TFA: Effective Practices in Teaching & Learning II_ All Modules (Master Course)  

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Laureate Education, Inc. (Executive Producer). (2012). Differentiating instruction. Baltimore, MD: Author.

  • Video: “Ongoing Assessment” (approximate length: 4 min)

    Carol Ann Tomlinson explains the importance of ongoing assessment for differentiation. As you view, think about the assessments you use and how they inform your instruction. Consider other assessments you could use to increase your ability to differentiate your instruction and thus more effectively meet the needs of your students.

     
  • Video: “Strategies for Differentiating” (approximate length: 33 min)

    This video provides samples of classroom demonstrations of strategies for differentiated instruction. While viewing, think about the teaching tools you already use to guide students toward achievement. Note the strategies you could add to your repertoire that would benefit your students.

     
  • Video: “Managing the Differentiated Classroom” (approximate length: 7 min)

    Carol Ann Tomlinson discusses ways to manage a differentiated classroom and poses questions for teachers to consider when planning management of a differentiated classroom. As you view, think about what will set you apart from teachers who understand differentiation but do not apply it. 

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  • Video: “Reaching and Engaging All Learners Through Technology” (approximate length: 7 min) 

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