Background+Knowledge

Follow along with the presentation: Differentiation is... [] Differentiation check list :[] Teacher quick check list:
 *  Differentiate to make a Difference! **

Differentiation benefits ** __ALL __ ** students while reaching students where they are and helping them grow.

__ **GeTtInG sTarTEd: ** __
 * Examine your needs and your student needs
 * Start small
 * Begin somewhere, but keep expanding your knowledge
 * Think about the hows, whens, and whys
 * Reflect on what you need and your students need
 * Discuss progress with your students-what are their needs?
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #800080; font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 22px;">Encourage your students to take ownership of activities
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #000080; font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 22px;">Analyze and continue to reflect

You can differentiate through four ways: 1) through content, 2) process, 3) product, and 4) learning environment based on the individual learner. (Carol Ann Tomlinson)

__ ** WAYS TO DIFFERENTIATE ** __ needs of your students (levels and interest) or enrich
 * Varied leveled activities to address the
 * Meeting with small groups to reteach
 * Tiered activities that are challenging
 * Personal agendas
 * Students visit other classroom and grade levels
 * Group and independent assignments
 * Varying the amount of time students have for assignments
 * Use Revised Bloom Taxonomy stems with all levels and activities