Describe at least four significant ways in which differentiated instruction differs from traditional classroom instruction
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1. Describe at least four significant ways in which differentiated
instruction differs from traditional classroom instruction.
(Your answer cannot exceed 500 words.)
2. How can teachers get to know their students? Make sure to include
the three characteristics of students that are important for
differentiating instruction and give at least two examples of how
teachers can learn about each.
(Your answer cannot exceed 750 words.)
3. Ms. Hasbro has taught high-school English for ten years. She would like to start
differentiating instruction and needs to make some changes.
a. Explain why each of Ms. Hasbro's classroom practices listed below is not a
differentiated practice. (25 points)
b. Describe what Ms. Hasbro can do differently with each of them. (25 points)
Delivers instruction primarily by lecturing
Does not permit students to retake tests they have failed
Records zeros for missing assignments
Groups students at the beginning of the year based on the previous year's
achievement test scores
Gives bonus points for classroom participation
Gives a test every Friday
(Your answer cannot exceed 1000 words.)
4. Think back to one of the classes you taught last semester (or earlier this
semester). Describe both the class and how you conducted it. Describe five
elements that you would change to make it more differentiated. (Make sure to
include at least one each for content, process, and product.)
(cannot exceed 750 words.)
5. What is differentiated instruction? (Be specific and detailed) (500
word)
