INC3701
Assignment 4
INC3701 ASSIGNMENT
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Question 1:
1.1 Define Curriculum differentiation:
Differentiating the curriculum is a crucial tactic for meeting the demands of students
with various needs and learning styles. It entails procedures for modifying, altering,
shifting, adapting, extending, and varying instructional techniques, instructional
strategies, assessment strategies, and curriculum content. It considers the backgrounds,
interests, and functional levels of the students. Differentiating a curriculum can be done at
the level of its content, delivery methods, evaluation, and learning environment.
1.2 Outline the significance of curriculum differentiation in a classroom context
• It is the most sensible strategy to address the diversity of learners in
their learning environment.
• It supports each learner's advancement within a broad curriculum.
• It maximizes student development and promotes personal accomplishment.
• It recognizes that everyone learns in a unique way.
• Throughout the learning process, it encourages various learning styles.
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• It makes sure that students actively engage in their education and put what they
have learned into practice.
• It makes it possible for all students to succeed, avoids learning gaps between
students, and creates chances for cognitive growth.
• It lessens students' difficult behavior and provides a way to make inclusion a reality.
1.3 To achieve curriculum differentiation, readiness level, interests, and learning profiles
are crucial and essential elements. We'll discuss now in more detail about these three
elements now.
• Readiness Level
The proximity of a learner to a set of desired information, understanding, and
abilities is known as their readiness level. It is influenced by prior knowledge,
practical experiences, attitudes toward education, and cognitive and metacognitive
competence. Timbeau and Tomlinson (2010:). It is based on Vygotsky's (1978)
zone of proximal development (ZPD), which is a needed mastery where the infant
can succeed with scaffolding or support but cannot effectively function on their
own.
• Learners' Interest
A student's interest is defined as "that which engages their attention, curiosity, and
involvement" (Tomlinson & Imbeau, 2010).
• Learners' profiles
A learner's profile gives details about their abilities, interests, strengths,
preferences, personal traits, cultural, language, and experiential background, as
well as the difficulties they and their family may be facing (Salend, 2011).
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