Differentiated classrooms
Is there a recipe for differentiated classrooms?
"There is no recipe for a differentiation classroom. Teachers construct differentiated classrooms in varying ways depending on their own personalities, the nature of the subjects and grade level they teach, and the learning needs of their students" (Tomlinson, 1995, Page 54).
What 4 types of lessons are essential to teach history to children?
1) Those using primary sources
2)Those incorporating children's fiction
3) Those using timelines
4) Those that are part of field trips, and online excursions.
(Zarrillo,2000, Page 266)
Why is presuming competence important?
Because teachers cannot always know what students understand, they should assume every student is competent and capable.
(Causton, 2015, Page 59).
What is Blooms Taxonomy?
"Blooms Taxonomy is a framework for classifying statements of what we expect or intend students to learn as a result of instruction" (Pearson Education, Inc. , 2005, Page 1).
What are examples of instructional strategies to help students match content, process, and product to the readiness, interest and talents of a diverse classroom?
"Pre-assessment and formative assessment, interest centers and learning centers, small group instruction, interest based resources, alternating similar readiness, and peer reviews" (Tomlinson, 1995, Page 61).
What is some helpful criteria for selecting picture with historical settings?
1. Developmental appropriateness
2. Quality
3. Authenticity
4. Complementary text and illustration
5. Three dimensional central characters
6. Freedom from bias
(Zarrillo, 2000, Page 263)
Why is there a tendency for people to speak down to individuals with disabilities?
"Because of an assumption that people with disabilities are at a younger developmental levels" (Causton, 2015, Page 60).
What are the 6 main categories in the table 3, most recently revised Blooms Taxonomy?
Remember, understand, apply, analyze, evaluate and create. (Pearson Education, Inc. , 2005, Page 4).
What are the main tasks of a teacher using differentiation within the classroom?
"In a differentiated classroom, the teacher closely assesses and monitors skills, knowledge, interests, and effective routes to learning for each student, and then plans tasks with that range of variance in mind" (Tomlinson, 1995, Page 77).
What is the teaching sequence for a primary source?
1. First establish time and place.
2. Present the primary source.
3. Start with open- ended questions.
4. Ask very specific questions.
5. Analyze the primary source.
(Zarrillo, 2000, Page 261)
Why is it important to avoid labels?
" Would you like to be known for your medical history? Probably not. The same is true for people with disabilities. Yet, students with disabilities are invariably described with labels or with staffing patterns instead of person- first language" (Causton, 2015, Page 63).
What is the purpose of The Taxonomy of Educational Objectives?
"The Taxonomy of Educational Objectives is a scheme for classifying educational goals, objectives, and, most recently, standards. It provides an organizational structure that gives a commonly understood meaning to objectives classified in one of its categories, thereby enhancing communication" (Pearson Education, Inc. , 2005, Page 8).
What is the goal of differentiated instruction?
"The goal of differentiated instruction is to make certain that everyone grows as much as possible in all key skills and knowledge areas, moving on from their starting point" (Tomlinson, 1995, Page 77).
Why should the history curriculum be transformed?
"So our students learn about women, children, immigrants, African Americans, Native Americans, religious minorities, and those who have dissented from the majority" (Zarrillo, 2000, Page 258).
Why is it it important to recognize that disability labels are not accurate descriptors of people?
"This recognition is not only about having a good attitude or believing that all students are smart; it also will you to provide the most effective education and work with all the students in ways that promote dignity and respect" (Causton, 2015, Page 65).
Why is it important for parents to develop a clear understanding of differentiated instruction?
"Helping parents develop a clear understanding of differentiated instruction and it benefits their children opens the way for you to partner them with to maximize their children's growth" (Tomlinson, 1995, Page 77),
What are the 5 national standards for history?
1. Chronological thinking
2. Historical comprehension
3. Historical analysis and interpretation
4. Historical research capabilities
5. Historical issues
(Zarrillo,2000, Page 256)
Are there any exceptions to person first language?
"Yes. People who are deaf often prefer the term deaf instead of person with deafness. A group called Deaf First suggests that deafness is a major component of identity and this group prefers disability- first language" (Causton, 2015, page 64).