Fulfilling the Promise of the Differentiated Classroom: Strategies and Tools for Responsive Teaching
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| Rating | : | 4.45 (579 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0871208121 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 165 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-05-31 |
| Language | : | English |
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Vincent Yeh said Same book as the other 10. I've read two other books by Tomlinson (How to Differentiate Instruction in Mixed Ability Classrooms; Differentiation in Practice: A Resource Guide for Differentiating Curriculum, Grades 5-9). I went to a full day workshop with her. At this point, I think I understand and agree with the rationale of DI. I don't need it repeated to me. What I need is practical help on how to design a differentiated assignment for my particular subject area. About 10 of my c. Eric Indiana said Nice thoughts; little practical value. From the other Amazon readers' reviews, I anticipated a useful guidebook. It is not a practical guidebook, and I would advise against buying it if that's what you are looking for. Instead, this is a nice book that pontificates on points that hopefully we, as teachers, already agree with: get to know and connect with your students, etc.I also think that the "Nice thoughts; little practical value" according to Eric Indiana. From the other Amazon readers' reviews, I anticipated a useful guidebook. It is not a practical guidebook, and I would advise against buying it if that's what you are looking for. Instead, this is a nice book that pontificates on points that hopefully we, as teachers, already agree with: get to know and connect with your students, etc.I also think that the 2 main metaphors of the book, woven into every chapter, are awkward at best. The first comes from The. main metaphors of the book, woven into every chapter, are awkward at best. The first comes from The. "Excellent for Teacher Leaders and Administrators to Lead Change" according to Kindle Customer. This IS a book about pedagogy. Focused on the philosophy and structuring of Differentiated Instruction, Carol Tomlinson commented that this should have been her first book on Differentiation. The anecdotes and real world examples clarify theory into practice. DI is presented within the context of quality instructional planning considerations. Highly recommended for Teacher Leaders and administrators to become the in-house support for their district and bui
xtend the benefits of differentiated teaching to virtually any kind of school situation and student population using the guidelines and strategies from this book. Carol Ann Tomlinson takes you to the next level of differentiated curriculum and instruction with new insights, including: 5 student needs that are at the heart of responsive teaching 5 teacher responses that engage more students in learning and promote achievement 6 classroom elements that lay the groundwork for a differentiated classroom 5 characteristics of curriculum and instruction that genuinely help all students learn Detailed scenarios and activities make it easier to develop new classroom routines and teaching practices that reinforce dif