Comments on: What does Differentiated Instruction Mean?

By: Chantra Saynetr

Chantra Saynetr — Thu, 27 Nov 2014 05:54:20 +0000

Dear Jen,
The parents concerns about their children are good things. But when the parents start to differentiated instruction with the teacher, I think, the parents may not understand the purpose of their roles. Also, I think teacher-parent should have prepared for and conducted many conferences, so the teacher can offers feedback and consider more helpful stances regarding child’s behavior and ability by considering the individual child’s progress and show the child documentation for their parents. I think the teacher should provide different communication methods, so when the parents have questions; they can easy contract and receive the quickly respond.

By: Atsupui Dogbla

Atsupui Dogbla — Thu, 27 Nov 2014 02:29:37 +0000

I think you all said what we have to know; differentiated instruction focuses already on each student\’s learning ability, and each student\’s level. As Ms. Carrie said, it\’s better that professionals includes play. In Ms. Ellen\’s classroom, we have had so many guests that came this semester. What I learned from their message is that children learn better when they\’re having fun; meaningfully, if the lesson is enjoyable, students pay more attention, and try to figure out, or to understand the teacher\’s message. I remember observing my son\’s instructor teaching math to her kindergarteners; she was so engaging that one hour passed, I didn\’t realize it. It was so interesting, and I saw a big change with my son; he easily count by 2, 5,and 10. It\’s awesome!!! The way this instructor was teaching helps her students followed her. My son first quarter report card tells me a lot. He was having fun, and even though he\’s not feeling well, he does not want to miss class.

By: Karina Bustamante

Karina Bustamante — Wed, 26 Nov 2014 04:52:52 +0000

I thought that this was an interesting blog entry because it clarified what differentiated instruction really means. It is very important for teachers as well for parents to know what this really means and what it refers to.

By: Jen

Jen — Mon, 24 Nov 2014 23:06:00 +0000

In reply to Carrie. I like it. \"play is diffentiated instruction\". Works for me.

By: Yanrong Yu

Yanrong Yu — Sat, 22 Nov 2014 18:21:53 +0000

I realy enjoyed reading this post! As a student in child development program, learning about the differentiating instruction is so important for us. differentiation is a way for teaching, the teacher have know his or her student very well, inorder to provide each student better learining experiences.

By: Ellen

Ellen — Wed, 19 Nov 2014 12:37:30 +0000

Hi Jen!

We will refer to this timely article this morning in class as we develop lesson plans for the Curriculum Webs the students will be working with in class today making sure that our plans address NAEYC standards in place to make sure childcare professionals remain focused on engagement and appropriate practice for all children in our care

By: Carrie

Carrie — Wed, 19 Nov 2014 11:53:44 +0000

Yes! Early Childhood Education IS differentiated instruction. Other areas of Education are just catching on now. Ironically, it\’s even more challenging to do well with all the pressure to make things \”more academic\”. Maybe the word play should also be included in our answer to how we are differentiating instruction…