Spread the loveDifferentiated instruction in the classroom refers to a teaching approach that recognizes and accommodates the diverse learning needs of students. It involves tailoring instruction, content, resources, and assessment methods to meet the varied academic abilities, interests, and learning styles of students. In a differentiated instruction classroom, teachers provide multiple pathways for students to access information, construct meaning, and demonstrate learning. This approach recognizes that learners have different strengths and weaknesses, and it aims to create a supportive environment where all students can thrive. One of the key features of differentiated instruction is the use of flexible grouping. Teachers […]

Spread the loveFor several years, I was a special education teacher, and it hurt my heart to see students relegated to the program for the duration of their K-12 careers. The goal of special education is to teach students who are not succeeding in regular education classes and to help them perform at grade level once again. We accomplish this by creating and implementing an IEP (Individualized Education Program). Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) that are well-thought-out reflect some of the most individualized planning in education. The IEP outlines a year’s worth of training and tactics for special education students, as […]