Differentiated Instruction
Education news, analysis, and opinion about techniques and adaptations to instruct students with diverse learning needs in the same classroom
Differentiated Instruction: A Primer
Definitions vary for differentiated instruction, a popular approach for teaching children with a range of academic strengths and interests.
Teaching
Opinion
Differentiation Does, in Fact, Work
One of the leading proponents of differentiated instruction, Carol Ann Tomlinson, writes a spirited defense of the teaching practice.
Teaching
Letter to the Editor
Differentiation Essay Offered 'Strident, Cynical' Parody
To the Editor:
I am deeply ashamed of you for publishing the Commentary "Differentiation Doesn't Work." It presents a ridiculous parody of differentiation. You should know better.
I am deeply ashamed of you for publishing the Commentary "Differentiation Doesn't Work." It presents a ridiculous parody of differentiation. You should know better.
Assessment
Opinion
Does Differentiation Work? Is That Even the Right Question?
James R. Delisle stirred a hornet's nest recently when he proclaimed, right here in the pages of Ed Week, that differentiated instruction doesn't work. I think he's focused on the wrong thing.
Teaching
Opinion
Differentiation Doesn't Work
Differentiated instruction adds depth and complexity to teaching, but it's all but impossible to implement in today's classrooms, James Delisle writes.
Teaching
Opinion
A Think-Pair-Share on Think-Pair-Share
Think-Pair-Share is a great way to engage students and assess their understanding... if it's used effectively.
Education
Opinion
Inventing Differentiation: A Guest Blog by Carol Ann Tomlinson
Inventing differentiation, a guest blog by Carol Ann Tomlinson.
Professional Development
Tonight: Chat With Carol Ann Tomlinson About Differentiated Instruction
If you're not out in the streets celebrating America's World Cup win over Belgium, join us for a chat on differentiated instruction.
Teaching
Opinion
Response: 'Differentiation Is More Than A Set Of Strategies'
Today's post features a response from Kimberly Kappler Hewitt and a number of suggestions from readers on differentiation strategies.
Teaching
Opinion
Response: Differentiating Lessons by 'Content, Process, or Product'
Today's post features a "power-packed line-up" of guest responses, with Carol Tomlinson, Donalyn Miller and Jeff Charbonneau contributing differentiation suggestions.
Teaching
Opinion
What Are Some Ways Of Differentiating A Lesson?
The new "question-of-the-week" is: What Are Some Ways Of Differentiating A Lesson?
Education
Opinion
The Potential of Adaptive Learning
Technology allows instruction to be differentiated in ways that teachers only used to be able to dream about.
Teaching
Opinion
Flipped Instruction or No Instruction?
A truly flipped classroom would involve more learning by doing and less lecturing--whether live or via video.
Classroom Technology
Blended PD Emphasizes Differentiated Instruction
New models for ed-tech training are moving away from a historical emphasis on developing technical skills and toward a broader focus on what educational approaches work best.
Curriculum
Opinion
Differentiated Instruction: A Solution to the School Finance Crisis?
Marc Tucker uses an example from his granddaughter's schooling to explain why only implementing one component of effective systems, in this case differentiated instruction, will not go very far in helping U.S. students catch up with their international peers.