Designed differentiation is the deliberate act of modifying instruction or an assignment in order to customize the effect to match the particular developmental level and skills of a student or group of students. This workshop will explore four different strategies for differentiating classroom instruction: tiering, anchoring activities, flexible grouping, and compacting curriculum.
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Designed differentiation is the deliberate act of modifying instruction or an assignment in order to customize the effect to match the particular developmental level and skills of a student or group of students. The ideal is to provide equivalent learning activities that cater to the students' strengths but bring all of the students to the same learning objective. Differentiation takes into consideration a student’s interests, readiness level, and learning style in order to personalize their education experience as needed.
In order for a teacher to be successful in differentiation, they must have multiple methods for individualizing instruction. There is no one strategy that works for every teacher in every school with every child. In this workshop, we will explore a variety of strategies to help teachers meet the needs of diverse learners. Differentiating instruction creates a classroom environment that supports inclusive education and addresses the variable needs of the learners.
This workshop will explore four different strategies: tiering, anchoring activities, flexible grouping, and compacting curriculum. Exploring each of these methods provide teachers with tools to use in the classroom to meet the needs of each individual student.
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Course Staff
Will J. Gordillo
Will J. Gordillo, Senior Associate in PCG Education, is responsible for developing the national consulting business line for Special Populations and Diverse Learners. Collaborating with other subject matter experts at PCG, as well as national education consulting business line leaders, works to provide professional development that supports a successful transition to new standards with a focus on addressing the needs of students with disabilities and English Language Learners. Mr. Gordillo provides implementation and leadership support to PCG Education as a subject matter expert in the areas of special education and gifted education.
Prior to joining PCG in 2015, Mr. Gordillo served as Executive Director responsible for exceptional education for Palm Beach County school district, the 11th largest school district. He also previously led special education for Miami Dade County Public Schools, the 4th largest urban school district in the nation.
Lori Larsen
Lori Larsen has experience teaching in both the public and private environment and has worked at the District level in administration, as well as a education consultant traveling to schools throughout the United States and Canada. She has made presentations at local, state, and national conferences highlighting the use of technology as an instructional tool in the classroom and focuses on integrating technology and curriculum to engage students. Her experience as a classroom teacher and as a professional development specialist working with teachers gives her opportunity to work with teachers and students to effectively enhance classroom instruction and student learning.
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