Unlocking Treasures: Differentiating Instruction for Universal Access

Self-Paced Professional Development for K-6 Elementary TeachersModule 1

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Professional Development Module 1 Description

• In this professional development module, teachers will learn about differentiating instruction within the Treasures literacy program.

• This professional development module draws on Dr. Vicki Gibson’s model of differentiated instruction.

Topics • An Introduction to Differentiating

Instruction for all students• Preparing the Classroom

Environment• Managing Instructional Time • Managing Classroom Resources • Managing Groups of Students• Getting Started

• Note: Underlined text links to resources

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What is Differentiated Instruction?

• View Video Clip: Differentiated Instruction • View Video Clip: Why Use Differentiated Instruction • Read Brief Article: Grouping for Reading Success

Differentiated Instruction IS… Differentiated Instruction IS NOT…

Changing WHAT you teach by:•Using data to guide instruction•Adapting instruction in response to student assessment data.

•Teaching one way for all students•Making decisions without considering data.

Changing HOW you teach by:•Using whole class learning activities AND•Using direct instruction in small groups AND•Using flexible student grouping

•Only using whole class instruction OR•Only using small groups OR•Only using fixed group membership

•Setting clear expectations •Establishing procedures and routines

•Allowing vague or low expectations•Allowing unclear procedures or routines

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How Do I Differentiate Instruction?

What do I need to do in my classroom?

How do I make it work for my classroom and students?

Prepare the Classroom Environment for Differentiated Instruction

Organize the physical space for use of multiple workstations

Manage Instructional Time Create a Daily Schedule

Manage Groups of Students Create a Rotation Chart

Manage Classroom Resources Create a Job Chart

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Prepare the Classroom Environment

• Changes in classroom management and teaching are needed.• Prepare for teaching in small groups before students arrive.

• View Video Clip: Classroom Tools• View Video Clip: Example—Managing Classrooms • View Video Clip:

– Select video: Teaching Procedures for Communication.

• Download: Classroom Environment Checklist – Go to pg. 91, Appendix E4*

*From The Leadership Handbook , a professional development tool published by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. For more information, go to http://epd-mh.com/leadership/

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Example Classroom Layout

Teaching Area

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Example Classroom Layout

Organize classroom for efficient use of multiple workstations.

Supplies are located neardesignated work spaces.

Click to View Video Clip: Select video: Developing Different Types of Workstations.

Gibson, V., & Hasbrouck, J. (2011). Differentiating Instruction: Guidelines for Implementation. Wellesley Hills, MA: Gibson Hasbrouck & Associates.

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Create a Daily Schedule to Manage Instructional Time

• Change daily schedules to support differentiated instruction.• Designate flexible blocks of time for whole class and small group

activities.• Multiple times during day needed for small groups.

• View Video Clip: Select video: Partnering in Whole Class Activities.• Download: Sample Daily Schedule

– Go to Pg. 88, Appendix E1*

• Download: Monitoring Instructional Time Checklist – Go to p. 90, Appendix E3*

*From The Leadership Handbook, a professional development tool published by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. For more information, go to http://epd-mh.com/leadership/

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Student Groupings are Flexible• Using flexible small groups allows teachers to closely monitor students’

response to instruction, focus on students’ learning needs, and assess progress.

• Grouping practices : Instructional format– Whole class or Small groups– Depends on purpose of instruction– Importance of content– Available time

• Grouping patterns: How student are grouped– Homogeneous (similar skills groupings) best for Teacher-led instruction – Heterogeneous (mixed skills groupings) best for Collaborative practice

• View Video Clip: Grouping Students• View Video Clip: Managing Small Groups

Gibson, V., & Hasbrouck, J. (2011). Differentiating Instruction: Guidelines for Implementation. Wellesley Hills, MA: Gibson Hasbrouck & Associates. See pages 15-18.

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Create a Rotation Chart to Manage Groups of Students• Visually communicate performance expectations to students. • A rotation chart helps students know what to do and with whom. • Expand options after expectations have been understood by all

students. • View Video Clip: Small Groups • View Video Clip: Rotating Small Groups • View Video Clip:

– Select video: Allowing Choice within Established Routines.

• Download: Sample Rotation Chart – Go to Appendix E2, pg. 89*

• Download: Blank Rotation Chart • Download: Blank Student Contract

*From The Leadership Handbook , a professional development tool published by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. For more information, go to http://epd-mh.com/leadership/

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Sample Rotation Chart

Gibson, V., & Hasbrouck, J. (2011). Differentiating Instruction: Guidelines for Implementation. Wellesley Hills, MA: Gibson Hasbrouck & Associates.

Small groups are not fixed permanently.

Teachers may assign multiple students to visitthe teaching table one or more times during the daydepending on students’ learning needs.

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Treasures Four-GroupRotation Chart

Treasures StudentWeekly Contract

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Create a Job Chart to Manage Instructional Resources

• Delegate some classroom duties and responsibilities to students.

• Jobs may vary according to grade level, student capabilities and needs.

• Download: Blank Job Chart • View Video Clip:

– Select video Assigning Jobs in the Classroom.

Sample Job Chart

Gibson, V., & Hasbrouck, J. (2011). Differentiating Instruction: Guidelines for Implementation. Wellesley Hills, MA: Gibson Hasbrouck & Associates.

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Additional Resources• Browse: LAUSD Website, Literacy/ELA Page, K-5/6, Treasures Tab• Browse: McGraw Hill Website, Treasures Video Library• Browse: California Treasures Website, Teachers Tab • Browse: California Treasures Video Library by Grade Level, K-6• Download: Getting Started Checklist by Dr. Vicky Gibson • Download: Monitoring Classroom Environment Checklist I • Download: Monitoring Classroom Environment Checklist II

– Go to pg. 91, Appendix E4*• Read: Differentiated Instruction

– Go to pgs. 29-34*• Read: Differentiated Instruction in Treasures Addendum 1*• Read: Instructional Routines in Treasures Addendum 2*

*From The Leadership Handbook , a professional development tool published by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. For more information, go to http://epd-mh.com/leadership/