"Each chapter assists the teacher in setting up and maintaining an effective learning environment through the use of differentiated learning and assessment, with suggestions that are practical and grounded in research."
--Laura B. Harper, Adjunct Instructor and Supervisor of Student Teachers
Trevecca Nazarene University
"This book is loaded It covers every topic you ever wanted to know about differentiation."
--Kael Sagheer, Fifth-Grade Teacher
Willa Cather Elementary School, Grapevine, TX
The keys to successful differentiated instruction for all learners
Differentiated instruction is a powerful approach for designing and customizing lessons to support the diverse needs of your students. But what′s the most effective way to implement it in your classroom? In this practical guide, best-selling authors Carolyn Chapman and Rita King provide a wealth of instructional tips and show how you can organize purposeful and meaningful differentiated lessons to inspire and engage all learners.
The book presents 12 complete models for differentiating instruction including student-directed and teacher-directed methods and models focused on multiple intelligences, problem solving, curriculum rewinding, and curriculum compacting. Alongside each model, this teacher-friendly resource provides ready-to-use techniques for using differentiated strategies and tools such as:
Individualized assignments, menus, focus activities, choice boards, cubes, learning zones, and academic contractsFlexible grouping options for individuals, partners, and small groups, plus groupings defined by interests, ability, age, knowledge base, and moreAssessments to use before, during, and after instruction to obtain feedback, plan for interventions, and guide differentiated planningIdeal for educators new to differentiated instruction as well as experienced veterans, this comprehensive text helps teachers successfully manage each aspect of differentiated instruction to ensure every learner′s success.