The Differentiating Instruction Toolkit

THE DIFFERENTIATING INSTRUCTION TOOLKIT

This toolkit is intended to provide a basic foundation of, and a springboard for, district/complex efforts in supporting standards-based education through differentiating instruction. It consists of fourteen training modules organized into four volumes which include overhead transparencies, facilitator’s guides, handouts, optional materials, bibliographies, selected resources, and two duplicate CD-ROMs with files of all the materials found in the four binders.

The “Overview of Differentiating Instruction” module is referenced by all other modules and offers a framework for looking at differentiating instruction. It is intended that presenters/trainers use the materials very flexibly to meet their needs and the needs of their audiences. The modules can easily be expanded when lessons are shared or created by teachers, or they can be condensed when sampling the various strategies. The knowledge, skills, and creativity of the presenters will truly make the modules “come alive” for audiences.

A future component of the toolkit will be video clips of visits into Hawaii’s classrooms where differentiated instruction is supporting students in our standards-based system. When available, video tapes/clips can effectively be used to illustrate ideas and enhance presentations for diverse audiences.

Suggestions, samples, corrections, etc., are appreciated as the State team looks ahead to improving and expanding the modules. We hope you will share, with us and other trainers, additional resources you find useful. Please direct all inquiries/comments to Carolyn Hamada, Educational Specialist, Special Education Services Branch, Office of Curriculum, Instruction, and Student Support via Lotus Notes, or phone (808) 733-4832, or FAX (808) 735-6228.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The following are gratefully acknowledged for their support and contributions toward the development and production of the Differentiating Instruction Toolkit:

Patricia Hamamoto Dr. Paul Ban Superintendent of Education Special Education Services Branch Director

Katherine Kawaguchi Estelle Wong Assistant Superintendent Student Support Services Branch Director Office of Curriculum, Instruction and Student Support Debra Farmer Dr. Elaine Takenaka Special Education Section Administrator Educational Administrative Services Director Educational Specialists: Consultants: Carolyn Hamada, Special Education Services Branch Elizabeth Arakaki Dr. Monica Mann, Planning and Evaluation Branch Dr. Jeanne Bauwens Betsy Moneymaker, Instructional Services Branch Serena Shimabukuro Colleen Murakami, Instructional Services Branch Donna Shiroma, Advanced Technology Research Branch

Resource Teachers: Carrie Formway, Special Education Services Branch Carole Maeda, Special Education Services Branch Toby Portner, Honolulu District Faith Shido, Student Support Services Branch Dr. Lorene Unten, Special Education Services Branch Cheryl Yamamoto, Special Education Services Branch Contents of Differentiating Instruction Toolkit**

facilitator's MODULE presentation guide handouts optionals bibliography cover Overview X X X X X X Planning for Instruction X X X X X Learning Environment X X X X X Assessing the Learner X X X X X Assessing the Learning X X X X X X Learning Centers X X X X X Contracting X X X X X X Flexible Grouping X X X X X X Problem- Based Learning X X X X X X Questioning for Critical Thinking X X X X X X Acceleration X X X X X Compacting X X X X X X Content Enhancement X X X X X Tiering X X X X X

Resource texts: Davies, A., Making Classroom Assessment Work, 2000. Gregory, G.H. and Chapman, C., Differentiated Instructional Strategies: One Size Doesn’t Fit All, 2002. Jensen, E., Teaching with the Brain in Mind, 1998. Tomlinson, C., How to Differentiate Instruction in Mixed-Ability Classroom, 2nd ed., 2001. Tomlinson, C. and Allan, S. D., Leadership for Differentiating Schools and Classrooms, 2000. Tomlinson, C., and Eidson, C. C., Differentiation in Practice: A Resource Guide for Differentiating Curriculum, Grades 5-9, 2003.

Tomlinson, C., Kaplan, S., Renzulli, J. S., Purcell, J. Leppien, J., and Burns, D., The Parallel Curriculum: A Design to Develop High Potential and Challenge High-Ability Learners, 2002.

**Unless noted, all materials are products of Hawaii’s Department of Education and can be reproduced for use in our classrooms.

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