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Apr 27 @ 3:00 PM EDT
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- This week the focus of the discussion is DIFFERENTIATION - Joining in? Six qu's coming up Differentiation
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Apr 27 @ 3:00 PM EDT
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- This week the focus of the discussion is DIFFERENTIATION - Joining in? Six qu's coming up Differentiation
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Apr 27 @ 3:01 PM EDT
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Q1 Based on your teaching experiences, how would you define ‘differentiation’ & how has this definition been formed in your mind?
UKEdSch
Apr 27 @ 3:01 PM EDT
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Q1 Based on your teaching experiences, how would you define ‘differentiation’ & how has this definition been formed in your mind?
digicoled
Apr 27 @ 3:02 PM EDT
Differentiation can be a minefield sometimes. Get it right, then it’s great. Get it wrong, then :-(
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Apr 27 @ 3:02 PM EDT
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Apr 27 @ 3:03 PM EDT
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msbennett_maths
Apr 27 @ 2:54 PM EDT
Far from it. What I think of as hard pupils often say is easy. I like pupils to read all qs and decide on what is easy/hard giving reasons.
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Apr 27 @ 3:03 PM EDT
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rondelle10_b
Apr 27 @ 3:01 PM EDT
Looks like a great session tonight. Will have to catch up on the discussion afterwards.
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teacherchalky1
Apr 27 @ 3:03 PM EDT
A1 Differentiation is how you approach different students, what questions you ask them, the level you pitch your lesson at
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MrGPrimary
Apr 27 @ 3:04 PM EDT
A minefield it can be - different work for all it isn't!
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KLMorgan_2
Apr 27 @ 3:04 PM EDT
A1 Planning/ resourcing etc for different starting points whilst maintaining high expectations for all.
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dailydenouement
Apr 27 @ 3:04 PM EDT
Q1. When I was training, I was led to believe differentiation meant planning lots of different tasks all the time. Not useful!
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MrGPrimary
Apr 27 @ 3:05 PM EDT
Differentiation is knowing your children,who can access what learning and at what pace. It isn't giving the less able easier stuff
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Apr 27 @ 3:06 PM EDT
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sborwick20
Apr 27 @ 3:03 PM EDT
allowing everyone to reach the same overall aim - giving a step ladder to those who need it
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JLJbusinessed
Apr 27 @ 3:06 PM EDT
Ensure that Ss have the opportunity to be stretched to achieve their potential whatever that maybe, despite their starting point.
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Apr 27 @ 3:06 PM EDT
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sborwick20
Apr 27 @ 3:03 PM EDT
I try and plan top down - not sure if that is the best way to do it!
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MrGPrimary
Apr 27 @ 3:06 PM EDT
Exactly how it was for me in training at times - drove me potty!
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msbennett_maths
Apr 27 @ 3:06 PM EDT
A1: Differentiation is acknowledging pupils learn at different rates and planning for this. Easier to do in some subjects I'm sure
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digicoled
Apr 27 @ 3:07 PM EDT
Ideally yes,
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but how is it attainable in a classroom full of individuals?
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keran77
Apr 27 @ 3:07 PM EDT
A1 Differentiation=responding to needs of the chn you teach. Definition from experience of teaching chn with wide range of needs
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PaulCarneyArts
Apr 27 @ 3:08 PM EDT
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Q1 Differentiation is planning strategies for all to access the lesson and for some to advance it
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MrGPrimary
Apr 27 @ 3:08 PM EDT
It's why I go for a teach to the top approach then support down as applicable.
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msbennett_maths
Apr 27 @ 3:08 PM EDT
Activities that are low threshold and high ceiling. (Am I the first to mention this 😂)
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In reply to @digicoled, @JLJbusinessed
PaulCarneyArts
Apr 27 @ 3:09 PM EDT
Ideas formed from reading theory and actual practice
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Apr 27 @ 3:09 PM EDT
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KLMorgan_2
Apr 27 @ 3:05 PM EDT
Agree, Saz. Recognising that pupils will get there at different times and allowing for this.
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KLMorgan_2
Apr 27 @ 3:09 PM EDT
Very similar for. The focus was certainly on 'difference' as opposed to actual learning. Gone are those days, thankfully.
