As a culminating task for this course, reflect on your own beliefs, expectations, and practices.
- Is differentiated instruction different from the way you currently teach? How?
- What are barriers to differentiated instruction and how might you overcome these?
- Think of your most vulnerable learner. What is their prominent learning style? Is it being addressed?
- Think of your high ability students. How would they benefit from differentiated instruction?
- Are most of the activities you provide for students student-centered or teacher-centered?
- Can you look at your class list and identify a favored learning activity for each student? Do you know each student’s learning style and interests?
- What sources do you have for investigating active learning strategies?
- How comfortable are you with the practice of compacting curriculum? What assistance is available in your school or district?
