How to Differentiate Instruction in Mixed-Ability Classrooms, 2nd Edition

by Carol Ann Tomlinson

Book Overview

For education courses in Educational Psychology, Advanced Educational Psychology, Differentiated Instruction, Inclusion/Mainstreaming, Mild/Moderate Disabilities Methods, or General Methods (K-12).... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0871205122
• ISBN13: 9780871205124
• Release Date: January 2001
• Publisher: Association for Supervision & Curriculum Deve
• Length: 117 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.8" x 9.7"

Customer Reviews

A Good Place to Start for DI

Meeting all students' needs is more than a conversation and Carol Tomlinson shows the way with this book. As a staff developer for the largest county in Michigan, I use many books and resources that I keep listed on storywind. This book is great for those new to Differentiated Instruction (DI) and are seeking both a basic understanding, what DI looks like, and strategies to begin. I must include that if you want a deeper understanding of how DI fits into curriculum, pedagogy, what DI looks like for students and teachers, and strategies with examples--get the book, Fulfilling the Promise of Differentiation. I sue it when facilitating staff in professional learning groups. It's good for doing independent research for a department, grade level team, and school implementation. How to Differentiate Instruction in Mixed-Ability Classrooms is a quick read that you'll want to reread with a highlighter and pen. Carol Tomlinson is a great communicator and teacher. She provides in this book a beginning understanding of how DI is good for students, and varied ways that teachers can implement into curriculum. I especially recommend chapter two which makes the case of DI for struggling and advanced learners, and address the areas teachers teach: content, process, and product, and how students respond for successor failure: readiness, interest, and learning profile. The appendices contain strategies described in a page for each. This book should be in every school's professional library. Its information is essential for getting a basic understanding of Differentiated Instruction and examples. Also consider Fulfilling the Promise of Differentiated Instruction.

A must for every good teacher

I first was shown this book in a graduate class on Effective Teaching and used it for an assignment. I couldn't get over how many useful strategies were laid out in front of me to apply in my classroom. The strategies offered are realistic and useful in any subject - I teach high school French and apply many. The tools offered are applicable to all and any student in your class. This book should be part of every good teacher's professional toolbox; it is highly recommended.

Well Worth the Purchase

This book is a great place to start for individuals who already have some teaching experience, have a general familiarity with differentiated learning, but need help with the scope and implementation. This is not for someone who wants linear how-to manual. This book begins with a rationale for differentiated learning and then provides a framework for understanding the process, content, and structure for setting up your classroom. There is plenty of practical advice and examples. If you already know that this is the direction you want to take, I highly recommend this purchase.

excellent choice for learning about differentiation

This would be an excellent resource for all classroom teachers and reading coaches. With much emphasis on differentiating instruction, many teachers are at a loss as to what it really is. This book explains the idea of differentiating instruction in simple easy to read chapters. You will be glad you purchased it and will want to share it.

User friendly guide to differentiation

This book was an excellent "how to" guide for teachers to use to improve the quality of instruction for their students. The text is clear and to the point. Scenarios are given for elementary as well as secondary mixed-ability classrooms to give you a picture of what differentiation looks like in a variety of settings. In our very diverse schools, knowing how to accommodate the varied learning needs of our students is no longer an option - it's what successful teaching is all about.