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Differentiating Instruction ... One Size Doesn't Fit All
Effective Strategies
to Improve Student Performance !
We
have students in our classrooms who struggle academically and others who learn
at an advanced level and accelerated pace. We can meet the needs of all
learners by differentiating instruction. This
workshop provides an understanding and application of the principles and
strategies needed to set up a classroom that provides success and challenge for
academically diverse students.
All students are regularly offered CHOICES.
Based on the student's readiness levels, interests, and learning
profile, we modify the content, process, product and/or learning
environment. Differentiating
instruction makes teaching more interesting and effective as YOU meet the needs of your students. To plan a workshop
contact franny@learnerslink.com.
Testimonials about the
workshops --
Fran McAleer is a valuable
contributor to our work, training to create a new and better workplace in our
schools. Her efforts in exploring and experiencing creativity successfully
engages even the most staid and conservative participants. She is a
unique, effervescent individual who constantly models what she teaches. I
recommend her work most highly. I would be pleased to talk further with
anyone considering her services. John C. Champlin, Ph.
D., Executive Director, Institute for Quality Learning, Scottsdale, AZ
85258, Former Superintendent, Johnson City Schools, New York, and National Superintendent of the Year
More! We want more!
The presentation was not enough. We want you to help us be as enthusiastic as
you are and go to the level of success with our students as you do with yours!
Skip Little, Ph. D.,
Northern Arizona University and Arizona Educational Summit Committee
Franny McAleer has been providing staff
development for teachers in the Berwick Area School District for the last four
years, including whole staff workshops with the Six Thinking Hats as well as
focused workshops detailing best practices with instructional strategies for
gifted and honors students. Many of our teachers know that when Franny comes
to do an in-service, they will go home tired, but it will have been a productive
day. She challenges their beliefs and has helped them raise their level of
higher order thinking within their classrooms. It's also difficult not to
have a good time when Franny comes to town! Holly Morrison, Director
of Curriculum, Berwick Area School District
AWESOME!
Invigorating, realistic and practical! Franny is working with a group of
teachers and administrators from Hampton Township
School District who will act as
trainers for their individual buildings. She makes the workshops easy to understand and comes
with practical ideas for accomplishing her goals. The trainers are engaged
throughout the workshops and Franny sets high, but attainable, expectations
for the people involved in the trainings. Monique Mawhinney,
Director of Student Services, Hampton Township School District
Franny McAleer is a dynamic
presenter. She engages the professional teachers in active, hands on
participatory learning. She illustrates the importance of differentiating
instruction through her quick response to the varied needs of the workshop
participants. Her handouts provide valuable guides to implement
differentiation of instruction within the classroom setting. I recommend
Franny McAleer as a teacher workshop presenter without hesitation. Ruth Carson, Project
Coordinator, New Kensington-Arnold School District
"This workshop got nothing
but rave reviews." Mandi Davis, Pupil Services Coordinator, Propel
Schools
Differentiating
Instruction Desk Reminder and Eight Curriculum Planning Cards
Teacher and
parent links are blue. Student links are red.
     
 Differentiation
Framework:
Seven (7) Keys to Differentiating
Instruction Desk Reminder
Readiness
Interests/Passions
Learning Profiles
Content:
Process: Bloom's
Hierarchy for questioning and learning objectives
Process: Bloom
and DeBono
Process:
DeBono
Product:
Gardner's Multiple Intelligences
Learning Environment
An Analogy - If
the Animals Had a School
Templates for
Differentiating Instruction
Differentiation
Topics
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Anchor Activities |
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Arts Integration |
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Ascending
Intellectual Demand: Providing High End Challenge |
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Assessment in a Differentiated Classroom (ppt) |
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Authentic Assessment |
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Brain Research
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Brain
Based Strategies:
Interactive Brain
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Centers |
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Center Ideas |
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Classroom Management in a Differentiated School
ppt |
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Classroom Management Techniques |
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Classroom Management - The Classroom And The School As
An Inclusive Community |
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Curriculum
Compacting - Eight Steps with Examples (ppt) |
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Curriculum Compacting |
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Curriculum Compacting Study, University of Connecticut,
Why Not Let High Ability Students Start School in
January? |
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Differentiated Instruction - What is it? How
might you assess it? |
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Essential Questions |
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Giftedness:
Biological Differences |
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Graphic Organizers |
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Graphic Organizers, printable with subject connections |
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Layered Curriculum Samples |
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Differentiation
Management Strategies from Maryland County Public Schools, Anchor Activities, Assessment,
Curriculum Compacting,
Exit Cards, Flexible Grouping Practices, Learning Contracts, Management
Strategies, Math Learning Stations, Shared Inquiry, Tiered Instruction, and Many
More |
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Instruction
and Technology |
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Inquiry Process |
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Inquiry in the K-5 Classroom |
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Inquiry Process and Units |
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Inquiry Rubric |
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Kindergarten Classroom (ppt) |
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Learning Contract, Elementary |
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Learning Contract, Middle and High School |
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Product Pouch and Porta Centers(Bloom) by Engine-Uity |
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Rubric Building at
Rubistar |
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Special Subject Strategies: Art, Music, Physical
Education, ESL, Library, and More |
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Strengths
Based Teaching for Girls for Whom Success Has Been Elusive |
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Strengths
Movement - Affinities Program |
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ThinkTacToes with Examples |
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TicTacToe Template |
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TIERing:
Writing TIERed Assignments Including a Template and Examples |
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Tiered Assignments, Critical Questions |
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Tiering for Book Investigations Using the Multiple
Intelligences and Bloom Matrix |
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Tiered Curriculum by Readiness, Interest and Learning Profile in Math, Science
and Language Arts |
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Tiered Instruction: Description, Practices,
Examples, Assessment, Resources |
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Tiered Instruction: How to PPt
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Tiering and Art Work Reflecting the Theme of Democracy |
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Videolog Observation
- Using SMARTS with media |
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Website Hotlist |
Anchors to Challenge
Webquests - Searching -
Examples to Explore - Creating Your Own
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Searching for
Information About Webquests |
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Finding
Webquests |
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First Grade Webquests |
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More First Grade Webquests |
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Tasks:
Retelling, Compilation, Mystery, Journalistic, Design, Creative Production,
Consensus Building, Persuasion, Self-Knowledge, Judgment, Analytical
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Three Branches of Government |
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Chocolate Chip Cookies
(social studies, math and language) |
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Author
study of Patricia Polacco |
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C.S.I. (Cool Shape Investigation) Exploring
Shapes: Grade 3, high 2nd, review 4th.
