A1 - To me differentiation is providing students the opportunity and passion to explore how they learn and grow as a person. It’s about empowering them with ideas and tools that they may not have believed they have. #teachpos#pln365
A1 Differentiation requires you to know your Ss and their individual abilities and then modify assignments and strategies so every S can succeed and grow. #pln365
A1) Ss are engaged, voluntarily participated in discussions and activities without Ts nagging them to begin/stay on task. Ss help each other before asking Ts for help = creating a student centred, student led classroom. #pln365
A1: One where Ss are helping each other instead of competing. One where there are rules, but Ss keep each other in check, with little intervention from the T. #pln365
A1: Students know they can take risks. They are ok with failing, and learn from the experiences. They learn, collaborate, and want to share. Mistakes are not only ok, they are expected. #pln365
A2) I would begin by asking them tell me how passionate and engaged are you when you have to comply with expectations?
Now you know how your students feel. #pln365
To be fair, I would wonder what kind of administration this T had experienced. The T may be passing on the environment he or she is simmering in. #pln365
A2) if Ss are learning reluctantly (compliance based), they aren’t really engaged or taking ownership of their learning. Let them take the wheels for a bit, start with little things like independent learning stations, and see the difference it makes when Ss take charge. #pln365
A1: Student goals are posted, successes are celebrated, students are comfortable contributing to class discussions & asking q’s, and respect is given and received to all by all without question. #PositiveVibesOnly#pln365
A2 - I’d say this: Do you want students to love learning, bring energy to class, be inspired by your instruction and feel empowered to learn? If yes, compliance will never be the answer. We want kids to be risk takers and dream makers. #pln365
A2: "Do you enjoy having to play bad cop every day?" "Do you want students to reach their max potential with no ceiling or be limited by what you say they can do?" #pln365
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A3 - Students must feel like they are accomplishing goals and learning. Sometimes this gets lost in education. When competency and mastery occur in a classroom , the culture and pride that’s felt can transform a school. Pride is a huge factor in human growth. #pln365
A2 The world has evolved. Education needs to evolve with it. Ts need to develop Ss who
are risk takers
Can communicate and collaborat
need critical thinking skills to solve problems
Doing things as they have always been done does not serve their long-term success. #pln365
A3: It creates a culture of collaboration, creativity, flexibility, resilience. These, along with a risk-free zone to try new things facilitate a whole new level of proficiency. #pln365
A3) Ss will learn to be risk-takers, unafraid to give things a go, to tackle challenges with an open mind. This could lead to academic proficiency and achievement, as well as Ss growing as individuals! #PLN365
A4) Because competency based learning = demonstrating mastery, Ss will be well-versed in the curriculum they engage in, rather than a unit ending because 6 weeks have passed even if Ss haven't gained all the skills and knowledge. #PLN365
A4: More choice, more interest, more engagement. Students are far more likely to connect to curriculum that they have a say in learning. Voice. #pln365
A4 - Confidence for kids is huge. When students feel accomplished and have pride, the results are not just change for them, both for others as well. We feed off of positive energy. #pln365
A3 Competency allows individuals to succeed at their own levels by utilizing their own talents. Everyone learns differently, hence the importance of differentiation. #pln365
A4: Ss become more engaged and motivated to be challenged within the curriculum. Ss have less stress of always feeling forced to perform before a deadline and more in control of achieving higher standards at their pace. #pln365
a4: Ss become immersed in the curriculum since it is a system of mastery - they know why they need the skills - it builds on the next learning objective #pln365
A4 Success begets success. Competency based learning allows Ss to start where they are, grow and experience success at their level. That success then encourages Ss to WANT to learn more & experience more success. That attitude is the key to a life of learning & success. #pln365
A4: A competency based culture allows students to feel safe, supported & valued. When these needs are met and students feel their teacher believes in them, they are more likely to excel academically and socially, with the curriculum and with their peers. #pln365