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In reply to @MrGPrimary, @dailydenouement
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Apr 27 @ 3:09 PM EDT
So, it’s easy then?
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;0)
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bilingual_bees
Apr 27 @ 3:10 PM EDT
A1 Differentiation: guiding all to access learning in the style, form and pace best for their needs to achieve their very best.
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UKEdSch
Apr 27 @ 3:01 PM EDT
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Q1 Based on your teaching experiences, how would you define ‘differentiation’ & how has this definition been formed in your mind?
digicoled
Apr 27 @ 3:10 PM EDT
I like that definition
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:-)
In reply to @bilingual_bees
MrGPrimary
Apr 27 @ 3:10 PM EDT
Hmmm, not convinced that they've gone yet! I only qualified last year...
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teacherchalky1
Apr 27 @ 3:10 PM EDT
Here's my blog on differentiation based on what I put together for my ITT's
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https://t.co/g5s6BBbd1e
MrLsMathsApps
Apr 27 @ 3:10 PM EDT
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A1 I used to think of it as different work, now I think of different resources, support and scafolding to tackle the same work!
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Apr 27 @ 3:11 PM EDT
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Q2 Designing differentiation can be very time-consuming. What are your best strategies to manage differentiation 4 your students?
JLJbusinessed
Apr 27 @ 3:11 PM EDT
I agree
@MrGPrimary
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UKEdSch
Apr 27 @ 3:11 PM EDT
#UKEdChat
Q2 Designing differentiation can be very time-consuming. What are your best strategies to manage differentiation 4 your students?
SusanSEnglish
Apr 27 @ 3:11 PM EDT
Q1: ensuring all S's can access lesson/tasks. By teaching & trialling systems to allow S's to learn
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PaulCarneyArts
Apr 27 @ 3:12 PM EDT
It's trying to make the lesson accessible for all. Not easy, v hard!
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dailydenouement
Apr 27 @ 3:12 PM EDT
Ah, yes. *bangs head on desk*
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MrGPrimary
Apr 27 @ 3:11 PM EDT
Have also had to show planning for "learning styles"
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msbennett_maths
Apr 27 @ 3:12 PM EDT
Think it depends on the school you are placed in. Some mentors just do exactly what they were taught.
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MrGPrimary
Apr 27 @ 3:12 PM EDT
Give them all individual targets - set once per half term at least. Support the ones who need it in class
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Apr 27 @ 3:13 PM EDT
Questioning, breaking down lesson tasks as we go. Whiteboards rule 😀
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teacherchalky1
Apr 27 @ 3:13 PM EDT
A2 the easiest form of differentiation is the use of targeted questions, you can change the level of your question to the student
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Teaching_Mr_T
Apr 27 @ 3:13 PM EDT
Don't over complicate it - you don't need to have a different task for every ch - let ch choose their own level of challenge
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MrGPrimary
Apr 27 @ 3:14 PM EDT
Yep - the entrenched brigade!
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MrGPrimary
Apr 27 @ 3:15 PM EDT
Thankfully I was more forthright than the average student teacher! Must be an age thing!
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Apr 27 @ 3:15 PM EDT
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Teaching_Mr_T
Apr 27 @ 3:09 PM EDT
The idea of differentiation as a way of planning for Ch's range of needs was an idea taught heavily during mybteacher training
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UKEd_Intl
Apr 27 @ 3:15 PM EDT
Everyone loves a bit of Bloom's Taxonomy 🙂
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teacherchalky1
Apr 27 @ 3:15 PM EDT
I think if you use lots of different sorts of tasks, most students should be able to access at least some of them
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digicoled
Apr 27 @ 3:16 PM EDT
A2. As much as I don’t like it, you need to group pupils, otherwise differentiation can go 30 ways
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PaulCarneyArts
Apr 27 @ 3:16 PM EDT
there has to be an expectation of this is what I am going to teach - but plan fr those that will struggle & those who exceed
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dailydenouement
Apr 27 @ 3:16 PM EDT
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Yes, think some staff may still plan for difference in task rather than thinking about students/support.
KLMorgan_2
Apr 27 @ 3:11 PM EDT
No sorry, I mean in my own practice. I've no doubt it is still very misunderstood and misused.
