Differentiation
Developed by:
Carol Ann Tomlinson
Theoretical Underpinnings:
Zone of Proximal Development (Vygotsky), everyone starts at different places, kids learn better when engaged, kids are all different, kids learn better when they feel safe and welcome
Brief description of the model and/or its philosophy:
Carol Ann Tomlinson
Theoretical Underpinnings:
Zone of Proximal Development (Vygotsky), everyone starts at different places, kids learn better when engaged, kids are all different, kids learn better when they feel safe and welcome
Brief description of the model and/or its philosophy:
Key elements,components, and/or non-negotiables:
-good curriculum, -flexible grouping, -ongoing assessment, -respectful tasks (no worksheets for some, fun projects for others), -classroom sense of community, -consideration for readiness, interest, and learning profile, -Admin buy-in/support
Intended applicationsfor the model (enrichment, pull-out, whole school,classroom, etc.):
-classroom
-whole school
Intended Audiences:
-All ages
Relative strength and weaknesses:
Strengths:
-effective
-low cost (except for professional development)
-nontraditional grading
Weaknesses:
-scary for teachers/administrators/parents at first
-hard to implement?
-labor-intensive (high prep)
-grading is weird
Resources Required
-elbow grease
-good curriculum, -flexible grouping, -ongoing assessment, -respectful tasks (no worksheets for some, fun projects for others), -classroom sense of community, -consideration for readiness, interest, and learning profile, -Admin buy-in/support
Intended applicationsfor the model (enrichment, pull-out, whole school,classroom, etc.):
-classroom
-whole school
Intended Audiences:
-All ages
Relative strength and weaknesses:
Strengths:
-effective
-low cost (except for professional development)
-nontraditional grading
Weaknesses:
-scary for teachers/administrators/parents at first
-hard to implement?
-labor-intensive (high prep)
-grading is weird
Resources Required
-elbow grease