Differentiation in the Elementary Grades

<p>In this comprehensive resource for elementary school teachers Kristina J. Doubet and Jessica A. Hockett explore how to use differentiated instruction to help students be more successful learners--regardless of background native language learning preference or motivation. They explain how to<ul><li>Create a healthy classroom community in which students' unique qualities and needs are as important as the ones they have in common.</li><li>Translate curriculum into manageable and meaningful learning goals that are fit to be differentiated.</li><li>Use pre-assessment and formative assessment to uncover students' learning needs tailor tasks accordingly and ensure that students are getting it.</li><li>Provide interactive learning experiences that encourage students to engage with both the content and one another.</li><li>Present students with avenues to take in process and produce knowledge that appeal to their varied interests and learning preferences.</li><li>Navigate potential roadblocks to differentiation.</li></ul></p><p>Each chapter provides a plethora of practical tools templates and strategies for a variety of subject areas developed <em>by</em> and <em>for</em> real teachers. Whether you're new to differentiated instruction or looking to expand your repertoire of DI strategies <em>Differentiation in the Elementary Grades</em> will show you classroom-tested ways to better engage students and help them succeed every day. Includes URL and password for free downloadable forms.</p>