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JLJbusinessed
Apr 27 @ 3:16 PM EDT
Everyone loves a bit of Blooms Taxonomy! ☺
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Apr 27 @ 3:16 PM EDT
What if some always choose the easy option, rather than trying to stretch themselves?
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SMPedagogy
Apr 27 @ 3:16 PM EDT
Q2 read work as regularly as poss so you are aware of what Ss can / can't do - then targeted Qs in class. Modelling is key too.
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MrGPrimary
Apr 27 @ 3:17 PM EDT
Should differentiation not be 30 ways though? No two students are the same. Discuss...
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PaulCarneyArts
Apr 27 @ 3:17 PM EDT
Not sure ch should choose learning level. I feel the teacher should determine this. My opinion :-)
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Apr 27 @ 3:18 PM EDT
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A2 Deploy adults and resources effectively, then think about how the activity might be adapted- translations, simpler words....
UKEd_NW
Apr 27 @ 3:18 PM EDT
Q2: Nothing revolutionary but my best way of tackling differentiation is through planning my questions.
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dailydenouement
Apr 27 @ 3:19 PM EDT
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KLMorgan_2
Apr 27 @ 3:15 PM EDT
Yes, spot on. Which is why evidence informed practice needs to be commonplace. I'd start with banning..'but we've always done it this way.'
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_theteachr
Apr 27 @ 3:19 PM EDT
Questioning can be very, very powerful if thought through beforehand...
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Apr 27 @ 3:20 PM EDT
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Apr 27 @ 3:20 PM EDT
But that’s just insanely unmanageable
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Apr 27 @ 3:20 PM EDT
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bilingual_bees
Apr 27 @ 3:20 PM EDT
A2 It can be less time consuming if questioning is well planned & there is a focus on verbal feedback in "real time"
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UKEdSch
Apr 27 @ 3:11 PM EDT
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Q2 Designing differentiation can be very time-consuming. What are your best strategies to manage differentiation 4 your students?
ukedchat
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Apr 27 @ 3:21 PM EDT
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Q3 How effective is differentiation in your setting overall, and how is it managed across different subjects?
UKEdSch
Apr 27 @ 3:21 PM EDT
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Q3 How effective is differentiation in your setting overall, and how is it managed across different subjects?
MrGPrimary
Apr 27 @ 3:21 PM EDT
As in is if fair to band children by ability? Should we not endeavour to provide a learning experience suitable for each child?
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helly84
Apr 27 @ 3:21 PM EDT
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q1- effecitve diff. Isn't about watering down concepts, but making them accessible, using pupil strengths & capturing imagination.
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Apr 27 @ 3:21 PM EDT
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Teaching_Mr_T
Apr 27 @ 3:17 PM EDT
In my experience, ch normally over pitch rather than under. I do a quick question on the board with them if unsure of their ability
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KLMorgan_2
Apr 27 @ 3:21 PM EDT
Yes. Links with developing resilient learners. Pupils who relish feeling 'stretched'. They know where they are, where next etc
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MrGPrimary
Apr 27 @ 3:21 PM EDT
Differentiation is not just the lesson though - do you not tailor marking/feedback to the child?
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UKEd_NW
Apr 27 @ 3:21 PM EDT
Definitely. Thinking about learning as a series of questions has improved my teaching.
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_theteachr
Apr 27 @ 3:19 PM EDT
Questioning can be very, very powerful if thought through beforehand...
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PaulCarneyArts
Apr 27 @ 3:22 PM EDT
In practical art sessions u can use 'experts' to help others. Not too much, but good way of spreading skills
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digicoled
Apr 27 @ 3:22 PM EDT
So, how much questioning do you need to plan for?
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Or, pick up on cues in the classroom?
In reply to @bilingual_bees
bilingual_bees
Apr 27 @ 3:22 PM EDT
Yes it should but doesn't necessarily have to mean 30 different resources or tasks - high quality Q and "live" feedback help!
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Apr 27 @ 3:22 PM EDT
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Apr 27 @ 3:22 PM EDT
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Q1- effecitve diff. Isn't about watering down concepts, but making them accessible, using pupil strengths & capturing imagination.
KLMorgan_2
Apr 27 @ 3:23 PM EDT
YES and this is key. It is across the whole learning journey, not restrained to books or lessons.
