Differentiation is a preferred practice and goal for our school. Teachers should be doing differentiated instruction which meets each child´s unique needs. Differentiation works with a diverse group of learners, each of whom has a wide range of abilities (strengths and weaknesses). It is geared to provide all learners with a variety of ways to process information and demonstrate what they have learned. Differentation is student centered with lessons that are active and engaging. The lessons created by the teacher use a variety of instructional methods.
How do I differentiate my instruction for students?
I use to think in Preschool it was quite easy to differentiate instruction. We have free choice play and center time where the children are able to work at different paces on different tasks. The centers are set-up with a certain amount of materials, but for each individual who comes to that center they may use the materials in different ways. I have a different set of expectations for each child that depends on each child's own ability.
My lessons contain a variety of instructional methods: use of computer, music and movement, reading books, teacher explanation, student discovery, cooking, etc.
I plan activities that allows for a wide range of abilities. Some 4 year olds can cut, some are able to draw recognizeable objects, and some children can even identify letters and numbers.
What would I like to learn about differentiation? and/or what questions do I have about differentiation?
The question I need to solve regarding differentiation is how to stay organized in knowing each child's true ability and be more efficient in meeting the needs of all learners.
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