{"id":11097,"date":"2020-03-18T13:31:25","date_gmt":"2020-03-18T08:01:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ecoleglobale.com\/blog\/?p=11097"},"modified":"2021-02-02T15:51:41","modified_gmt":"2021-02-02T10:21:41","slug":"differentiated-instruction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ecoleglobale.com\/blog\/differentiated-instruction\/","title":{"rendered":"DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTION: STRATEGIES AND BENEFITS"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Differentiated instruction an approach towards education that implements inclusiveness and relays diversity in its learning process.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every person has their perception of things and possesses different capabilities. In a classroom environment, every student cannot be on the same level of performance. Some students may even find difficulty in keeping up with traditional classroom methods. Therefore, a need for a differentiated approach is essential to deliver a better understanding and cater to the needs of every individual child.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"color: #0f275d;\"><b>WHAT IS MEANT BY DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTION?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Differentiated instruction is a method of building or designing an education curriculum consisting of a variety of learning styles to suit every child\u2019s mental abilities and potential. It can benefit a vast majority of students as it looks after the students who have weaker skills and also the students who are high performing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are a few factors that are included in the differentiated instruction:-<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Similar syllabus or study material can be taught using various learning styles.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It divides the material into various levels of difficulties which progresses by building a small base.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New methods of assessments, such as authentic assessment can also be practised.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Evaluate students continuously and observe their abilities. This can endorse a more supportive classroom environment.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"color: #0f275d;\"><b>METHODS AND STRATEGIES INVOLVED IN DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTION<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Usually, differentiated instruction utilizes four methods which involve content, process, product and learning environment. These four factors can create a pervasive learning environment, and student can benefit a great deal under its influence.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"color: #0f275d;\"><b>1) CONTENT<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Content is the fundamental basis of every educational program in the world. The quality of content can be vast and include all the essential information relating to a particular subject. Based on the material, a classroom can have various disparities. Some students may have never heard about something, others might have little knowledge, and some may be well-versed. This can create a lot of differences, and a teacher may sometimes neglect a student with zero experience on the topic.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this context, the content can be differentiated based on the proficiency levels. Also, to ensure the maximum understanding, the material can be divided into six levels which include- retaining, contemplating, application and practicality, analyzation, evaluation and creation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unfamiliar students can start at the lower levels and then progress gradually to the higher levels. Similarly, well-versed students can directly get involved in the higher levels. Here are a few activities that teachers can follow in this context:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Engage in more practical examples so that students can connect the content to the real-life scenario.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use more audio and visual aids such as documentaries, videos, presentations etc. related to the topic.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quiz the students and encourage them to share their opinions.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"color: #0f275d;\"><b>2) PROCESS<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Process related to the learning style that a student prefers. Every student has their learning style preference. There are four different learning styles or techniques \u2013 visual, auditory, kinesthetic and self-paced. Some students like to work independently while others require the assistance of the teacher. Students can also work in teams or groups to achieve a particular goal or make group projects. The teacher must identify the learning style that a student prefers and provide them with the resources accordingly. Few ways and examples of achieving this are as follows:-<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For visual learners notes, and written text material can be provided.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Audiobooks, lectures etc. should be given for auditory learners.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quizzes, interactive assignments etc. can be made available for the kinesthetic learners.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"color: #0f275d;\"><b>3) PRODUCT<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Product is a source of assessing the students. It can be something that a student produces at the end of the learning process related to a particular subject. Tests, examinations, assignments or other activities are included in this. Few methods in its implementation are:-<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research papers, poems or even books and essays by read or write style learners.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visual learners, auditory learners and kinesthetic learners can also present in their preferred methods.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"color: #0f275d;\"><b>4) LEARNING ENVIRONMENT<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ambience of the surrounding environment of the classroom also dramatically influences the learning procedure. Classroom equipment and other aspects should be well-maintained and analyzed to suit the needs of all the students. If a student like to be involved in group studies, then make the necessary arrangements. Also, the students who prefer to be isolated should be given their privacy.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"color: #0f275d;\"><b>BENEFITS OF DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTION<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Differentiated instruction can significantly help in revolutionizing the educational and teaching practices. Here are a few benefits of differential Instruction:-<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It takes care of a large group of students with different abilities.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Student involvement and engagement also increases as they get to work in their comfort zone.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Students get more opportunities and can utilize their potential and abilities in a better way.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although this process may demand more work and efforts from the teachers, Differentiated Instruction is overall very beneficial. It enhances the learning process and helps in ensuring better results.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Differentiated instruction an approach towards education that implements inclusiveness and relays diversity in its learning process. Every person has their perception of things and possesses different capabilities. In a classroom environment, every student cannot be on the same level of performance. Some students may even find difficulty in keeping up with traditional classroom methods. 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