My understanding of differentiation is that every person is different and that they will all learn in different ways. Because of this, teachers need to differentiate in the classroom. I understand that to differentiate a classroom, a teacher needs to provide the students with options. Creating lessons that involve different ways to achieve the common goal are key to a successful and fair classroom.
A typical classroom will be very diverse. I realized this through my experiences with the students I chose for my classroom. All three of my students were completely different. I had to accommodate for each one's weaknesses. I was forced to differentiate my classroom in order for my students to succeed. I must allow different ways and options for everyone to understand material.
Teachers could use technology to help differentiate in the classroom. Students have different learning styles and technology could be a ways for some students to benefit in learning. Through technology there are so many different tools, so a lesson could be differentiated by taking advantage of these options.
Good post, I like your thoughts about differentiation. I agree that technology can be a useful tool in the classroom.
ReplyDeleteI like how you said in your post that you yourself as a teacher had to accomodate to a differiented classroom setting for your variety of students.
ReplyDeleteAwesome word cloud, did you make it?
ReplyDeleteI agree that technology can be helpful with managing a large classroom
Good post! I used a lot of the same reasoning when making my blog post
ReplyDeleteIt's nice to see someone post about our imaginary students! Eye catching Wordle :)
ReplyDeleteI agree that differentiation is essential to a classroom, who wouldn't? Of course different aspects of technology will be useful in any class, as long as the money is there to back it up. Unfortunately, the schools that I have been in have been pretty much on the poor side, and usually do not have much more than a smart board in their classrooms. I have yet to see classrooms with computers, Ipads, etc. I think as teachers we have to be resourceful when it comes to reaching every student.
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