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=Welcome to the DPCDSB wikispace dedicated to Differentiated Instruction (DI)= back to dpcdsb

"Differentiated instruction (DI) is effective instruction that is responsive to the learning preferences,interests and readiness of individual learners. Differentiated instruction is best thought of as anorganizing structure or framework for thinking about teaching and learning.  It is guided by the Principles and Features of Differentiated Instruction." - //Ministry of Education (2010). The DI Scrapbook.//

In the words of Aristotle: //He [or she] who dares to teach must never cease to learn.//

**1. Start by familiarizing yourself with the DI Framework**
Personalization vs. Differentiation vs. Individualization (with chart) haik.me/xjpj9Y
 * pre-2010 Versions: || [[file:DI Framework.doc]] [[file:DIFlowChrtUpdated.pdf]] ||
 * 2010 Version: || [[file:DI Framework 2010 (updated).doc]] ||

**2. Visit the GAINS website for a wealth of resources and information:**
=@http://www.edugains.ca/= including classroom videos Video 1

which is part of the suite of resources currently available:



**3. Knowing the Learner**
Learning Preferences: (i) VAK Inventory Excel Program-courtesy of Andy Kwiecien (adapted from Karen Hume's "Start Where They Are"; see BLM 4.5)

(ii) Triarchic Intelligence Preferences Inventory Excel Program -courtesy of Andy Kwiecien (adapted from Karen Hume's "Evidence to Action"; see BLM 1.9)

(iii) Online Multiple Intelligences Survey: click here -students complete 40 questions online -generates pie chart with % of each intelligence -can be completed in various languages (audio) "Multiple Intelligence - Smarts Profile"

(see Karen Hume's BLM 4.7 for another version of pen&paper version)

(iv) Use technology to share interests/personal stories (e.g. Xtranormal: Text-to-Movie @http://www.xtranormal.com/)

Check out Tony's Lie Detector @ @http://www.xtranormal.com/watch/7696013/

(v) Online Multiple Intelligences test: @http://www.edutopia.org/mi-quiz

(vi) Multiple Intelligences Posters - they are 8.5 x 11; print to scale for 11 x 17

http://foldables.wikispaces.com/ "How to Fold Foldables" **http://bit.ly/nqVXT** "Vocabulary Foldable Teacher Directions" **http://bit.ly/vXG5LR** Another Great Website with PowerPoint on Foldables: **http://bit.ly/rNXIY9**
 * FOLDABLES** - great for summary, notetaking, incorporating graphic organizers - tactile & visual!

This file (c/o Barb Deslauriers) lists all the DI Structures used in the teaching/learning examples available on the GAINS website.

Other Files: - a template to create a cube

5. Here are some resources created by DPCDSB teachers and consultants:
-Body Systems for Science, Health Care, ... -Learning Styles (characterized by pictures: Puppy, Microscope, Beachball, Clipboard) (see Karen Hume's BLM 5.4 for Clock Partners handout) || || (with a description and some examples for each) (c/o Noeline Laccetti): || || It explains each category, makes connections to technology (e.g., web 2.0), and examples from teachers! || @http://www.web2thatworks.com/index.php?title=Main_Page || -a choice board for Grade 9 Science -a RAFT for Catholic teachers sharing DI Artifacts || || -Anticipation Guide -Exit Card -KWL Chart || || -the first one is from the edugains website in 11"x17" format -the second is similar to the edugains template reduced to 8.5" x 11" format (it's an example for science; grade & course can be changed and used for all subjects) || || -PowerPoint exploring a teaching/learning example (TLX) and a three part lesson || || -aligning assessment for learning with the three-part lesson -also outlines areas for assessment as learning || ||
 * **Derivatives of "Clock Partners"**
 * A chart that outlines **Marzano's 9 Categories**
 * Here's a great website for **Marzano's Classroom Instruction that Works!**
 * **Examples of DI Structures:**
 * **Examples of Assessment Strategies**
 * **Three-Part Lesson Template**
 * **Three-Part Lesson (Overview)**
 * **Assessment for Learning Chart (Draft)**
 * **DI Unit Planner** || [[file:Differentiated Instruction Unit Planner.doc]] ||

(Last Updated: April 12, 2012)