Differentiation with a Learning Profile
Early stages of differentiation
leaning profile
interest
readiness
Keys to Profile Differentiation
Get into your students skin
Let them know that you want thier input and value thier oppinion.
Introduce in small parts
As with anything, if you introduce an idea in its entirety, it can be overwhelming. The idea is to use only a few to emphasize at each time.
Use several intelligences
It may help the students if they are given a combination of models to use. For example, teacher structured and student-choice.
Aid in students reflection on profiles
Students preferences vary
Differentiation Strategies
Product
Process
Content
Strategies
4-MAT
There are four steps in this approach.
1. mastery of information
2. understanding key ideas
3. personal involvement
4. creating something new related to topic
Hands-on, personal opprotunity to be involved
Complex Instrucion
Teacher studies her students to find student strengths.
Learning Style Preferences
Combination of Two
Gender
Cultural
Brain Based
