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DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIESMeeting the needs of all children in early childhood programs
SOURCE FOR LEARNING | ECEI
WHAT WE’RE COVERING TODAY
● Goals & Approaches● Content● Environment● Process & Product● Materials
Presentation byKamna Seth | Director, ECE InitiativesGauri Shirali-Deo | Senior Manager, ECE Initiatives
TODAY’S PRESENTERSFrom The Source for Learning’s ECE Division
Kamna SethDirector, Early Childhood Initiatives
● Extensive experience in curriculum development, NAEYC Early Childhood Program Accreditation, and training for early childhood educators.
● Experience includes curriculum development, professional development, NAEYC Early Childhood Program Accreditation, & Quality Assurance.
Gauri Shirali-DeoSenior Manager, Early Childhood Initiatives
● 20+ years experience with young children and children with special needs
● Areas of expertise include individualizing instruction, curriculum development, creating data systems for classroom use, professional development, and Autism.
Differentiated Instructional Strategies
DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES
Increases student
engagement
Respect for diversity
makes for inviting
collaborative setting
Effective use of
resources
Importance of Inclusion
DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES
Takes into account at what level the child is currently
functioning
Allows teacher to
modify instruction
The instruction is based upon established goals and
assessments of children
Importance of Differentiated Instruction
DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES
What really is “instruction”in early childhood?
“Interactions” between young children and adults.A
Q
DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES
What Is DevelopmentallyAppropriate?
Age Appropriate
Individually Appropriate
Culturally Appropriate
By authors of Developmental Appropriate Practices, Carol Copple, Sue Bredekamp, & Janet Gonzalez-Mena
DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES
Key: Setting Goalsfor Each Child
Child Assessment Data
State Standards /HS Framework
Relevant Research
DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES
Key to success in inclusion
Learning styles
Cognitive styles
Rationale for UsingDifferentiated Strategies
Maximize learning
potential at any point of
learning continuum
Benefits everyone
DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES
Time Learning CurveProfessional
Development
Challenges of Using Differentiated Strategies
DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES
MotivationReadiness Interests
Considerations In UsingDifferentiation Strategies
Skills Choices
DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES
Content EnvironmentProcess & Product
Composition ofDifferentiated Strategies
Materials
Content
CONTENT
❏ Teacher introduces a concept or a new skill
❏ Teacher provides DAP learning opportunity and supports active learning with focus more on “child’s understanding.”
❏ Brings the activity to a close.
CONTENT
CONTENT
Environment
ENVIRONMENT
Physical Psychological
ENVIRONMENT
ENVIRONMENT
Some Considerations● Add visuals to verbal instruction
● Offer manipulatives for concrete experiences
● Role play appropriate behavior
Process & Product
PROCESS & PRODUCT
Content Delivery Systems
Scaffolding
PROCESS & PRODUCT
PROCESS & PRODUCT
Evidence of Mastery
PROCESS & PRODUCT
MATERIALS
● Variety● Modifications
QUOTE
“If a child can’t learn the way we teach, maybe we should teach the
way they learn.”
-- Ignacio Estrada
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