Differentiated Instruction in the Classroom

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Differentiated Instruction in the Classroom

This course explores 10 practical Differentiated Instruction integration strategies. Each strategy is accompanied by at least three sample lessons, as well as tips for applying them to best improve learning outcomes for your students.

In this course, you will discover Differentiated Instruction strategies including interest centers, flexible grouping, cubing, and tiering. Every lesson is packed with real-world examples that will help you put these strategies to use in your own classroom. You will take a look at integration across different subjects, grade levels, and learning profiles as you gain helpful knowledge on bringing Differentiated Instruction to your classroom.

This course is a must for today’s teachers who often have to differentiate quickly and with minimal resources. Differentiated Instruction is an excellent launch pad for ramping up your creative classroom, and with the tips in these lessons, you will be meeting the needs of your diverse learners in no time.

Syllabus

Lesson 1 – Differentiated Instruction 101
Lesson 2 – Multiple Intelligences: Get Smart
Lesson 3 – Scaffolding and Guided Practice
Lesson 4 – Flexible Grouping
Lesson 5 – Creating Interest Centers
Lesson 6 – Cubing in Your Class
Lesson 7 – WebQuests: Online Sleuthing
Lesson 8 – I-Search, You Search
Lesson 9 – RAFTS for Writing
Lesson 10 – Tiering Student Assignments
Lesson 11 – Anchoring Activities
Lesson 12 – Utilizing Anchoring Activities in the Classroom

Requirements:
Hardware Requirements:

This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac. A few Windows-specific examples are included.

Software Requirements:

PC: Windows 8 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Prerequisites:
There are no prerequisites to take this course.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

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Enrollment Options

Instructor-Led 
<ul><li>6 Weeks Access</li>
<li>Course Code: 5di</li>
<li>Start Dates* Jan 12 | Feb 09 | Mar 16 | Apr 13</li>
<li>$187.00 USD</li></ul> 
Self-Paced 
<ul><li>3 Months Access</li>
<li>Course Code: T9308</li>
<li>No Instructor, Start Anytime</li>
<li>$187.00 USD</li></ul>

Cheryl Dick has more than 25 years of teaching experience and is currently a classroom teacher. She's taught 2nd, 4th, and 5th grade and has previously worked as an instructional coach. She graduated from Missouri State University with a Bachelor of Science in elementary education, with a focus on early childhood education. Cheryl also holds a master's degree in elementary education from Texas-Wesleyan University and a second master's degree in educational administration from Lindenwood University.