Course Overview
- Review the purpose of the course.
- Applying research-based instructional practices by differentiating process, product and context using an ongoing, systematic approach to data collection and problem solving.
- Review the course syllabus and requirements.
Materials
- Course Syllabus
- IES Video on Differentiated Instruction
- Culminating Project Overview
- Lesson Template
Define Session Goals
- Introduce Differentiated Instruction.
- Explain the purpose of the course and course requirements.
- Set expectations for future sessions and ground rules.
IES Video on Differentiated Instruction
- Introduce differentiated instruction in reading (tier 1, tier 2, and tier 3) using the IES video on differentiated instruction.
- Ask participants for examples of how they see instruction differentiated in all 3 tiers.
- Explain the course is going to share information on how to differentiate instruction for learners in all tiers.
- Explain specific examples of differentiated instruction for English Language Learners will be shared and differentiated instruction for learners with identified disabilities.
Introductions & Syllabus Review
- Have participants introduce themselves.
- What they currently teach
- Years of teaching
- Experiences differentiating instruction in reading
- ELLs
- Children with identified disabilities
- Review the syllabus and culminating activity.
- Check for understanding.
- Establish roles and ground rules for upcoming sessions.
- Review the schedule for upcoming sessions.