Simple, colorful, engaging, “Process” link lists
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What's so great about the United States? Explore
the coins in the 50 State Quarters® Program |
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They Fought for Freedom - Why do we honor military
veterans? |
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Creating Webquests |
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More on
Constructing Your Own Webquest |
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Webquests
from Planning to Publishing |
Language Arts
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
Organizations and School Districts
Teacher
and Parent Resources
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Thirty
Teaching Strategies, Implementation Steps, and Visual
Organizers
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GEMS:
Great Explorations in Math and Science (Simulations)
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4H:
a
window into the planet's largest and most exciting adventure for young people
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The United States Mint H.I.P. Pocket Change™
tool for students and teachers that generates interest in coins,
the United States Mint, and U.S. history
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Junior Achievement
is a
non
profit organization that brings the real world to students through hands-on
curriculum
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Games and activities to teach about money
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Implementing Curriculum Compacting
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Writing Performance Assessment Tasks:
An Online Guide
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Rubrics in the Classroom
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Best of the Web for Teachers, Parents, and Students -- Math, Science,
Language Arts, Problem Solving, Current Events, Government, Economics,
Science, English, Technology, Humanities, Fine Arts, Multidisciplinary,
Games, and Primary Resources
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Differentiated Instruction: Learning That Lasts
a Lifetime
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Parenting Your Gifted Child:
Support Book
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Differentiating Curriculum by
Sandra Berger
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Foster Academic Creativity
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Mind mapping
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Curriculum Compacting, Practical Experiences of W. Chapman
Differentiation: Definition and Description for Gifted and Talented, Susan T.
Dinnocenti
How Can Gifted Students Needs be Met in
Mixed-Ability Classrooms: Frequently Asked Questions, Dr. Carol Ann Tomlinson
Standards-Based Teaching and Differentiation, Dr. Carol Ann Tomlinson
Differentiating Instruction for
Advanced Learners
in the Mixed-Ability Middle School Classroom, Dr. Carol Ann Tomlinson
Gifted Learners in Middle
School: Problem or Promise, Dr. Carol Ann Tomlinson
CURRICULUM
ALTERNATIVES (Compacting, Contracting, Independent Studies with Assessment of
Alternate Work), Susan Winebrenner and Sandra Berger
No Child Left Behind
Proficiency Is Not Enough, by Carol Ann Tomlinson
Curriculum Differentiation, Sandra Berger
Acceleration
Acceleration,
by Dr. Karen Rogers
Enrichment and Extension Activities for Kids
Questioning Strategies
Bloom's
Taxonomy
Gardner's
Multiple Intelligences
DeBono's
Six Hats
Kohlberg's Stages of Moral Development -
Gifted
Students in the Regular Classroom
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Enrichment
and Extensions in the Classroom
Curriculum Compacting
Flexible Pacing
May Your Sky Always Be Yellow
Resources
and Activities for Students
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Siemens, Westinghouse,
Competition in Math, Science & Technology
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Best of the Web -- Puzzles, Brainteasers, and lots more
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Links for Kids and Teens
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Contests and Competitions
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Hot Topics
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Reading Lists
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Kids and Teens Magazines
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Kids Speak Out
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Smart Toys
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Puzzlemaker tools for
students
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Activities for Inventive Kids
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Reading Lists
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Activities
for High Ability and Gifted Kids
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More
Activities for High Ability and Gifted Kids
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Software
for Kids
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Internet
Investigations On Line Learning
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Academic
Programs including Distance Learning and Virtual Classrooms
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Software
Recommendations
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International "Odyssey
of the Mind" Creative Problem Solving Curriculum and Competition
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National History Day - Triumph and
Tragedy,
2007
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National "Invent
America" Inventive Thinking Curriculum and Student Competition
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Inventive
Differentiation
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Competitions
for Students in Mathematics, Science, Science and Engineering, Humanities,
Multidisciplinary, Nobel Laureates
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The Educator's Reference Desk
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Eric Database
Search
No Child Left Behind: A New Era in Education
(Power Point)
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