Differentiated+Instruction+-+Prepare

Use the following resources to help you answer these questions:
(Aim to spend about 60-90 minutes preparing. Develop a place/system for keeping track of your learning. Respond to these questions in 1-2 pages.)
 * Why would a teacher choose to differentiate instruction?
 * What are the primary goals of differentiation?
 * What does it mean to differentiate by product, process, and content?
 * What are some specific instructional strategies that can be used to differentiate?
 * What are some potential benefits and challenges of differentiating?

Read Carefully

 * [|Introduction to Differentiation]
 * [|Developing Assignments that Address All Learners' Needs]
 * [|Using Real World Perspectives to Differentiate]
 * Note: Read the article first and browse some of the assignment examples before watching the video.
 * FYI: "AIG kids" = academically & intellectually gifted; "EC" = exceptional children (special ed)

**Video Examples**
> [] - New Teacher Survival Guide - Differentiating Instruction > [] - A teacher talks about differentiating
 * Watch:**
 * [] - Differentiating with Learning Menus

**Peruse**

 * Identify three specific differentiation strategies you would like to try - daretodifferentiate.wikispaces.com - This is a great site!