1. Melissa A. Holmberg, PhD University of Hawai'i Maui College 2016
The Use of Differentiation to Enhance Learning Outcomes for Traditional and ELL Students  
Melissa A. Holmberg, PhD
University of Hawai'i Maui College
2016
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2. Community College Students
Community college students have various learning levels, styles, and needs.
What needs are unique to your community college students?
English Language Learner (ELL)
Adult Basic Education (ABE)
Re-entry
Dual-enrollment with high school
Disabilities (ADA)
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3. Differentiation
Differentiation occurs when instruction is modified to support student learning needs. Ideal for supporting English Language Learners.
Examples:
Presentation
Create a poster/brochure
Make a video
Write a transcript for a play
Diorama
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4. Workshop Objective
Demonstrate methods to differentiate learning styles per Gardner’s Multiple Intelligence theory to modify content beyond writing an essay.
The learning objectives of this workshop are to understand the importance of differentiation and how to provide options for student assessments beyond a basic essay.
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5. Multiple Intelligences
Howard Gardner (2006) stated that individuals possess eight or more intelligences. Individuals use these intelligences to critically think, create products, and solve problems.
The eight multiple intelligences are:
Linguistic
Logical-mathematical
Spatial
Musical
Bodily-kinesthetic
Interpersonal
Intrapersonal
Naturalistic
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6. Differentiation and Multiple Intelligences
Align assignments with student learning styles.
Doesn’t mean every assignment must have differentiation.
Start with one assignment and create options.
The developed list of options can be duplicated or even offered in a list for the student to choose.
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7. Connection to ELL?
English Language Learners (ELL) learn best with multi-sensory activities and assignments. This helps connect and highlight the concepts.
College/university level instructors cannot adjust the course objective or academic level as a teacher would in K-12 but the method of assessment on an informal level (project, observation, or presentation) authentically assesses rather on a formal level (chapter test, unit exam, or pop quiz).
Examples of the Multiple Intelligences support best practices in teaching.
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8. Connection to Online and In-Person Modalities?
You can use any of the activities in an online or in-person modality.
How you use some activities will depend on your Learning Management System (LMS). For example, a live presentation would require a microphone and camera (ex- WebEx). A presentation would still work but a recording of it and ability to upload the recording would need to align with the school’s LMS.
Technology and method of meeting online (asynchronous- not the same time or synchronous- same time ) would be variables to determine which activities are appropriate or require modification.
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9. Adapting Assignments
Assignment: Write a 500 word essay to describe the types and functions of nonverbal communication cues. How can you differentiate this assignment to align with multiple intelligences and work well for online and in-person learning platforms?
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10. Linguistic
Assignment: Write a 500 word essay to describe the types and functions of nonverbal communication cues.
Linguistic- Students learn best through reading, writing, and listening/speaking.
Linguistic differentiation:
Magazine advertisement
Board game
Friendly letter
Poster
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11. Logical-Mathematical
Assignment: Write a 500 word essay to describe the types and functions of nonverbal communication cues.
Logical-mathematical- Students learn best with numbers and problem solving.
Logical-mathematical differentiation:
Diorama
Cause and Effect poster/presentation
Persuasive letter or speech
Cartoon
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12. Spatial
Assignment: Write a 500 word essay to describe the types and functions of nonverbal communication cues.
Spatial- Students learn best by using visual aids by drawing, illustration, photographs, etc.
Spatial differentiation:
Comic strip
Board game
Wanted poster
Clay (anything with art supplies)
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13. Musical
Assignment: Write a 500 word essay to describe the types and functions of nonverbal communication cues.
Musical- Students learn through songs, instruments, or any form of musical expression.
Musical differentiation:
Song
Rap
Cheer
Use karaoke song and make new lyrics
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14. Bodily-Kinesthetic
Assignment: Write a 500 word essay to describe the types and functions of nonverbal communication cues.
Bodily-kinesthetic- Students learn best through hands-on activities and are generally coordinated with good motor skills.
Bodily-kinesthetic differentiation:
Skit (sing, horror, comedy, etc.)
Monologue
Puppet show
Talk show
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15. Interpersonal
Assignment: Write a 500 word essay to describe the types and functions of nonverbal communication cues.
Interpersonal- Students learn best working in groups and interacting with others.
Interpersonal differentiation:
Magazine advertisement
Diary entry
Children’s storybook
Talk show
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16. Intrapersonal
Assignment: Write a 500 word essay to describe the types and functions of nonverbal communication cues.
Intrapersonal- Students learn through reflection with their values, beliefs, and feelings.
Intrapersonal differentiation:
Diary (personal or character)
Persuasive letter
Wanted poster
Video
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17. Naturalistic
Assignment: Write a 500 word essay to describe the types and functions of nonverbal communication cues.
Naturalistic- Students learn through patterns, field trips, and classification.
Naturalistic differentiation:
Create a field trip (real or make believe)
Diorama
Charts/tables
Graphic organizers
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18. Reference
Gardner, H. (2006). Multiple intelligences, new horizons. Basic Books.
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19. Questions?
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20. Activity Think of assignment you use in a class.
Complete chart individually or in small groups.
I am available to help and look forward to your ideas!
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21. Thank you!
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