Differentiation

Definition: Differentiated instruction is the purposeful and continuous modification of assessment, instruction, and curriculum, based on the teacher’s ongoing assessment of the students’ level of readiness, interests, learning profiles and learning environments in order to ensure academic growth for all students. Teachers can differentiate Content, Processes and/or Products.

Rationale: • Serves all learners in the group • Defines a specific set of practices within the larger set of best practices for instruction • Provides appropriate levels of challenge for all learners in the group • Resides within Pyramids of Intervention accomplish • Develops efficacy in learners*

Below are links to resources that support differentiation with technology.