Differentiated Teaching

Question 1

Students who need additional support should be provided with a program that?

Answer 1

Recognises their development level and builds an understanding of word patterns based on each of the 4 forms of spelling knowledge (phonological, morphemic, etymological, orthographical/visual)

Question 2

It is important to examine students errors carefully to?

Answer 2

Identify commonalities and differences - what students understand and what they need to be taught

Question 3

In differentiated teaching, draw words from:

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Answer 3

1) high frequency word lists
2) words that are of interest to the student(s)
3) words you have noticed they are trying to spell
4) words that contain the features that require practice
5) words from topics being covered across the curriculum

Question 4

In differentiated teaching, what two things need differentiating?

Answer 4

1) processes

2) products (word lists)

Question 5

In differentiated teaching what 2 things need developing?

Answer 5

1) challenging and engaging tasks for each learner

2) instructional activities based on essential topics, concepts, processes and skills

Question 6

In differentiated teaching, what two things need providing?

Answer 6

1) flexible approaches to content instruction and products

2) opportunities for students to work in various instructional formats

Question 7

What do teachers need to respond to in differentiated learning?

Answer 7

• students readiness
• instructional needs
• interests
• learning preferences

Question 8

When teaching differentiated instruction, make sure you are meeting?

Answer 8

Curriculum standards and requirements for each child

Question 9

With differentiated instruction, teachers should provide students classrooms that are:

Answer 9

1) learner responsive

2) teacher facilitated