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From Text Maps to Memory Caps
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100 More Ways to Differentiate Instruction in K–12 Inclusive Classrooms
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Organization
- Talk-o-Meters
- Lit Bins
- Month-at-a-Glance Calendar
- Clipboard Corral
- Personalized Learning Agenda
- Protocol Book
Communication & Participation
- Tap Light Indicator.
- Tablet Prop.
- Speech Bubble.
- Handheld Directions.
- “Your Turn” Sharing Stick.
- Graffiti Table.
- Magnetic Poetry.
- Dialogue Journals.
- Reading Phones.
- Quick Quip Keychains.
- Communication Kits.
- Rotating Reader.
Behavior & Motivation
- Goal-Setting Cards.
- Check-In Tents.
- Timers.
- Purposeful Puzzles.
- Mantra Reminders.
- Classifieds.
- Special Interest Swag.
- Break Slips.
- Scratch-Off Lottery Cards.
Mathematics
- Foldables
- Interactive Bulletin Boards
- Numbers Alive
- Graph Guides
- Sticky Sticks
- Cardboard Dominoes
- Recycled Keyboard
- Wipe-Off Flashcards
- Checkerboard Review
- Student-to-Student Tutorials
Study & Review
- Customized Bingo Boards
- Review Tower
- Fortune Tellers
- Hang-Ups
- “Can You Guess?” Game
- More-Than-Math Hopscotch
- Memory Caps
- Trading Cards
About the Authors
Paula Kluth, Ph.D. is a former special educator who has served as a general education co-teacher, inclusion facilitator, and instructional coach. Her professional interests include differentiating instruction, active learning, and inclusive schooling. Dr. Kluth is the author or co-author of eleven books including:
- “You’re Going to Love This Kid!”: Teaching Students with Autism in Inclusive Classrooms
- “A Land We Can Share”: Teaching Literacy to Students with Autism
- “Just Give Him the Whale”: 20 Ways to Use Fascinations, Areas of Expertise
Sheila Danaher, M.S.Ed., is a consultant for the Christopher L. & M. Susan Gust Foundation, which is dedicated to supporting all students by creating inclusive school communities. She is a former learning specialist and administrator in the Chicago Public Schools, focusing on supporting students with autism and differentiating instruction for all students.
Teacher Report Cards
! Report Card for the Teacher
| Question | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
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| Have I made you more interested in math this year? | |||||
| Are my lessons appropriately varied? | |||||
| Am I a prepared/organized teacher? | |||||
| Has technology use in this class helped you learn more effectively? | |||||
| Did the use of co-teaching in this class help your learning? | |||||
| Am I a fair teacher/grader? |
Materials
What were your favorite structures/games/activities? Pick three.
- Turn and talk
- All around the room
- Notebooking
Description
At its core, differentiation is about knowing your students and what works for each of them. Adding teacher report cards to your menu of assessments can enhance your understanding of your learners and see what teaching looks and feels like from the students' perspective. You can utilize a scale for items or multiple-choice items to identify themes and areas for improvement based on student feedback.
Assessment Example
In his algebra and geometry classes, a high school math teacher gave his students a mid-year report on the amount and quality of homework.
Reference
Education World, Quality Press, Milwaukee, WI.