Student Learning Guide
Differentiated Instruction
Accommodations for ELL, special needs students, or students with diverse learning styles will be addressed according to the recommendations from Andrew Miller in "6 Strategies for Differentiated Instruction in Project-Based Learning." (Miller, 2012)
Reference
Miller, A. (2012). 6 Strategies for Differentiated Instruction in Project-Based Learning. Edutopia. Retrieved 9 June 2016, from http://www.edutopia.org/blog/differentiated-instruction-strategies-pbl-andrew-miller
- Differentiate Through Teams: Students can be intentionally placed in a group that will serve those students the best. For example, students who struggle reading at grade level may be placed together so the teacher can provide small group lessons. An ELL student can be placed on a team with a students who is good at helping others.
- Reflection and Goal Setting: Teachers can target instruction according to goals set by students.
- Mini-Lessons, Centers, and Resources: Mini-lessons and center work can support students' learning. Resources such as videos and games can be used to engage reluctant learners and reinforce concepts.
- Voice and Choice in Products: Choice of final product can be adapted to match students' abilities and strengths.
- Differentiate Through Formative Assessments: Teachers can use a variety of formative assessments such as oral conferencing, written responses, graphic organizers, or collages.
- Balance Team Work and Individual Work: Some students work better alone and some work better on a team. The teacher's task is to find the right balance.
Reference
Miller, A. (2012). 6 Strategies for Differentiated Instruction in Project-Based Learning. Edutopia. Retrieved 9 June 2016, from http://www.edutopia.org/blog/differentiated-instruction-strategies-pbl-andrew-miller
Web 2.0 Tools to Support Student Research
Google Docs: Students will use Google Docs for their Learning Logs. Using Google Docs allows students the ability to copy and paste information from the Internet, save links to websites, save photos, and conduct research without leaving the document.
Padlet: Students can use Padlet to organize their research. Notes, photos, websites, and more can be placed on a Padlet wall. Students working in groups can share Padlet walls and work collaboratively.
Padlet: Students can use Padlet to organize their research. Notes, photos, websites, and more can be placed on a Padlet wall. Students working in groups can share Padlet walls and work collaboratively.