1. Differentiation
L. Dillon
August, 2006

2. NCCA, 2002
“The term ‘differentiation’ refers to the method whereby the teacher varies the content, activities, methodology and resources when taking into account the range of interests, needs and experience of the students. It is a process that allows for variation in, for example, pace, amount, content, level and method of curriculum presentation to ensure that learning experiences are appropriate for all students.”

3. Vary methods according to need!!
Pace
Interest
Access
Response
Structure
Sequence
Methodologies
Teacher time

4. A hodgepodge of ideas!! Whole class/group/one: one instruction
Team teaching
Study buddy (peer mentoring)
Utilising SNA in co-operative group work
Linking with Resource teacher-collaborative planning
Linking with relevant specialist

5. Making assessments meaningful (links to sharing of information and planning)
RACE awareness and accommodation
Activity based guided learning
Independent learning, pupil involvement
Pre-teach core vocabulary
Games, mnemonics

6. Cloze tests, word searches
Mind maps
Transforming the presentation of information-both directions!
Predicting
Classifying
Colour coding

7. Print size
ICT
Audio-visual aids
Provide feedback regularly
Provide opportunities for success
Multi-sensory learning opportunities

8. Adaptability
Flexibility
Cross curricular linkage
Show real life links
Collaborate and plan with colleagues, students
Use the human resources at your disposal-Gaisce students, parents, local community..
Etc, etc..!
ENJOY!!!