Tuesday, April 7, 2009

Chart your Course for Differentiation

"Different Ships, Same Sea"
(qtd. by Dr. Kelly Roberts, Meredith College)

Captain's Glossary

"All Aboard": Differentiation is for ALL students; the curriculum differs it is not different.

Anchor: Keep all lessons deeply rooted in substance.

Buoy: Stay afloat! Be prepared to keep with the ebbs and flows of student achievement.

Crew: In order for differentiation to be effective, teamwork must be employed.

Crow's Nest: Teachers should stay on top of student progress; look ahead for success and challenges.

Doubloon: Offer genuine praise; give credit where credit is deserved.

League: Establish differentiation with depth and complexity; increase depth not breadth.

Treasure: Each student and team member has something to offer; use this to your advantage in this differentiated classroom.

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