Differentiation by Design

2 PD hours

Multilevel classes are a reality of just about every adult education and English language program, and should not be considered a deterrent to providing rigorous instruction for all students. In this session, we explore a systematic approach to differentiating instruction in both online and in-person environments to provide an optimal learning environment for everyone. You will see how to vary content, instructional processes, and products or assessments of learning outcomes to assure success for learners with varying backgrounds, levels, and needs. You will explore ways to help all learners access the complex texts and rigorous activities in your classes.  We provide examples for English learners at beginning through advanced levels, as well as for those whose first language is English. Discussions will include participants’ application of this approach to their settings.

Upon completion of this professional development activity/course, you will be able to:

• Identify the characteristics of a multilevel class beyond proficiency levels
• Identify ways to differentiate the content, instructional processes, and products by design as part of the planning process
• Apply a process of differentiating content, instructional processes, and products by design with instructional tasks from your own setting

ESOL/ELA  PD Team Collaboration
IPQs Addressed: 2,4,5
Online Facilitated
This course is currently available for program-based PD tailored to your specific needs. Please get in touch with Dori McCormack at dmccormack@edc.org for more information.