As a district, we have been focusing on how we can use data to inform instruction and Personalize or Differentiate or Individualize Instruction. I saw those word sans synonymous, but this graphic shows the difference and the main difference is that Personalization is learner centered where differentiation and individualization are teacher centered.
As you look through the chart, think of the subtle shifts between the three practices.
Think about where our practices fit!
Is it PERSONALIZATION, DIFFERENTIATION, or INDIVIDUALIZATION?
Guided Reading
TARGET Time groups
GT Pull out
GT Math extension packets
Pretesting in math or spelling
Interventions- LLI, SOAR, Number worlds
Integrated Unit Choice menu's to demonstrate learning.
Changing pace of instruction based on student understanding
At Tuesday's staff meeting, Mary Beth Elliot, Amanda McCarthy, Maija Stubbendick, and Rachel Stanchik will share how they are meeting the needs of their fifth grade students in the area of math. This is the focus of their SLO and they have monitored and adjusted their plan to differentiate instruction for their students based on data. Click here to view supporting documents.
Please comment on other ways you are matching instruction to student needs.
Remember it is impossible to personalize all instruction. Start small and monitor and adjust. Please connect with the 5th grade team if you would like to observe their math block or please invite Mary Beth Elliot to a team meeting to discuss ways you can personalize or differentiate instruction.
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