Differentiated learning

Differentiated Learning / Instruction

The first step…

Differentiated Learning/Instruction

What is it?o providing students with different ways of

acquiring knowledge, processing, constructing, and making sense of ideas

o developing teaching materials so that all students within a classroom can learn effectively, regardless of differences in ability.

o ensuring that what a student learns, how he learns it, and how the student demonstrates what he has learned is a match for that student’s readiness level, interests, and preferred mode of learning.

"Differentiation is just a teacher acknowledging that kids learn in

different ways, and responding by doing something about that through curriculum and instruction. "

Carol Ann Tomlinson, Associate Professor at University of Virginia

Why is D.L. so important?

All learners learn differently

All learners have different learning preferences

All learners have different learning styles

All learners have individual interests

All learners have multiple intelligences

Multiple Intelligences It is the idea that intelligence is not a single general ability.

IQ tests focus mostly on logical and linguistic intelligence.

It differentiates intelligence into 8 cognitive abilities.(Recently a 9th intelligence has been added)

Humans possess at least seven types of intelligence and so every individual has the ability to use every learning style. However, everybody has one or two styles that work better for him or her when they learn.

Multiple intelligences can be nurtured and strengthened, or ignored and weakened.

What are the multiple intelligences?

Traits Spatial judgment Ability to visualize with the mind’s eye Good with puzzles

Careers which suit them are…

Artists Designers Architects Pilot Photographers

How they learn

Charts, graphs and diagrams

Colour Computer graphics

software Art activities

Verbal ability Reading Writing Telling stories Memorizing words and dates Learning foreign languages Understand and manipulate

syntax and structure

Traits


Author Translator Teacher Editor Librarian

How they learn

Reading and word games Taking notes Listening to lectures Discussing and debating

Logic Recognizing abstract patterns Reasoning capabilities Numbers Scientific thinking Investigation Ability to perform complex

calculations

Traits


Accountant Investment broker Computer programmer Mathematician

How they learn

Computer programming languages

Critical-thinking activities Logic puzzles Science-fiction scenarios

Control body motions Handle objects skilfully Sense of timing Clear sense of the goal of

physical action Can train responses to become

like reflexes Good at sports and dance

Traits


Athletes Trainer Dancers Actors Doctors Builders Police officers

How they learn

Acting or performing Building and making things Doing something physical

Traits Sensitive to sounds, rhythm,

tones and music Good pitch Are able to sing Are able to play an instrument Are able to compose music Generally have highly

developed language skills


Singers Conductors Composers DJs Recording technician

How they learn

Listening to lectures Listening to songs Rhythm Writing lyrics

Interact well with others Typically extroverted Sensitive to the feelings and

moods of others Able to cooperate Work well as part of a group Can communicate effectively

Traits


Teachers Social Workers/Counsellor Managers Politicians Priest/Brother Therapist

How they learn

Working with others/Group work

Cooperative learning activities

Discussing and debating

Intuitive Typically introverted Understand their own feelings

and motivations Deep understanding of the

self, strengths/weaknesses and emotions

Traits


Psychologists Self-employed people Consultant Writers

How they learn

Like to work alone Keep a journal Having space Self-paced projects

Relate information to the natural surroundings

Ability to categorize plants, animals and other objects in nature

Traits


Biologist Environmentalist Chef Veterinarian Park Ranger Astronomer

How they learn

Working in nature Exploring living things Learning about natural

events

Can tackle deep questions about human existence i.e. the meaning of life, why do we die, and how did we get here

Think about and question life, death and ultimate realities

Traits


Religious clergy Gurus Philosophers

How they learn

Pose and ponder questions

How can I find out a students’ multiple intelligences?

There are a number of online quizzes (some with printable versions) that you can use.

Online:

http://www.edutopia.org/mi-quiz

http://literacyworks.org/mi/assessment/findyourstrengths.html

Some hard

copies are provided in your

handouts.

http://www.edutopia.org/mi-quiz



Let’s take the quiz! It’s quick

It’s easy

It can be done with the students too

DO YOU KNOW YOUR MULTIPLE

INTELLIGENCES?

The 3 Learning Styles

Kinesthetic

Auditory

Visual

Visual Learners take numerous detailed notes tend to sit in the front are usually neat and clean often close their eyes to visualise or

remember something find something to watch if they are

bored like to see what they are learning benefit from illustrations and

presentations that use colour are attracted to written or spoken

language rich in imagery prefer stimuli to be isolated from

auditory and kinesthetic distraction find passive surroundings ideal

Learning ideas Draw a map of events in history or draw scientific process.

Make outlines of everything!

Copy what's on the board.

Ask the teacher to diagram.

Diagram sentences!

Take notes, make lists.

Watch videos.

Color code words, research notes

Outline reading.

Use flashcards.

Use highlighters, circle words, underline.

Good and Bad Test Types

Good:

Diagramming, reading maps, essays (if you've studied using an outline), showing a process

Bad:

Listen and respond tests

Auditory Learners

sit where they can hear but needn't pay attention to what is happening in front

may not coordinate colours or clothes, but can explain why they are wearing what they are wearing and why

hum or talk to themselves or others when bored

acquire knowledge by reading aloud remember by verbalising lessons to

themselves (if they don't they have difficulty reading maps or diagrams or handling conceptual assignments like mathematics).


Good

Auditory Learners are good at writing responses to lectures they've heard. They're also good at oral exams.

Bad

Comprehension activities (reading and answering questions) in a timed test.

Learning ideas Using word association to remember facts and lines.

Recording lectures.

Watching videos.

Repeating facts with eyes closed.

Participating in group discussions.

Using audiotapes for language practice.

Taping notes after writing them.

Kinesthetic Learners

need to be active and take frequent breaks speak with their hands and with gestures remember what was done, but have difficulty

recalling what was said or seen find reasons to fidget or move when bored rely on what they can directly experience or

perform activities such as cooking, construction,

engineering and art help them perceive and learn enjoy field trips and tasks that involve

manipulating materials sit near the door or someplace else where they

can easily get up and move around are uncomfortable in classrooms where they lack

opportunities for hands-on experience communicate by touching and appreciate

physically expressed encouragement, such as a pat on the back

Learning ideas Studying in short blocks.

Taking lab classes.

Role playing.

Taking field trips, visiting museums.

Studying with others.

Using memory games.

Using flash cards to memorize.


Good

Short definitions, fill-ins, multiple choice.

Bad

Long tests, essays.

How can I find out a students’ learning style?

There are a number of online and paper quizzes that you can use.

Online:

http://people.usd.edu/~bwjames/tut/learning-style/stylest.html

http://www.open2.net/survey/learningstyles/

Some hard

copies are provided in your

handouts.



http://www.open2.net/survey/learningstyles/

The End of Workshop 1

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