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Apr 27 @ 3:23 PM EDT
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If they over-pitch themselves, does that tell you something?
Teaching_Mr_T
Apr 27 @ 3:17 PM EDT
In my experience, ch normally over pitch rather than under. I do a quick question on the board with them if unsure of their ability
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MrGPrimary
Apr 27 @ 3:23 PM EDT
Oh most certainly not - I very rarely diff by task. I don't believe it is effective teaching to give "easier" work
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Apr 27 @ 3:23 PM EDT
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sborwick20
Apr 27 @ 3:16 PM EDT
It's a brilliant book and it definitely reminds you of some key things that you do but you have forgotten you do
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MrGPrimary
Apr 27 @ 3:24 PM EDT
Yes - I think I may have been missunderstood. I certainly don't mean 30 different pieces of work!
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digicoled
Apr 27 @ 3:24 PM EDT
Many times, I’ve had expert pupils showing me art techniques etc. Gives them great pride
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PaulCarneyArts
Apr 27 @ 3:24 PM EDT
I'm not in a school these days but I find setted subjects more effective than mixed ability
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sputniksteve
Apr 27 @ 3:24 PM EDT
Fwiw, I wrote this last year:
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Apr 27 @ 3:22 PM EDT
There are definitely times when teachers should choice, but there are times when we should trust kids, they are wiser than we credit them
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Apr 27 @ 3:25 PM EDT
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bilingual_bees
Apr 27 @ 3:25 PM EDT
Exactly - or "extra / more / harder" work! So many diff ways to differentiate
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Apr 27 @ 3:25 PM EDT
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Teaching_Mr_T
Apr 27 @ 3:23 PM EDT
Absolutely, children are wiser than we often give them credit for
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keran77
Apr 27 @ 3:25 PM EDT
A2 Differentiated ?s/input, allow chn to select task, mixed ability partners help each other + teacher supp for chn who need it
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Teaching_Mr_T
Apr 27 @ 3:26 PM EDT
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sorry
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PaulCarneyArts
Apr 27 @ 3:26 PM EDT
Though sets easier for teachers they for can demoralise the students
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sing0utsue
Apr 27 @ 3:26 PM EDT
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a1 differentiation is meeting the current needs of all pupils in terms of moving their learning forwards.
In reply to @UKEdSch
_theteachr
Apr 27 @ 3:27 PM EDT
Ever visited a lesson and there are wonderfully differentiated worksheets for the kids - and they (the kids) look confused?
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bilingual_bees
Apr 27 @ 3:27 PM EDT
Agreed!
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sing0utsue
Apr 27 @ 3:28 PM EDT
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a2 questioning is very powerful in terms of differentiation.
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stuartrgdyer
Apr 27 @ 3:29 PM EDT
A3 try to use support staff to help differentiate for more and for less able pupils
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MrGPrimary
Apr 27 @ 3:29 PM EDT
Punishable by a well administered roundhouse kick to the head?
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In reply to @KLMorgan_2, @msbennett_maths, @dailydenouement
_theteachr
Apr 27 @ 3:29 PM EDT
I think differentiation by task might be more effective for stretching top end - but not just giving more of the same.
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MrGPrimary
Apr 27 @ 3:30 PM EDT
Should we not be challenging all anyway? Sometimes the challenge is to explain to someone who doesn't "get it"
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In reply to @_theteachr, @bilingual_bees, @digicoled, @UKEdSch
stuartrgdyer
Apr 27 @ 3:30 PM EDT
Lessons can sometimes involve way too much time spent on explaining how to do all the different sheets.
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Apr 27 @ 3:30 PM EDT
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Apr 27 @ 3:30 PM EDT
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bilingual_bees
Apr 27 @ 3:30 PM EDT
If diff is done well, every student should have the opp 2 access more challenging work in every learning sequence (ideal world!)
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Apr 27 @ 3:30 PM EDT
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Teaching_Mr_T
Apr 27 @ 3:25 PM EDT
Haha, its a minority 95%+ get it right - they know their level and other stretch themselves and achieve well
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Apr 27 @ 3:30 PM EDT
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Apr 27 @ 3:31 PM EDT
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Q4 How do you plan differentiation into the teaching element of your lessons, via questioning etc.?
wyedean_cpd
Apr 27 @ 3:31 PM EDT
Most effective differentiation is by outcome, questioning and feedback, rather than by different tasks
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Apr 27 @ 3:31 PM EDT
#UKEdChat
Q4 How do you plan differentiation into the teaching element of your lessons, via questioning etc.?
