Differentiation Resources

For this assignment, identify a grade level and subject area of your choice. Based on your choice, identify an appropriate unit or topic and aligned performance objectives.

Using the Differentiation Resources Template, complete the following:

1. Culturally Responsive Pedagogy: List three examples to build culturally responsive pedagogy into this unit. Be mindful of diverse cultural, family, and personal backgrounds.

2. Instructional Differentiation with Technology: List one example of how to integrate technological tools for differentiation to promote curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking.  There will be one example for each category, for a total of three technological tools. Cite sources.

3. Developing Student Ownership: Goal setting is a critical step for students becoming self-directed and independent students with an internal locus of control. It helps them develop ownership and personal accountability. List two technological tools students can use in the goal setting process that will support students in 1) setting their own learning goals, 2) managing their own learning, and 3) assessing their own progress. In 100-250 words, provide a rationale justifying the importance of student ownership.

4. Self-Reflection and Metacognition: Self-reflection and metacognition are vital aspects in the learning process. List two examples of collaborative technological tools that promote student reflection to reveal metacognition, conceptual understanding and thinking. In 100-250 words, provide a rationale justifying the importance of self-reflection and metacognition.