Here is a collation of web-based resources that further explain what a differentiated classroom looks like, as well as tips and strategies for different subject areas.

 

General

 

"Eight Lessons Learned on Differentiated Instruction"

Williams, K. (2014). 8 Lessons Learned on Differentiating Instruction | Scholastic.com. Scholastic Teachers. Retrieved 15 October 2014, from http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/article/8-lessons-learned-differentiating-instruction

 

"Why Use Creative Drama in an Elementary School Classroom?"

McCaslin, N. Why use creative drama in an elementary school classroom? (1st ed.). Retrieved from http://www.aps.edu/fine-arts/resources-for-fine-arts-teachers/fine-arts-standards/2010-elementary-drama-and-theatre-standards/creative%20drama%20differentiated%20instruction.pdf

 

"Learning Preference Survey"

Kanvesky, L. (2011). Learning Preference Survey | Possibilities For Learning. Possibilitiesforlearning.com. Retrieved 15 October 2014, from http://possibilitiesforlearning.com/?page_id=125

 

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"Differentiated Instruction: Maximising the Learning of All Students"

Iris.peabody.vanderbilt.edu,. (2014). IRIS | Differentiated Instruction: Maximizing the Learning of All Students. Retrieved 15 October 2014, from http://iris.peabody.vanderbilt.edu/module/di/

 

"Universal Design for Learning: Creating a Learning Environment That Challenges and Engages All Students"

Iris.peabody.vanderbilt.edu,. (2014). IRIS | Universal Design for Learning: Creating a Learning Environment that Challenges and Engages All Students. Retrieved 15 October 2014, from http://iris.peabody.vanderbilt.edu/module/udl/#content

 

 

 

Mathematics

 

"Teaching Math- Differentiation"

LeBlanc, M. (2013). Teaching Math (Differentiation). Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHLcSC_x8Hc

 

"Differentiation in the Mathematics Classroom"

Canter,. (2012). Differentiation in the Mathematics Classroom. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5rfo3a9ulA

 

"4th Grade Differentiated Math Lesson: Part 1"

Mrsc4Jones,. (2012). 4th Grade Differentiated Math Lesson Part 1. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGBKm7Dy0t8

 

"One Way to Differentiate Mathematics Instruction"

Adams, C., & Pierce, R. Tiered Lessons: One Way to Differentiate Mathematics Instruction. Gifted Child Today (Waco, Tex.: 2000) 27, no2, 58-65, 2004.

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Geography

 

"Geography with a Sensory Approach"

Teaching Channel,. (2012). Geography with A Sensory Approach. Retrieved 15 October 2014, from https://www.teachingchannel.org/videos/geography-lesson-idea-rain-forest

 

 

Science

 

"Differentiation in science lessons"

Nasenonline,. (2014). Differentiation in science lessons. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VOI93cWljlw

 

"Science Differentiation in Action"

Special Education Support Service,. Science Differentiation in Action | Special Education Support Service. Sess.ie. Retrieved 15 October 2014, from http://www.sess.ie/resources/science-differentiation-action

 

"Differentiation for Science"

The Access Centre,. (2005). Differentiation for Science (1st ed.). Retrieved from http://www.bisd.us/specialservices/Special%20Services/RTI/Science/Science%20Differentiation%20Brief.pdf

 

 

Language

 

"The Flipped Class Solves the Problem of Differentiation"

Flipped Learning,. (2012). The Flipped Class Solves the Problem of Differentiation. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HsmBBL4fEqU

 

"Differentiated Instruction in the Foreign language Classroom: Meeting the Diverse Needs of All Learners"

Theisen, T. Differentiated Instruction in the Foreign Language Classroom: Meeting the Diverse Needs of All Learners (1st ed.). Retrieved from http://www.sedl.org/loteced/communique/n06.pdf

 

"Differentiation in the Language Classroom"

Reese, S. (2011). Differentiation in the Language Classroom (1st ed.). Retrieved from http://www.actfl.org/sites/default/files/pdfs/TLEsamples/TLE_Aug11_Article.pdf

 

"Differentiating Instruction in the AP Spanish Classroom"

Throne, S., & Smith, G. (2014). AP Central - Differentiating Instruction in the AP Spanish Classroom. Apcentral.collegeboard.com. Retrieved 15 October 2014, from http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/apc/members/courses/teachers_corner/50531.html

 

"Seven Strategies  for Differentiating Instruction for English Learners"

Haynes, J. (2014). ASCD EDge - Seven Strategies for Differentiating Instruction for English Learners. Edge.ascd.org. Retrieved 15 October 2014, from http://edge.ascd.org/blogpost/seven-strategies-for-differentiating-instruction-for-english-learners

 

 

English

 

"Differentiation: An English lesson in a Special School"

Nasenonline,. (2014). Differentiation: An English lesson in a special school. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EM7rnFCnxXQ

 

"Teaching Australian Curriculum English: Differentiation"

Education Services Australia,. (2014). Differentiation | Teaching AC English. Teachingacenglish.edu.au. Retrieved 15 October 2014, from http://www.teachingacenglish.edu.au/differentiation/overview/differentiation.html

 

 

 

 

Visual Arts

 

"Differentiation in Art"

Carney, P. (2014). Differentiation in art & design. Paulcarneyarts.com. Retrieved 15 October 2014, from http://www.paulcarneyarts.com/differentiation.html

 

 

Drama

 

"Using Improvisation for Differentiated Instruction"

McKnight, K. (2014). Using Improvisation for Differentiated Instruction. TeachHUB. Retrieved 15 October 2014, from http://www.teachhub.com/using-improvisation-di

 

"Drama: Guidelines for Teachers of Students with Mild General Learning Disabilities"

NCCA,. Drama: Guidelines for Teachers of Students with Mild General Learning Disabilities (1st ed.). Retrieved from http://www.ncca.ie/uploadedfiles/p_mild_drama.pdf

 

 

Music

 

"Differentiation in the Middle School Orchestra Rehearsal"

Odegaard, D. (2013). NAfME – Music Education – Differentiation in the Middle School Orchestra Rehearsal. Musiced.nafme.org. Retrieved 15 October 2014, from http://musiced.nafme.org/interest-areas/orchestral-education/differentiation-in-the-middle-school-orchestra-rehearsal/

 

 

"Elementary Music Class"

So La Mi,. (2013). Tips for Differentiating Instruction in the General Music Classroom. Solamimusiced.blogspot.com.au. Retrieved 15 October 2014, from http://solamimusiced.blogspot.com.au/2013/12/tips-for-differentiating-instruction-in.html

 

 

Have a look through the resources on all these subject areas as certain ideas will be able to be applied across all teaching methods.