Difference Between Strengths And Weaknesses

Current Differentiation Strengths Differentiation is a critical component to the classroom because it ensures that the majority of student needs are being met. By differentiating instruction, teachers are recognizing the diversity of the students that they teach. After completing the survey, I was able to pinpoint specific areas of my instruction that support differentiation. One of the best instructional strategies that I use in all of my classes is, “I often offer students choices in how to complete assignments.” When it comes to my math class, I try to teach students two to three different methods to solving the problem. They get time to practice each method when we do example problems, then they choose which one they would like to use. For

When it comes to the content that students are learning and when they are learning it, I give them little flexibility. I have a very hard time relinquishing control of my planning. I find that I have a preconceived idea of what the classroom should look and sound like. The thought of giving up any control over my planning and implementation of the content spirals into a fear of losing control of classroom order. In my last course, Classroom Management, I tried an inquiry lesson with my students, which was successful. Still, even with this success I get nervous about giving students more control. The last instructional change that I have is I need to give my students more opportunities to peer teach. My classes do a lot of collaborative work, but I do not think that I am giving them a reason to explain “why” or “how” something works. When I do allow peer-teaching, I am selecting the same two students each time. I really would like to work on making sure I use the assessment component to choose a variety of students who understand the concept.

Goals Towards Meeting Differentiated