Differentiated Instruction

Re: DI comfort level

kathryn.shaw@tusd1.org — Mon, 23 Apr 2007 15:50:24 GMT

I think a huge part of this is having the same vocabulary when we work with teachers. Also, as ICs we are going to really have to be careful how we approach this with these high school teachers. It will definitely be a challenge.

Re: DI comfort level

kathryn.shaw@tusd1.org — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 18:52:57 GMT

What a great idea, Kathi! To err is NOT to differentiate! I feel comfortable differentiating in my own classroom; it just seems natural. However, I really feel the need to do an intensive workshop. I have used MI and, tiered instructionfor several years. However, I feel that training a core group of people at myschool would require more resources. This year, we had a PLC that studied DI.Now, we are ready to begin the process of implementation. I want to go to thatworkshop in Las Vegas. I downloaded the brochure and its just a treasuretrove of the coolest sounding workshops. Have you attended that conference, Kathi?Perhaps you could recommend a great conference to help train us to train others? Love you, Kath!

DI comfort level

kathryn.shaw@tusd1.org — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 18:38:32 GMT

Knowing that you will be expected to train teachers about the different components of Differentiated Instruction, how comfortable are you with your current knowledge base?

DI at your schools

kathryn.shaw@tusd1.org — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 18:37:06 GMT

As we look ahead to next year, what are some ways you've seen teachers differentiate instruction in their classrooms already?