Shelley+M

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Shelley M October 19, 2009

Differentiated Instruction is about providing the students with choices and challenges in aline with their experiences, abilities and learning styles.

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November 16, 2009

I think it is important to look at a variety of multiple intelligence test in order to get a well rounded picture of the students.

I think it is important to provide a variety of outcome options, so as to give all students the opportunity to work in their learning style.

I think it is also important to have students work in other learning styles to balance their learning.

PLAN: Assess the students' auditory, visual and tactile learning styles using the link below.

[] Assessing Learning Styles

Choice: Students need to have their 5 basic needs looked after before they can function effectively in the classroom. In the classroom we can help them fulfill their basic needs by giving them a feeling of power, love/belonging, freedom, and fun. Their basic need of survival can be fulfilled partly by our community school.

January 25, 2010 A supportive learning environment is essential to assist students in moving from where they are to where they could be. All students need to be challenged and successful. I have developed anchor activities to keep all students engaged and challenged. In order to continue my DI journey I need to make sure I have knowledge of where my students are at.

March 30, 2010 Action Research for May 11 I believe Differentiated Instruction is essential to allow all students to succeed. I believe Differentiated Instruction is essential to allow all students to feel challenged. I believe Differentiated Instruction gives all students a sense of worth.

May 11, 2010 My mindset for Differentiated Instruction has changed. In the beginning I differentiated as matter of necessity when a child was frustrated with the content. Now I am planning for differentiation by preassessing and having the students do a KWL so I know what level of understanding they have before we begin a new unit. I am also continually assessing both formally and informally to make sure all students have an understanding of the content. With the continual assessment it is easier to zero in on potential problem areas before they become a problem, hence it has cut back on both student and teacher frustration.

Reflection: My understanding on the three non-negotiable items is: A supportive Learning environment is essential to provide students with the capability to feel success. Quality Curriculum allows me, as their teacher, to be flexible to the needs of my students while still teaching the Big Ideas. Continuously assessing where the students are helps me to guide them along their learning.

My comfort level of these three non-negotiables varies. I believe I do provide a supportive learning environment, but I am always trying to improve upon it. (Patience, patience, patience). As far as quality curriculum goes, I