There are some great ideas for differentiating in the
classroom that you can find in multiple places. I watched a few different
morning meeting examples on youtube to see what they were all about. I have
come to the conclusion that I really want to implement them into my classroom
when I become a teacher. Doing morning meetings with your class allows you to
communicate all of the announcements and important things that will happen that
day to your class. It brings the students together as teammates and makes the
classroom feel like a safe environment. It also makes the morning more fun!
The 9 hallmarks are also a great way to make sure you are actually differentiating in the classroom.
-There is a strong link between assessment and instruction
-There should be absolute clarity about what the teacher wants the students to know, understand, and be able to do
-There should be shared responsibility for the classroom between the teacher and students. It should work for everyone.
-Individual growth should be emphasized as central to classroom success.
- a way up is usually through multiple and varied pathways
-There should be respectful and engaging work for all students
- proactive thinking and planning for different pathways
-There should be flexible grouping in the classroom
-There should be flexible use of time, space, and materials.
Your posting would be extra-engaging if you would post links to some of the youtube clips you watched, and include your opinions or questions about specific elements of them. Keep your postings upbeat and different from brief reports. 4 pts.
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