullett Elementary School, Bradenton, FL

I know I should differentiate instruction, but how do I actually do it in my classroom?

Differentiated instruction focuses on helping all students learn and achieve. This invaluable book goes beyond the theory of differentiated instruction to actual classroom practice, showing teachers step-by-step how they can successfully put differentiation into action to create an empowering learning environment for every child.

Author Jodi O'Meara presents a 10-step approach to differentiating instruction, supported by realistic strategies and manageable techniques that are easily adaptable for any K–12 student. This resource includes:

  • A guided, step-by-step framework for creating an effective differentiated instruction program
  • Vivid case studies illustrating the how-to's of differentiated instruction, from planning through implementation and assessment
  • Recommendations for appropriately structuring the pace and flow of instruction
  • Guidance on when to use tiered instruction and accommodations, including the relationship between differentiation and Response to Intervention (RTI)
  • Classroom-ready templates, resources, and tools for each step of the process

Discover how differentiated instruction can help your students master curriculum fundamentals and benefit from learning that lasts!

Contents

Acknowledgments

Acknowledgments

About the Author

About the Author

Introduction: Overview

  • 1. Types of Knowledge
  • 2. Moving Beyond Foundational Knowledge
  • 3. Differentiation of Foundational Knowledge
  • 4. Teacher Self-Assessment
  • 5. Preassessment of Students
  • 6. Instructional Decisions for Differentiation
  • 7. Management of Flow
  • 8. Formative Assessment and the Continuous Monitoring of Progress
  • 9. Summative Assessment and Products
  • 10. Wrap-Up and Final Thoughts

Appendix

Appendix

References

References

Index

Index

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Beyond Differentiated Instruction


April 2010 | 160 pages | Corwin

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Paperback 28/04/2023 9781412982030 $39.95
Lifetime 28/04/2023 9781544350141 $36.00

"This guide through the ten steps of implementing differentiated instruction is an invaluable resource for providing meaningful curriculum to ensure every student is learning."
—Donnajo Smith, Teacher and Program Specialist for Gifted
Bureau of Curriculum and Instruction, Florida Department of Education

"In an easy-to-read format, O'Meara outlines how teachers can structure their assessment, planning, and instructional practices to help all students invest in their learning."
—Kimberly McAfee, Third-Grade Teacher
B.D. Gullett Elementary School, Bradenton, FL

I know I should differentiate instruction, but how do I actually do it in my classroom?

Differentiated instruction focuses on helping all students learn and achieve. This invaluable book goes beyond the theory of differentiated instruction to actual classroom practice, showing teachers step-by-step how they can successfully put differentiation into action to create an empowering learning environment for every child.

Author Jodi O'Meara presents a 10-step approach to differentiating instruction, supported by realistic strategies and manageable techniques that are easily adaptable for any K–12 student. This resource includes:

  • A guided, step-by-step framework for creating an effective differentiated instruction program
  • Vivid case studies illustrating the how-to's of differentiated instruction, from planning through implementation and assessment
  • Recommendations for appropriately structuring the pace and flow of instruction
  • Guidance on when to use tiered instruction and accommodations, including the relationship between differentiation and Response to Intervention (RTI)
  • Classroom-ready templates, resources, and tools for each step of the process

Discover how differentiated instruction can help your students master curriculum fundamentals and benefit from learning that lasts!


Table Of Contents:

  • Acknowledgments
  • About the Author
  • Introduction: Overview
  • 1. Types of Knowledge
  • 2. Moving Beyond Foundational Knowledge
  • 3. Differentiation of Foundational Knowledge
  • 4. Teacher Self-Assessment
  • 5. Preassessment of Students
  • 6. Instructional Decisions for Differentiation
  • 7. Management of Flow
  • 8. Formative Assessment and the Continuous Monitoring of Progress
  • 9. Summative Assessment and Products
  • 10. Wrap-Up and Final Thoughts
  • Appendix
  • References
  • Index

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"O’Meara dispels the myth that small-group work and reduced assignments are the answer to meeting students’ individual needs. She outlines in an easy-to-read format how teachers can structure their assessment, planning, and instructional practices to help all students invest in their learning."
Kimberly McAfee, Third-Grade Teacher, B.D. Gullett Elementary School, Bradenton, FL
"An invaluable resource for providing meaningful curriculum to ensure every student is learning. A guide through the ten steps of implementing differentiated instruction with tips, tools, and assessment strategies. A must for every educator in planning for academically diverse learners."
Donnajo Smith, Teacher and Program Specialist for Gifted, Bureau of Curriculum and Instruction, Florida Department of Education

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