Differentiated Instruction
TASK 1
Examining the Different Classroom
Western Governors University
, Allison Fry
D187 Task 1
A. Case #173 Investigating Balance and Motion with Cars and Ramps
1. Engaging all students in learning, maintaining high expectations for
all students, and supporting all students in completing appropriately
challenging tasks
The teacher demonstrates differentiated instruction through her use of the
instructional practices of engaging all students in the learning, maintaining
high expectations for all students, and supporting all students in
completing appropriately challenging tasks.
Within the first two minutes of the video, all students are engaged in
learning. Students have roles and can be seen switching roles in the
video. Some students are measuring, some are note taking/record taking,
some students are making changes to the ramps/cars, etc. Each student
has a job and is assisting in the activity. The teacher facilitated discussions
that engaged students in the learning and fostered curiosity.
The teacher has expected or modeled teamwork and hands-on learning to
the students before the video, as there was no arguing/indecisiveness on
who was to do what. This shows clear expectations from the teacher to the
students. The teacher redirects students throughout the video but is seen
as being fair to all students. The students seem on task and to know the
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