Teachers enrolled in this course will...

Know

• what differentiation is
• when it is appropriate to differentiate
• where teachers can get the time & resources to create a differentiated classroom
• how differentiation can be implemented in all types of classrooms
• what a tiered lesson is and the steps necessary to create one

Understand

• why it is important to differentiate
• how students can be smart in many ways
• how to create lessons that speak to many different learning styles
• the importance of getting students to recognize their own learning styles
• how tiered activities can be used to meet the needs of above level, at level and below level learners

and Be Able To

• evaluate how well previously used lessons are meeting the needs of a variety of learners
• design ways to adapt previously used lessons to address different learning styles and ability levels
• incorporate choice into lessons and assessments so that all types of learners find the content accessible to them
• design tiered lessons and assessments for use in their current teaching situations