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Course Description

This course provides teachers with strategies to implement differentiated classroom tasks using principles of readiness, interest, and learning profiles. It provides resources to support diverse learners and explores tiered and interest-based tasks with technology integration. Ready-to-use lesson plans and worksheets for Maths, Science, History, and Design and Technology are included. Teachers will reflect on their practice, assess effectiveness, and set goals for improvement, fostering inclusive learning environments.



Audience

Secondary School Teachers 


Teaching Standards

1.5.2 Proficient Level - Know students and how they learn - Differentiate teaching to meet the specific learning needs of students across the full range of abilities:  Develop teaching activities that incorporate differentiated strategies to meet the specific learning needs of students across the full range of abilities

3.1.2 Proficient Level - Plan for and implement Effective Teaching and Learning - Establish challenging learning goals:  Set explicit, challenging and achievable learning goals for all students



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Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction

    • Welcome

    • Acknowledgement of Country

    • Learning Objectives

    • Teaching Standards

  • 2

    Module 1: Introduction to Differentiated Classroom Tasks

    • Carol Ann Tomlinson’s Framework for Differentiation

    • Howard Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences

    • Universal Design for Learning (UDL) - A Framework for Inclusive Teaching

    • Teacher Activity - Redesigning a Task with UDL Principles

    • Additonal Frameworks to Consider

    • Reflection Question

    • Reference List for Module 1
  • 3

    Module 2: Principles of Differentiated Classroom Tasks

    • Core Principles of Differentiated Tasks

    • Addressing Diverse Learning Profiles

    • Designing Flexible Tasks

    • Practical Differentiation Strategies for Secondary Education

    • Activity for Teachers

    • Reference List for Module 2
  • 4

    Module 3: Designing and Implementing Differentiated Tasks

    • Creating Tiered Tasks with Varying Levels of Complexity

    • Developing Interest-Based Tasks

    • Managing a Classroom with Diverse Tasks

    • Reflection Question

    • Reference List for Module 3
  • 5

    Module 4: Technology in Differentiation

    • Enhancing Tiered and Interest-Based Tasks Using Technology

    • Using Technology for Accessibility

    • Engaging Students in Collaborative and Creative Learning

    • Activity for Teachers

    • Reference List for Module 4
  • 6

    Module 5: Reflection and Next Steps

    • The Role of Reflection in Professional Growth

    • Tracking the Impact on Student Learning

    • Setting Goals for Continuous Improvement

    • Sustaining Differentiation Practices

    • Reflection Questions

    • Reference List for Module 5
  • 7

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