EDT 660 Differentiated Clsrm Instruct

This course is designed to provide educators with the resources to create a learning environment that will maximize the potential for student success by using the strategies associated with differentiated instruction. Participants will be presented with a variety of strategies for differentiating instruction by establishing a foundation in the principles for differentiated instruction. They will understand what defines differentiation and recognize their role and responsibilities in a differentiated learning community. Practical applications of how to differentiate with the content, process and product will be explored while planning differentiated lessons. Participants will establish quality criteria and assessments to clarify and evaluate assignments. (3 credits)