Orchestrating Academic Success by Adapting & Modifying Prog
Stirling Head Enterprises.
The purpose of this book by Dawn Reithaug is to help collaborative teams of supporting personnel to develop adapted and/or modified programs for students with diverse needs. It contains a variety of instructional and assessment practices (for adapting and modifying programs) and suggestions for curricular changes (for modifying programs). The book has four sections. The first section lists a variety of instructional practices that teachers can use for adapting and modifying programs. The second section contains lists of instructional practices specific to the areas of reading, writing, spelling and math and how these can be adapted or modified. The third section contains information on modifying programs by using curricular changes and the fourth section identifies ways of adapting and modifying programs by using a variety of assessment practices.
TR 019019
Differentiation in Practice: Grades 9-12
Association for Supervision and Cur.
A resource guide for differentiating curriculum by Carole Ann Tomlinson and Cindy A. Strickland. This book explores how real teachers incorporate differentiation principles and stratagies throughout an entire instructional unit. It focuses on high school grades but is applicable at all levels. Included are: annotated lesson plans for differentiated units in English, history, mathematics, science, art and languages; samples of assignments, learning contracts and homework handouts; guidelines for using the book as a learning tool and an extended glossary and list of recommended further readings.
TR 019939
The Differentiated Classroom
Association for Supervision and Cur.
This teacher resource book "The Differentiated Classroom: Responding to the Needs of All Learners" is written by Carol Ann Tomlinson. In it she relates differentiated instruction to current education research and offers examples of differentiated instruction in practice.
TR 018298
Differentiating Instruction Professional Inquiry Kit [kit]
Association for Supervision and Cur.
This professional inquiry kit "Differentiating Instruction for Mixed-Ability Classrooms" includes video clips, activities, readings, and other resources for groups of educators to explore the topic in depth. Teachers can differentiate instruction in many ways. At its heart, differentiation simply seeks to provide varied learning options in a classroom to make curriculum and instruction the best possible fit for learners who, though they have many things in common, differ in some important ways from one another.
KT 018297
Differentiating Instruction Video Kit [videorecording]
Association for Supervision and Cur.
Differentiated learning tackles the age-old challenge: how can teachers divide their time, resources, and efforts to effectively instruct so many students of diverse backgrounds, readiness and skill levels, and interests. This kit offers five workshop formats to give flexibility in using this video series. Workshops 1 and 2 are designed for use with Tape 1, "Creating Multiple Paths for Learning". Workshops 3 and 4 are designed for use with Tape 2, "Instructional and Management Strategies". Workshop 5 uses both Tape 1 and 2. The videos and facilitator's guide are designed for K-12 teachers, administrators, curriculum and instruction specialists and staff developers who want to improve how we respond to the diverse needs of students in our schools.
VH2 018296
The Common Sense of Differentiation [DVD]
Association for Supervision and Cur.
Series of six workshops designed for use by classroom teachers, teaching specialists, curriculum developers, curriculum coordinators, and others interested in designing classrooms that maximize the potential of a full range of learners. The three video presentations take viewers into a variety of classrooms at different grade areas and across different subject areas to observe how teachers uncover learner needs, plan instruction to meet those needs, and develop classroom routines that allow attention to a range of learner needs. Workshops in the facilitator's guide provide opportunities for additional exploration, application, and sharing related to some of the key principles and practices of effective differentiation for diverse learners. Workshop topics are: Discovering Learner's Needs, Techniques for Adjusting Instruction and Classroom Routines. The facilitator's guide contains an introduction to the topic, workshop organization and planning, handouts and overheads and further readings and resources.
DV 020224
At Work in the Differentiated Classroom [DVD]
Association for Supervision and Cur.
Designed to help teachers develop additional images of how classrooms function when they have a goal of flexible teaching and learning with the purpose of reaching every learner. Reflect on the 'big picture' of differentiation in order to develop a sharper sense of how teachers plan for academic diversity over time and how students work in a differentiated classroom over time, develop a broader repertoire of management strategies for guiding a flexible and differentiated classroom. Reflect on the role of the teacher in a student-centered and differentiated classroom, and reflect on their own beliefs and practices related to academically diverse learners. The DVD contains three separate sections each designed to be part of a separate workshop on differentiated learning. The topics are: Planning Curriculum and Instructions, Managing the Classroom and Teaching for Learner Success. The facilitator's guide includes an introduction, workshop planning and organization, handouts and overheads and further resources and readings.
DV 020222
Leadership for Differentiating Instruction [DVD]
Association for Supervision and Cur.
This program is designed to acquaint leaders with the principles of differentiated instruction and show how these principles can be applied to plan, implement and sustain differentiated instruction schoolwide. The program focuses on how to get started, how to support implementation and how to monitor progress. The activities in the user guides are designed for three possible audience configurations; large-group workshops led by a facilitator, small study groups of colleagues or individuals learning on their own.
DV 019940
A Visit to a School Moving Towards Differentiation [DVD]
Association for Supervision and Cur.
Use this video field trip in workshops and other professional development meetings to show school leaders what it's like to get a schoolwide commitment to differentiation and guide a school's entire staff in significantly changing daily practice. Scenes from an elementary school show how to build a professional learning community committed to a philosophy of excellence and equity. And interviews with teachers explain how school leaders can find out what teachers need, help them to think differently about the curriculum, and engage them in professional development that helps them advance student achievement.
