M.Ed. in Differentiation - Sample Lesson

This is a sample lesson from a course in the online, video-based Master of Education in Differentiated Instruction degree offered by Graceland University in Iowa. In this lesson, author and video instructor Dr. Carol Tomlinson presents an introductory look at differentiation. Dr. Tomlinson describes differentiation as instruction that is responsive to the various needs and strengths of today's diverse student population. For more information contact Graceland University toll free at 800-833-0524 Ext, 4516 or visit www.QualityMastersDegree.com.

[@mnobiuzzal3057]

It is so benefited for a teacher professional experiences. We also know that differentiation is responsive teaching than one-size-fits-all teaching.

[@artofguitar]

I landed here from a British Council MOOC on Teaching English: How to Plan a Great Lesson.. Thank you for the contagious passion in your presentation.

[@susanainescampbell3036]

I like the definition of Proactive differenciation: identify the non-negotiable. Stop looking at my students as a class and starting looking at them as individuals.

[@EliasAxelPettersson]

This information, as Dr. Tomlinson pointed out, isn't all that new, but it does use new terminology (some of which is euphemistic or just unnecessary, in my opinion). This approach is what arts teachers (music teachers, band directors, choral conductors, etc.) and specific subject tutors have long known and practiced. The problem with educating an entire population with little to no resources--i.e., the lack of public education funding in the USA and lack of respect for teachers as a profession when compared to many other countries and cultures--means less attention to individual students, leading to a more systematic approach, or a one-size-fits-all. Of course, the best teachers have always intuitively (helped by good training and self-questioning) been good at reading children/adults with varied learning styles, catering lesson plans to include those approaches and outlooks/backgrounds. So, though the name of the field is "new-ish" and the new terminology is becoming used more widely, the concepts are tried and true.

[@mercyagodzo6108]

This video has helped me a lot as an Afraican primary school teacher. I need to change the mind set of my teachers so they can embrace the subject

[@raymondrossi9889]

Differentiated instructions must be based on really knowing students and their learning needs. It takes a great deal of planning and work. It must be an ongoing process and not used in lessons only on certain days of the month or week;; it must be continuous. It is also a searching process. It is similar to meeting a new friend, whose potential is based on facts and common ground or experiences. That common ground must be nourished via meaningful interactions to succeed.

[@melissashaw6968]

This video has helped to really rethink my approach to teaching in the classroom and how you really need to connect with your students in order to be able to teach so that they can understand

[@khandakerfahmidarahman7049]

yes , It also helpful for me. Thank you.

[@Evelyn36633]

I thought this was an awesome presentation. I have several books of hers and I think she is a great teacher. I think with the diversity we see in our classrooms today differentiation is very importation.

[@bijoybikram9472]

This introductory look at presented by Dr. Carol Tomlinson is really a nice discussion for CPD

[@mdarobali9995]

excellent speech.

[@khandakerfahmidarahman7049]

I agree with you.

[@bijoybikram9472]

It is very fruitful for professional development.

[@mayrasmythers6822]

Great and insightful video. It is important to know how to differentiate our classrooms.

[@s.m.shamsurrahman7569]

Differentiations are the most important philosophical thought on teaching and learning.

[@rukabadaru7074]

This video has really assisted me in dealing with the issues of differentiated classroom. She is a great teacher

[@khandakerfahmidarahman7049]

This video add me to be known about differentiation . It very important for professional development.

[@md.mosharofhossen4297]

Wow! It's great and very informative.

[@tomibru6]

Very informative and thought-provoking!

[@crystalgrose]

Really enjoyed this lecture! Great instructor.

[@ummehabiba6834]

Wow, great job!

[@kaziahsan9657]

Very informative session indeed which really helped me.

[@RafiqulIslam-xk3rd]

Excellent informative video about differentiation.

[@milonkumarsarker4815]

Awesome presentation.

[@juliewolfe7359]

caveat: start at a little before the 15mn mark if you're a veteran teacher...

[@raghavendras23sai]

Background music has to be removed to listen better to the conversation on the video.

[@dibarani4272]

Really educative.

[@rakshathakur3932]

Wow...this is graduate level and good way of learning

[@englishlearningbytasnia7098]

Very fine.

[@moazzemhosain6699]

very good video

[@kimtasnim567]

Great

[@nasimasultana8577]

Ver nice.

[@tapatichakrabortty7879]

wow

[@tevotyaextranarperu]

Station rotation= differentiation? No because the students would be trying all the stations even the ones that were not thought for them.

[@Doom314]

Wow....and this is graduate level?

[@AB-gd6cs]

Say it louder for the people in the back.

[@candymanmcc3]

let me see your hands

[@antoinettemays8857]

She's rambling a lot and not getting to the point. Great speaker though just waiting on the sustenance.

[@richardfischer6238]

I agree