2. •WHY DIFFERENTIATION?
Schools are expected to put the “C.A.R.T.” before the horse
C onnection
A cceptance, Affection,
Appreciation
R esponsibility, Respect and
Relationships
Thinking, Technology and
Teamwork
3. •WHY DIFFERENTATION?
= “Accountability” through Standards and
Expectations set by districts, states, and
federal government
Diverse Ethnicities, Native
Languages, Learning Styles, etc.
New Cognitive Research Findings
Political and Technological Changes
influencing what and how learning takes
place
4. •Differentiation Supporters Believe:
All students have areas of strength and room for
improvement.
Students’ minds are as unique as a fingerprint and
it’s never too late for them to learn.
Students bring prior knowledge and experience to
learning.
Emotions, feelings, and attitudes affect learning.
All students can learn and they learn in different
ways in different times.
5. •Our Students
According to Dr. R.L. Canady, University of Virginia
Special
Learning Resources
"In Spite 25%
of Us"
25%
Teacher
Skill and
Efforts
50%
6. •Teachers can
Effectively Differentiate:
CONTENT & ASSESSMENT &
INSTRUCTION • This
PERFORMANCE TASKS
• Leveled • Blending formal
materials and informal
tools for ongoing
• Providing
assessment
choice
7. We’re All in This Together!
Remediation
is one of our
Greatest
Opportunities
for
Differentiation!
