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Articles on Differentiated Learning for teachers and other educators. "Differentiated learning (sometimes referred to as differentiated instruction) is a way of thinking about teaching and learning. It means using a variety of instructional strategies that address diverse student learning needs. It places students at the center of teaching and learning and student needs drive instructional planning. Differentiated learning is a way to enhance learning for all students by engaging them in activities that respond to particular learning needs, strengths, and preferences. The goals of differentiated learning are to develop challenging and engaging tasks for each learner (from low-end learner to high-end learner). Instructional activities are flexible and based and evaluated on content, process and product. Teachers respond to students’ readiness, instructional needs, interests and learning preferences and provide opportunities for students to work in varied instructional formats. In a nutshell, a differentiated learning classroom is a learner-responsive, teacher-facilitated classrooms where all students have the opportunity to meet curriculum foundational objectives." Source: Wikipedia.
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2: Increasing Vocabulary through Activities (Not Rated)
by Celia Webb
Studies show that people learn words best by engaging as many of the five senses as possible. Associating a new word with a smell, touch, taste, or sound helps us recall the word for later use. So in addition to reading on a daily basis and listening to speakers who use a different vocabulary than you do, you can add words to your working vocabulary list by exploring new activities.
The following suggested activities will boost your vocabulary by engaging more of your sense
3: Sidewalk Chalk - My Favorite Learning Tool (Not Rated)
by Peg Baron
When the weather is nice, the kids (and Mom) are itching to get outside and play. I personally like the playing to learn approach. Did you know there's an outdoor world of math and reading fun that awaits you and all you need is sidewalk chalk, dice, and your imagination? Anything we can do inside on paper can be done outside on the driveway or sidewalk, as long as we don't care if it eventually gets "erased" by rain or sprinklers. Not only do the kids and I get to ex
4: What Is Learning? Can We Learn Better than Apes?-Part 2 (1.50/5)
by Alvaro Fernandez
Copyright (c) 2007 Alvaro Fernandez
We continue the conversation on Learning with Dr. James Zull, Professor of Biology and Biochemistry at Case Western University and author of The Art of Changing the Brain: Enriching the Practice of Teaching by Exploring the Biology of Learning.
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AF: Fascinating. Given what you just said, how do you help your students become better learners?
JZ: Despite the fact that every brain is different, let me simplify and say that I us
5: What is Learning? Can We Learn Better Than Apes Do?-Part 1 (1.50/5)
by Alvaro Fernandez
Copyright (c) 2007 Alvaro Fernandez
We can all Learn-and transform our brain in the process. That's the message in this Interview-Part 1 (out of 2) from Dr. James Zull, Professor of Biology and Biochemistry at Case Western University, Director of UCITE (The University Center for Innovation in Teaching and Education), and Professor of a Human Learning and The Brain class. Dr. Zull loves to learn. And to teach. And to build connections. He has spent years building bridge
6: Multicultural Lesson Plans Celebrate Language and Cultural Diversity (Not Rated)
by Heather Leaman and Anneke Forzani
As students bring a rich diversity of language experience into schools, teachers and children can benefit from an awareness of languages and cultures that may be new to them. Yet language diversity can result in an initial fear for new teachers who are unfamiliar with languages beyond their primary language. Teachers may also find it challenging to secure quality resources and develop lessons that encourage children to learn about and appreciate the dive
7: Hope for Discouraged Students (Not Rated)
by Raymond Gerson
Are you a discouraged student? Do you think that teachers or other students perceive you as dumb and a failure? What others say about you is not as important as how you feel about yourself. Don't let others define you. Find your own limits and discover from experience what you are capable of accomplishing. Discover your own abilities.
There are many different types of intelligence. Everyone has their own special talents and types of intelligence. For example, some have a
8: Higher Level Thinking? As Easy As A Question (Not Rated)
By Michael Michels
“Questions, I’ve got some questions” is how a Jack Johnson song from the Curious George Soundtrack begins. From the beginning of our lives, we are always questioning something. They start as simple things at first as we explore our new, vast world and the complexity grows as we mature. One of the most amazing faculties afforded to us as humans is the ability to think. The problem for teachers is how to get our students to utilize this amazing skill to the best of their ab
9: Cooperative Learning, NOT Group Work, is the Key to a Successful Future (Not Rated)
By Michael Michels
Teachers learn a variety of different skills and strategies throughout their college education. Once employed, teachers hone their skills by finding out what really works in the classroom for them. Many teachers also further their education by attending graduate school or other professional development workshops and seminars. In so doing, teachers keep abreast of the most effective teaching strategies. The most recent trend among teachers of all kinds is Cooperative Learn
10: Differentiation 101 (5.00/5)
By: Jon M. Bennett Wikipedia says: Differentiated instruction (sometimes referred
to as differentiated learning) is a way of thinking about teaching and
learning. It means using a variety of instructional strategies that
address diverse student learning needs. It places students at the
center of teaching and learning and student needs drive instructional
planning. Differentiated instruction is a way to enhance learning for
all students by engaging them in activities that respond to particular
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