Differentiation

Differentiation is the tool that allows teachers to provide

the individual scaffolding that is needed for each student to
reach the learning goals. With the tool of differentiation
teacher can ensure an equal opportunity for learning for
each student that passes through their class. There are
three categories or students needs, readiness, interest and
learning profile. Formed from these categories are four
curriculum-based elements:
Content- The knowledge, understanding, and skills
we want students to learn
Process- How students come to understand or
make sense of the content
Product- How students demonstrate what they
have learned and are able to do after an extended
period of learning
Affect- How students emotions and feelings
impact their learning
By understand each of the three students needs teachers
will be able to make the appropriate decision for the four
curriculum elements to best serve these needs. It is
important to remember that these needs will change as the
school year progress. Making it vitaly to keep an up-to-date
learning profile as well as taking the time to understand the
students interest. t is also helpful to understand what is
going on in the community in which your students live
because what is happening outside of school will have an
impact on the students needs.

For a more indepth look into differentiation check out

Understanding Differentiation in Order to lead By Carol A