<P> Differentiated instruction , according to Carol Ann Tomlinson ( as cited by Ellis , Gable , Greg , & Rock , 2008 , p. 32 ) , is the process of `` ensuring that what a student learns , how he or she learns it , and how the student demonstrates what he or she has learned is a match for that student 's readiness level , interests , and preferred mode of learning . '' Teachers can differentiate in four ways : 1 ) through content , 2 ) process , 3 ) product , and 4 ) learning environment based on the individual learner . Differentiation stems from beliefs about differences among learners , how they learn , learning preferences , and individual interests ( Algozzine & Anderson , 2007 ) . Therefore , differentiation is an organized , yet flexible way of proactively adjusting teaching and learning methods to accommodate each child 's learning needs and preferences to achieve maximum growth as a learner . To understand how our students learn and what they know , pre-assessment and ongoing assessment are essential . This provides feedback for both teacher and student , with the ultimate goal of improving student learning . Delivery of instruction in the past often followed a `` one size fits all '' approach . In contrast , differentiation is individual student centred , with a focus on appropriate instructional and assessment tools that are fair , flexible , challenging , and engage students in the curriculum in meaningful ways . </P>
<P> Differentiated instruction , according to Carol Ann Tomlinson ( as cited by Ellis , Gable , Greg , & Rock , 2008 , p. 32 ) , is the process of `` ensuring that what a student learns , how he or she learns it , and how the student demonstrates what he or she has learned is a match for that student 's readiness level , interests , and preferred mode of learning . '' Teachers can differentiate in four ways : 1 ) through content , 2 ) process , 3 ) product , and 4 ) learning environment based on the individual learner . Differentiation stems from beliefs about differences among learners , how they learn , learning preferences , and individual interests ( Algozzine & Anderson , 2007 ) . Therefore , differentiation is an organized , yet flexible way of proactively adjusting teaching and learning methods to accommodate each child 's learning needs and preferences to achieve maximum growth as a learner . To understand how our students learn and what they know , pre-assessment and ongoing assessment are essential . This provides feedback for both teacher and student , with the ultimate goal of improving student learning . Delivery of instruction in the past often followed a `` one size fits all '' approach . In contrast , differentiation is individual student centred , with a focus on appropriate instructional and assessment tools that are fair , flexible , challenging , and engage students in the curriculum in meaningful ways . </P>
4 elements of instruction that can be manipulated in di
4 elements of instruction that can be manipulated in di
content process product learning environment
content process product learning environment