How do we prepare our students for a world we cannot possibly imagine? Dylan Wiliam

“To differentiate instruction is to recognize students' varying background knowledge, readiness, language, preferences in learning and interests; and to react responsively. Differentiated instruction is a process to teaching and learning for students of differing abilities in the same class.” (Hall, Strangman, & Meyer, 2011)

Differentiated instruction and formative assessment

	Aspects of differentiated instruction (Hall, Strangman & Meyer, 2008)	FA?
Content	Several elements and materials are used
	Align tasks and objectives to learning goals	3
	Instruction is concept-focused and principle-driven
Process	Flexible grouping is consistently used
	Classroom management benefits students and teachers
Products	Initial and on-going assessment of student readiness and growth	3
	Students are active and responsible explorers	3
	Vary expectations and requirements for student responses	3
Misccelaneous	Clarify key concepts and generalizations
	Use assessment as a teaching tool	3
	Emphasize critical and creative thinking as a goal in lesson design
	Engaging all learners is essential	3
	Balance between teacher-assigned and student-selected tasks