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Apr 27 @ 3:31 PM EDT
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bilingual_bees
Apr 27 @ 3:31 PM EDT
But yes, think there should be high challenge planning for most able students to ensure they're consistently challenged
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sing0utsue
Apr 27 @ 3:31 PM EDT
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as a manager I find tchrs own m.ment of it is variable. Tchers who are flexible and think on feet often better at it a3.
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digicoled
Apr 27 @ 3:32 PM EDT
Yes, A4. Through questioning, using other adults, and feedback from students
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Apr 27 @ 3:32 PM EDT
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Apr 27 @ 3:33 PM EDT
Differentiation task should give opportunity to access to higher levels even if kids don't reach. Then task not a pointless add on.
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wyedean_cpd
Apr 27 @ 3:33 PM EDT
Yes, questioning but also feedback
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bilingual_bees
Apr 27 @ 3:33 PM EDT
Yes! This was my own mistake in my NQT Year thinking differentiation = different work!
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PaulCarneyArts
Apr 27 @ 3:33 PM EDT
Q4 In my subject it's usually a physical tangible product and I'm trying to break that down into smaller steps for some
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MrGPrimary
Apr 27 @ 3:34 PM EDT
But a lot of mentors seem to look at it that way.
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Apr 27 @ 3:34 PM EDT
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a4 simple prompts help, i.e. asking why? not just what?, asking for alternative answers, deeper explanations etc.
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Apr 27 @ 3:34 PM EDT
A brilliant response
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nfowles5
Apr 27 @ 3:28 PM EDT
1. Choice (but this MUST be rooted in 'challenge"). 2.Questioning. 3. Resources (to enable independence). 4. My rogue answer is EXPECTATION
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MrLsMathsApps
Apr 27 @ 3:35 PM EDT
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A4 - Questioning, activity resources and child created success criteria (especially in writing)...
PaulCarneyArts
Apr 27 @ 3:35 PM EDT
Q4 for some I'm looking to challenge them into thinking of the next stage. What can u do with that skill/knowledge?
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_theteachr
Apr 27 @ 3:36 PM EDT
A challenge is always to explain to someone else - if you can't explain something to your grandmother, you don't understand it
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KLMorgan_2
Apr 27 @ 3:36 PM EDT
This is it.
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nfowles5
Apr 27 @ 3:28 PM EDT
1. Choice (but this MUST be rooted in 'challenge"). 2.Questioning. 3. Resources (to enable independence). 4. My rogue answer is EXPECTATION
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sputniksteve
Apr 27 @ 3:36 PM EDT
Yes. My advice - keep mocks to a minimum.
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Apr 27 @ 3:37 PM EDT
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bilingual_bees
Apr 27 @ 3:37 PM EDT
Unfortunately, yes! Diff resources can be helpful for EAL / SEN students, particularly 4 assessments but there are other ways too!
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Apr 27 @ 3:37 PM EDT
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Apr 27 @ 3:34 PM EDT
1/2 Setting is an interesting one in terms of pupil outcomes - think the research says that it has positive outcomes for least/most able...
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Apr 27 @ 3:37 PM EDT
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bilingual_bees
Apr 27 @ 3:35 PM EDT
2/2 ... but that the "middle" ability groups (majority) come off worse for setting!
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MrGPrimary
Apr 27 @ 3:37 PM EDT
There's lots of things I couldn't explain to my grandmother! 😅
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Apr 27 @ 3:38 PM EDT
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sputniksteve
Apr 27 @ 3:38 PM EDT
Focus on content and practice throughout the course, not mad panic of "revision" and prep in the final months.
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ChrisChivers2
Apr 27 @ 3:38 PM EDT
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Consider differentiation as informed dialogue?
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Teaching_Mr_T
Apr 27 @ 3:40 PM EDT
Some of my kids have toolkit with their own resources which allows them to independently access the same work as peers
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Apr 27 @ 3:38 PM EDT
Would love to see that research!!!
