Learning Objectives

In this lesson we examine some of the key components of differentiated instruction and some common differentiation strategies.

After completing this lesson you will be able to do the following:

• Know how to begin differentiating how you teach.
• Understand the importance of assessment in differentiation.
• Identify three kinds of assessments.
• Comprehend motivation’s role in differentiation and overall learning.
• Understand the reason fairness must be addressed in the classroom.
• Identify distinctions in four ways of differentiating.
• Utilize several effective strategies to differentiate instruction.