D187
Differentiated Instruction
TASK 2
Analyzing Student’s Individual Differences
Western Governors University
, 2
Relevant Strategies Differentiated Instruction
In order to learn about individual students in my classroom, I can
make detailed observations. Individual student’s learning preferences,
intelligences, culture, gender influences, and interest are good information
to take into consideration when thinking about differentiated instruction.
By taking careful notes on how each student prefers to learn I can adapt my
lessons to meet their needs.
Intelligence
As a teacher, I can provide multiple different activities that address
various intelligences and take notes of how each student performs during
each. Allowing students to work with a partner or in a small group supports
the students who may not have confidence and need that peer support.
Another strategy to differentiate is through peer learning. Peer learning is
when students do the teaching and help each other acquire knowledge and
skills. This can be successful for all students. The higher students are doing
the teaching while the others are learning from a classmate. One last
strategy is to allow choice when completing assignments. This gives them
Differentiated Instruction
TASK 2
Analyzing Student’s Individual Differences
Western Governors University
, 2
Relevant Strategies Differentiated Instruction
In order to learn about individual students in my classroom, I can
make detailed observations. Individual student’s learning preferences,
intelligences, culture, gender influences, and interest are good information
to take into consideration when thinking about differentiated instruction.
By taking careful notes on how each student prefers to learn I can adapt my
lessons to meet their needs.
Intelligence
As a teacher, I can provide multiple different activities that address
various intelligences and take notes of how each student performs during
each. Allowing students to work with a partner or in a small group supports
the students who may not have confidence and need that peer support.
Another strategy to differentiate is through peer learning. Peer learning is
when students do the teaching and help each other acquire knowledge and
skills. This can be successful for all students. The higher students are doing
the teaching while the others are learning from a classmate. One last
strategy is to allow choice when completing assignments. This gives them