DV 020223
Ancient Civilizations Theme Set [kit]
National Geographic School.
(Series: National Geographic Theme Sets)
This theme set program provides differentiated resources for teachers to meet the diverse needs of their students. It provides four books crafted to match the wide range of reading levels within each classroom. All books provide the same core concepts but within different contexts and at different reading levels. For students who struggle with content-area textbooks, Theme Sets provide core curriculum that is broken down, not watered down. For students who are reading on grade level, Theme Sets provide literacy and core content curriculum with appropriate challenge and support. For students who need more challenging material, Theme Sets provide literacy and core content in ways that develop students' critical thinking skills
KT 020085
Animals in Their Habitats: Theme Sets [kit]
National Geographic Society.
(Series: National Geographic Theme Sets)
This set of four different titles at four different reading levels explores four distinct habitats: temperate forests, oceans, deserts and rain forests, and the animals that live within each habitat. While each book focuses on a different habitat, the same key science concepts are developed across the books to help students focus on the big ideas. The theme explores the interdependence of plants and animals within a habitat and develops an understanding of how animals adapt and live within a habitat that meets their needs. Students use the specific knowledge and vocabulary within each book to discuss and examine these key concepts. The reading levels of the four titles vary from Fry 2.6 to 6.6. Titles in this kit are: "Forest Animals", "Ocean Animals", "Desert Animals" and "Rain Forest Animals". This resource supports some of the learning outcomes for Grades 4 Science.
KT 019925
Life Cycles: Theme Set [kit]
National Geographic Society.
(Series: National Geographic Theme Sets)
This kit has differentiated levels of books on the subject of life cycles. It explains the stages of development of four species of animals: giant pandas, monarch butterflies, poison dart frogs and Komodo dragons. While each book focuses on a different animal and how it changes as it grows, the same key concepts developed across the books to help students focus on big ideas. The theme explores how different animals change in different ways as they go through life stages of birth, growth, reproduction and death. Students use specific content and vocabulary within each book to discuss and examine these big ideas and key concepts. Titles in the series include; "Giant Pandas", "Monarch Butterflies"," Poison Dart Frogs" and "Komodo Dragons". Reading levels range from Fry score 2.9 to 6.9. This resource supports some of the learning outcomes for Grades 2-7 Science.
KT 019922
Using Electricity: Theme Sets [kit]
National Geographic Society.
(Series: National Geographic Theme Sets)
Explains the ways we use electricity in four different places: at home, at home, at play, at school and at work. While each book focuses on the specific ways that electricity is used in these places the same key concepts are developed across the books to help students focus on the big ideas. The theme explores how electricity is created through the movement of electrons; how electrons move along a path, or circuit; and how electrical energy can change to other forms of energy. Students use the specific content and vocabulary within each book to examine the key concepts. The four books range from Fry reading level 3.2 to 6.0. The four titles in this kit are "Electricity at Home", "Electricity at Work", "Electricity at Play" and "Electricity at School". This material supports some of the learning outcomes for Grade 6 Science.
KT 019923
Plants in Their Habitats: Theme Sets [kit]
National Geographic Society.
(Series: National Geographic Theme Sets)
Four different books, at different reading levels, describe four different habitats where plants live: tropical rain forests, deserts, temperate forests and wetlands. While each book focuses on the types of plants that live in each habitat and what they need to survive, the same key concepts are developed across the books to help students focus on the big ideas. The theme explores how the parts of a plant help it to survive, how plants adapt to their habitats, and how plants and animals depend on each other. Students use the specific content and vocabulary within each book to discuss and examine the key concepts. Reading levels vary from Fry 2.6 to 6.2. The four titles in this kit are: "Tropical Rainforests", "Deserts". "Temperate Rainforests" and "Wetlands". This resource supports some of the learning outcomes for Grade 3 Science.
KT 019924
Cells at Work: Theme Sets [kit]
National Geographic Society.
(Series: National Geographic Theme Sets)
This set of four different titles at four different reading levels explains the systems of the four different types of cells: skin, muscle, blood and bone. While each book focuses on a different type of cell and how it works in the body, the same key concepts are developed across books to help students focus on the big ideas. The theme explores how healthy cells work specific jobs in the human body to keep it alive. Students use the specific content and vocabulary of each book to discuss and examine these key concepts. The four titles range between Fry reading level 3.0 and 6.7. The titles included in the kit are: "Skin", "Muscles", "Blood" and "Bones". This resource supports some of the learning outcomes for Grade 5 (Human Body) and Grade 8 (Cells and Systems) Life Science.
KT 019926
Extreme Weather: Theme Sets [kit]
National Geographic Society.
(Series: National Geographic Theme Sets)
Four different books at four different reading levels explain the causes of four different types of weather: droughts, floods, tornadoes and hurricanes. While each book focuses on a different type of extreme weather and its causes and effects on living things, the same key concepts are developed across the books. The theme explores the causes of extreme weather and develops an understanding of how meteorologists use cloud movement, tools and technology to predict weather. Students use the specific content and vocabulary within each book to discuss and examine the key concepts. The books vary from Fry reading level 3.5 to 6.5. Titles in this kit are: "Droughts", "Floods", "Tornadoes" and "Hurricanes". This resource supports some of the learning outcomes for Grade 4 and 6 Science (Earth and Space Science).
KT 019927