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Apr 27 @ 3:41 PM EDT
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Q5 What are the main barriers to differentiation, and how can these be overcome?
UKEdSch
Apr 27 @ 3:41 PM EDT
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Q5 What are the main barriers to differentiation, and how can these be overcome?
_theteachr
Apr 27 @ 3:41 PM EDT
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good differentiation will lay a path to top levels then you know it has been thought through - kids may not reach though.
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digicoled
Apr 27 @ 3:41 PM EDT
I bet that took some setting up?
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Teaching_Mr_T
Apr 27 @ 3:42 PM EDT
We started with an empty box and the ch adds resources as they want - dice, fractions cards, numberlines etc etc
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digicoled
Apr 27 @ 3:42 PM EDT
Time
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bilingual_bees
Apr 27 @ 3:43 PM EDT
There's loads available online about this and via the
@IOE_London
. My MA thesis was a case study on setting - happy to share!
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MrPatelsawesome
Apr 27 @ 3:43 PM EDT
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I aim to the very top and use differentiation to scaffold so everyone of my pupils can access it!
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Apr 27 @ 3:44 PM EDT
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MissPTeaching
Apr 27 @ 3:42 PM EDT
Depends on the task, quite often in maths my task is linked to an objective they all need to achieve, lowers have support, highers add depth
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_theteachr
Apr 27 @ 3:44 PM EDT
A5 - barrier - time. Partial solution - sharing strategies
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bilingual_bees
Apr 27 @ 3:44 PM EDT
This is a great idea!
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Apr 27 @ 3:44 PM EDT
Are you able to extend students beyond the objectives?
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PaulCarneyArts
Apr 27 @ 3:44 PM EDT
Q5 teachers!!! It's all the planning. Many don't do it adequately or (in arts case) don't know how
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Apr 27 @ 3:45 PM EDT
KS2 Sats - 'all ch have to face the same test at the end of the day' end quote, so why differentiate?
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Apr 27 @ 3:45 PM EDT
Inspiring stuff.
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Giving pupils responsibility for their own learning.
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Apr 27 @ 3:45 PM EDT
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Apr 27 @ 3:45 PM EDT
Teacher mindset about pupil achievement. Sadly, it can cause diminished expectations. Teacher expectation =v.positive effect size
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teacherchalky1
Apr 27 @ 3:45 PM EDT
A5 over-complicating it, keep it simple & manageable or else it becomes too much
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Apr 27 @ 3:46 PM EDT
A3 Progress evident in differing groups, differentiation clear to see (learning walks). Effective strategies shared in staff mtngs
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Apr 27 @ 3:46 PM EDT
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_theteachr
Apr 27 @ 3:46 PM EDT
Some of the best differentiation I've seen has been in art lessons...
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bilingual_bees
Apr 27 @ 3:47 PM EDT
Planning time & teacher knowledge/skill - overcome by sharing ideas, resources and seeing as much good practice as possible!
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Apr 27 @ 3:41 PM EDT
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Q5 What are the main barriers to differentiation, and how can these be overcome?
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Apr 27 @ 3:47 PM EDT
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Sue_Cowley
Apr 27 @ 3:45 PM EDT
ratios, time, funding and the idea that you're not doing differentiation already; overcome by gov't £ + confidence in professional judgement
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KLMorgan_2
Apr 27 @ 3:47 PM EDT
Confidence in professional judgement is key here. I wonder how many feel they have to 'show' it to tick a box?
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_theteachr
Apr 27 @ 3:47 PM EDT
Because all students have to face the same test at the end of the day...
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Apr 27 @ 3:48 PM EDT
Professional judgement?
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I thought that had been removed from the profession ;0)
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MissPTeaching
Apr 27 @ 3:48 PM EDT
This is why I prefer children choosing tasks at times, or moving themselves on after a 'try three and see' approach
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Teaching_Mr_T
Apr 27 @ 3:49 PM EDT
Is a reason I have hard for not differentiating in Y6
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UnioByHarness
Apr 27 @ 3:49 PM EDT
More immediate feedback on student understanding during lessons could make a huge impact to effective differentiation
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Apr 27 @ 3:49 PM EDT
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MissPTeaching
Apr 27 @ 3:47 PM EDT
Also, ensuring people don't have a preconceived idea - e.g my lower table for example orange will do this- it should be fluid groups and
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Apr 27 @ 3:50 PM EDT
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MissPTeaching
Apr 27 @ 3:48 PM EDT
Assessment for learning before allocating a task, even if you think you could guess what task the children may need
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Apr 27 @ 3:50 PM EDT
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Apr 27 @ 3:50 PM EDT
@Teaching_Mr_T
@_theteachr
Yes, a very good point.
