Christine-Cioppa Fayetteville-Manlius Schools

Differentiated Instruction In the LOTE Classroom

“A brief overview of Jennifer-Rich-Walter’s model of Differentiated

Instruction”

Foundations for Differentiated

Instruction Chrissie Cioppa Spanish Teacher

Fayetteville-Manlius High SchoolAdapted from the work of Jennifer Rich - Walters

Differentiated Instruction

The Essential Meaning of Curriculum

Content – The “stuff” we teach and the “stuff” we want kids to know.

Process – A personal sense making activity.

Product – An assessment after a long period of learning.

The Nature of the StudentReadiness – Reflects what a student knows, understands and can do today in light of what the teacher is teaching today. *Not a synonym for ability. Interest – What a student enjoys learning about, thinking about and doing.

Learning Profile – A student’s preferred way of learning.

The Essential Meaning of Curriculum

Content

ContentContent is the “stuff” we teach and the “stuff” we want kids to know. Ex: Vocabulary, Grammar Concepts, Cultural Themes, Stories/Films, etc.

Lesson: Stem Changers in Preterite1. Lesson on the board -

Lesson: Stem Changers in Preterite2. Image of notes on Instagram -

Lesson: Stem Changers in Preterite3. YouTube Instructional Video –

Process

ProcessProcess is a personal, sense making activity.

Students need to run information through their own personal filters in order for information

to make sense.

Content: How to take care of a dog

Content: How to stem change a verb in the preterite tense.

- Fill in chart as a class (first stems, then endings)

- Verb relay game (students cycle through each form of the verb chart, first writing in the stem, then adding the endings)

- White boards (as pairs or individuals)

Am I differentiating CONTENT or PROCESS?

CONTENT1. Am I, as the teacher,

responsible for conveying this information to my students?

2. Did I, as the teacher, provide multiple ways to understand my content?

PROCESS1. Is it personal for the learner?/Does

it enable the learner to “own” the information?

2. Is it sense making for the learning?

3. Is it an activity for the learner?

4. Do I provide multiple ways for students to process the same information?

Product

ProductProduct is a major or culminating

demonstration of student learning. (An assessment)

Differentiated products MUST assess the SAME objective.

• Objective: Students will be able to talk about what they already have and what they are looking for in Spanish.

boyfriend/girlfriend

pet

new car

cell phone

apartment

other

The Nature of the Student

Readiness

ReadinessReadiness is the current knowledge, understanding and skill level a student has related to a particular sequence of learning. It reflects what a student knows, understands and can do, today, in light of what the teacher is teaching today.

*Readiness is not a synonym for ability.

Situation: You are hosting a Superbowl party tomorrow!

At Wegmans this afternoon, you will…a.) know right where everything is and be in and out in no time.b.) know where most things are but get lost looking for those weird items like sword shaped tooth picks for the appetizers.c.) have to back track several times because you didn’t realize that you missed a few departments.d.) make it only half way through produce before feeling lost, throwing your hands up in frustration, and calling in reinforcements.

Situation: You are hosting a Superbowl party tomorrow!

When you get a flat tire on the way home from the store, you will…a.) fix it yourself. No sweat!b.) attempt to fix it, but call up a friend to make sure you know what you’re doing.c.) feel a little hesitant fixing it on your own, so you call a friend to come lend a hand.d.) have no idea what to do. That’s why you have AAA!

Situation: You are hosting a Superbowl party tomorrow! When making the guacamole, you will…a.) recall from memory your favorite recipe and whip it up in no time.b.) know most ingredients that are involved, but look up a recipe for proportions.c.) look up a recipe and struggle to identify which spices you need, in what quantities, and where they are located, and how to peel the avocado!d.) get frustrated just looking at the recipe, scratch the whole project, and simply serve salsa.

Interest

InterestInterest is what the student enjoys learning about, thinking about and doing -- in and

out of school.

Learning Profile

Learning Profile Learning Profile is a student’s preferred

way of learning… Five Models to Consider:

True ColorsThe Dunn and Dunn ModelMultiple Intelligences Model

Auditory, Visual and Kinesthetic (Tactile) Model Brain Hemisphere Model

The Dunn and Dunn ModelConsider your preference in each category when doing work:

Differentiated Instruction

The Essential Meaning of Curriculum

Content – The “stuff” we teach and the “stuff” we want kids to know.

Process – A personal sense making activity.

Product – An assessment after a long period of learning.

The Nature of the Student

Readiness – Reflects what a student knows, understands and can do today in light of what the teacher is teaching today. *Not a synonym for ability. Interest – What a student enjoys learning about, thinking about and doing.

Learning Profile – A student’s preferred way of learning.