| Hand-In-Hand |
The Hallmarks of a Differentiated Classroom are all individually important, so lets examine them one at a time!
#1- A Strong Link Between Assessment and Instruction:
Assessment and instruction are inseparably connected.
(They go hand-in-hand!)
The teacher continually assess student knowledge, understanding, and skill in both formal and informal ways, making ongoing adjustments to instructional plans to ensure progression toward individual and group goals.
This means there is a need for constant assessment, which in turn, means instruction should also be looked at a second time to make sure it in line with the assessment being done. If you keep the two connected, you'll be sure to meet your goals and have a cohesive lesson that is inseparable!
I think this is important because if you create a strong link between the two, your students are continually on the receiving end of something that is in their best interest. I feel that teachers who offer continual attention to details such as assessment, have the ability to plan a lesson that is rich in learning and guidance. Like I said, hand-in-hand!
This is good for this hallmark, but at this point, you might want to spend your time thinking about them all together, and in the context of the chapters. What we did in class was to help you understand each of the hallmarks... put them together and reflect on how they help you understand what differentiation is, and how to actually DO it. 4 pts.
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