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keran77
Apr 27 @ 3:50 PM EDT
A5 Time to find out how to do it effectively and knowledge esp if you have some chn 3 or 4 yrs behind ARE.Ask those who know!
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Apr 27 @ 3:51 PM EDT
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Q6 What is an acceptable level of differentiation….3 levels? What is ethically correct?
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Apr 27 @ 3:51 PM EDT
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Q6 What is an acceptable level of differentiation….3 levels? What is ethically correct?
bilingual_bees
Apr 27 @ 3:51 PM EDT
Yes, findings were pretty much what I said before! If want the more detailed report PM me your email and I'll dig it out for you 😊
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digicoled
Apr 27 @ 3:51 PM EDT
That is sad. The emphasis should be on improving students, not on ticking boxes
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ParmPlummer
Apr 27 @ 3:51 PM EDT
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- couldn't agree more. Expectation and careful questioning are key.
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ChrisChivers2
Apr 27 @ 3:52 PM EDT
High quality interaction, discussion and adapting to the evident needs of children; tweaking challenge up or down.
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Apr 27 @ 3:52 PM EDT
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Apr 27 @ 3:51 PM EDT
Oh, I see - got it... Hope you gave an appropriate frown to the person...
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Apr 27 @ 3:53 PM EDT
Yes. Skilled teachers have this down to a fine art
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UnioByHarness
Apr 27 @ 3:53 PM EDT
Does every teacher differentiate in such black and white terms? Is it always so easily quantifiable?
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Apr 27 @ 3:51 PM EDT
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Q6 What is an acceptable level of differentiation….3 levels? What is ethically correct?
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Apr 27 @ 3:53 PM EDT
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Sue_Cowley
Apr 27 @ 3:51 PM EDT
I think maybe we need to shout a bit more about all the subtle things we do in pursuit of differentiation.
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bilingual_bees
Apr 27 @ 3:53 PM EDT
Agree - think student progress over times rather than these "snapshots" speaks for itself in most cases
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MissPTeaching
Apr 27 @ 3:53 PM EDT
I completely disagree with 3 levels. In my opinion effective differentiation is about meeting individual needs
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Apr 27 @ 3:53 PM EDT
Ooh, quite a philosophical question
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Apr 27 @ 3:51 PM EDT
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Q6 What is an acceptable level of differentiation….3 levels? What is ethically correct?
MissPTeaching
Apr 27 @ 3:54 PM EDT
At times, you may only have 1 level, others may be 5. I decide the level of differentiation based on AfL and what each child needs
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Apr 27 @ 3:55 PM EDT
But there can be levels of ability within your three levels - aarrgghh
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_theteachr
Apr 27 @ 3:55 PM EDT
And actually - if a good teacher knows the class well, there is a ton of micro-differentiation that adds up to a lot
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bilingual_bees
Apr 27 @ 3:55 PM EDT
Think this is totally dependent on context - I've worked with classes with level ranges way beyond 3 levels of difference
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Apr 27 @ 3:51 PM EDT
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Q6 What is an acceptable level of differentiation….3 levels? What is ethically correct?
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Apr 27 @ 3:56 PM EDT
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_theteachr
Apr 27 @ 3:57 PM EDT
Maybe good differentiation is getting to know the kids you teach & planning lessons for them - it's different every year. Always
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Apr 27 @ 3:57 PM EDT
Wow. That’s enough to get you thinking
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Apr 27 @ 3:57 PM EDT
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Apr 27 @ 3:58 PM EDT
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A6 - levels of differentiation should be decided on context of lesson, afl and needs of class - 3 makes another hoop to jump thru
bilingual_bees
Apr 27 @ 3:59 PM EDT
Yes there's NC levels, sub levels, levels within levels... either way, know your kids & adapt to their needs whether 3 ways or 30!
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