1. Chapter 12: Differentiating Process
How to Differentiate Instruction in the Mixed-Ability Classroom by Carol Ann Tomlinson
Chapter 12: Differentiating Process
Group 3:
Daniel Brant, Marissa Markey, Emily Barbret, Kelly McDevitt, Shannon Mason

2. What is Process? According to Tomlinson (p. 79)
“sense-making, or…opportunities for learners to process the content ideas and skills to which they have been introduced.”
“process is often spoken of as an activity”
So:
Differentiation by process is tailoring the way the student learns or “processes” the materials. How will the student make the information or skill their own?
Tomlinson, C.A.(2001). Differentiating Process. In (2nd Eds.), How to Differentiate Instruction in the Mixed-Ability Classroom (79-84). Alexandria, VA: ASCD

3. What makes a good differentiated activity?
According to Tomlinson, it is something students will do or make (p. 80)
in a range of modes at varied degrees of sophistication in varying time spans
with varied amounts of teacher or peer support (scaffolding)
using an essential skill(s) and essential information
to understand an essential idea/ principle or answer an essential question
Tomlinson, C.A.(2001). Differentiating Process. In (2nd Eds.), How to Differentiate Instruction in the Mixed-Ability Classroom (79-84). Alexandria, VA: ASCD

4. Three types of differentiating by process:
Student readiness-is the student ready to perform this task?
Student interest-using choice or linking it to the student’s interests
Student learning profile-using the students preferred learning style
Tomlinson, C.A.(2001). Differentiating Process. In (2nd Eds.), How to Differentiate Instruction in the Mixed-Ability Classroom (79-84). Alexandria, VA: ASCD

5. Examples of Strategies from Text
Learning logs
Journals
Graphic organizers
Creative problem solving
Cubing
Learning centers
Interest centers or interest groups
Learning contracts
Literature Circles
Role playing
11. Cooperative controversy
12. Choice boards
13. Jigsaw
14. Think-pair-share
15. Mind-mapping
16. PMI (listing pluses, minuses, and interesting points about a topic under consideration)
17. Model making
18. labs
Tomlinson, C.A.(2001). Differentiating Process. In (2nd Eds.), How to Differentiate Instruction in the Mixed-Ability Classroom (79-84). Alexandria, VA: ASCD

6. Websites to share: #1: Website Name: Read-Write-Think  
This website contains student interactives that help students with reading and writing. Its activities include many different types of thinking levels and may be used to easily differentiate instruction. Activities may be chosen based on grade level, interactive type, learning objectives, or themes. This website is K-12 and could be used for any age.  

7. Websites to share (cont.)
#2: Website Name:  IN.gov
This website contains lesson plans in for K-12 students.  These lesson plans are separated by level and can be chosen for students based upon readiness, interest, and learning styles. Each lesson plan is constructed to reach students at different levels.

8. Websites to share (cont.)
#3 Website Name: Education World
This website contains all sorts of lesson plans, learning games, and technology integration activities. This link has all kinds of activity ideas such as jigsaws, exit slips, and ice breakers. It also contains ideas for teachers to improve their classrooms in areas such as bullying, setting a comfortable environment, home connections, and more.

9. Article Review #1
Meeting the Needs of All Students Through Differentiated Instruction: Helping Every Child Reach and Exceed Standards
Levy, H. (2008). Meeting the needs of all students through differentiated instruction: helping every child read and exceed standards. The Clearing House, 81.4, 161
This article focuses on the all of the main ideas we hear about when we say differentiated instruction. Sometimes people can get overwhelmed by the ideas and the different ways in which to differentiate. This article takes you through the process, what the different styles of assessment are and how to group your students.

10. Article Review #2
Fostering Autonomous Learners Trough Levels of Differentiation
Fostering autonomous learners through levels of differentiation. (2004). Roeper Review 26, no
This article discusses the question of whether or not it is the responsibility of the teacher or the student to differentiate instruction. It walks us through the three different stages of the learning process and teaches us what each stage requires and entails. Level one is completely teacher oriented. Level two is where the teachers mix the students up into groups and allows them to work by interest group. Level three instruction allows the students to be the facilitators of learning while having a mentor teacher as a guide to success.

11. Article Review #3 Differentiate Instruction and Assessment
About.com. (n.d.). Differentiated Instruction and Assessment. In Special Education. Retrieved June 13, 2011, from
This article reflects on the necessary components that ensure differentiation in instruction and assessment. Additionally, it gives a step-by-step process as how to obtain differentiation in these two areas. Furthermore, it goes on to give examples of types of assessments that may be used in a classroom.

12. Lesson Plan #1: Literature Circles
Differentiation and Process
Lesson Idea
Focus: Flexible Grouping and Learning Centers
Objectives and Rationale:
Students will…
Work cooperatively to dig deeper into a specific piece of literature and construct meaning with their peers.
Guide their own discussions and talk about various components of the book including characters, author’s craft, and personal connections

13. Differentiated by Process Handouts
Targeted Instructions Plan A teacher’s tool to use with any small intervention group.
Content Learning Log
A graphic organizer for students to use in the content areas to help foster reasoning and understanding of what was read.
Literature Circles Handouts
There are 6 handouts to be used for Literature Circles; each sheet is for a different job. Students will use these worksheets while reading a chapter book.