
Student-Driven Differentiation
8 Steps to Harmonize Learning in the Classroom
By: Lisa D. Westman
Paperback | 1 January 1900 | Edition Number 1
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- Identify the criteria for positive teacher-student relationships
- Examine four areas for differentiated learning '" content, process, product, environment
- Describe the process of planning and implementing student-driven differentiation
- Motivate and support you in your student-driven differentiation journey
- Provide unique examples and engaging vignettes throughout, including a fun project inspired by Shark Tank!
Industry Reviews
A Step-by-Step Guide to Differentiation - all educators need to read this book. It presents a clear and careful blueprint for an insightful and practical foundation in differentiation. When it comes to differentiation, educators have been looking for a practical book: now we have it. -- Dr. Lyne N. Ssebikindu, Principal
"This fascinating book presents differentiation in a way that demystifies the strategy so that teachers can unlock thinking and promote rigorous instruction." -- Marian White-Hood, Head of School
"To say I have been waiting for this book by Lisa Westman with great anticipation would be an understatement. She was a frequent and very popular guest blogger for my Finding Common Ground blog. Westman has hit it out of the park with her new book, much like she did with each and every guest blog. She has a deeply engaging writing style that offers practical steps on how to differentiate using her deep knowledge on the topic. She literally differentiated this book in a variety of ways to help us deepen our understanding. Not only is this a must-read, it is a book that will be relevant for a very long time."
-- Peter DeWitt, Ed.D., Author/Consultant"Lisa Westman hits a homerun with this practical, powerful, purposeful, and plentiful book about learning, teaching, and excellence for ALL students. With vignettes and examples from the field, blended with Lisa's courageous and proven success as a teacher leader, all who read this book will be able to implement student focused strategies. This is a book all teachers and educational leaders need to read and share." -- Michael Lubelfeld, Ed.D. - Author, Adjunct Professor
"This book by Lisa Westman in a must-read for educators everywhere. She delivers a new look at how differentiation must work in our classrooms, with an emphasis on the concept of "student-driven differentiation," in which the focus is always on student learning, student growth, and investing students in their own learning and their own learning needs. This book is extremely well written and provides practical tips for teachers hoping to transform learning in their classrooms to ensure that all students learn at high levels. The tools and resources in this book--combined with Westman's expert insights--provide a roadmap for readers to better meet the needs of all students in our schools. Student-Driven Differentiation: 8 Steps to Harmonize Learning in the Classroom is a game changer for educators--and the students they serve!" -- Dr. Jeffrey Zoul, Instructional and Leadership Coach, Speaker, Author
"Westman shows the importance of focusing on the learner and moving backward from there. She does this eloquently through supporting the educator with practical ideas that goes beyond engaging students, but empowers them in their learning. Empowering learners should be the norm in education, and Westman helps educators move toward that standard."
-- George Couros, Leadership Consultant"Lisa Westman presents a seamless alignment of differentiation strategies with approaches designed to empower students. She expertly weaves research, anecdotes, and personal stories with pragmatic and helpful how to's. Her specific examples and valuable charts and tables provide concrete visual tools to support the powerful professional growth opportunities she offers. I recommend this insightful, well-written book for teachers, teacher-leaders, instructional coaches, curriculum supervisors, and administrators." -- Debbie Silver, Ed.D.
"I think this book would be a great supplemental resource for teacher candidates tackling the edTPA. Teacher candidates struggle in completing the edTPA and the stress, anxiety, and worry each semester is burdensome. I think this book practically explains differentiation and using assessments to guide future instruction (a key part of the edTPA)."
-- Natalie Young, Ed. D.Acknowledgements
About the Author
Preface
Why Did I Write This Book?
What Is Student-Driven Differentiation?
Student-Driven Leadership: A Crucial Component to Student-Driven Differentiation
How to Read This Book
Part I: Foundation
Chapter 1: Relationships come first
What are the criteria for positive teacher/student relationships?
How do you build respectful relationships?
Discussion Questions
Chapter 2: Differentiation Is What Happens When Teachers Focus on Student Growth
Lesson 1: Differentiation is not a goal, it is a result
Lesson 2: The terms Î"£data'©'?'
Lesson 3: It is easy to see different, it is not easy to see differentiation
Lesson 4: Differentiation May Never Seem Easy
Lesson 5: There Will Always Be Challenges and a Way to Overcome Them
Discussion Questions
Chapter 3: Four Areas to Differentiate
Content-What is to be learned
Process-How Students Acquire Knowledge
Product Î"´ How Students Demonstrate Learning
Learning Environment Î"´ Where and With Whom Students Learn
Learning Environment-where and with whom students learn
Discussion Questions
Part II: Implementation
Chapter 4: Planning Student-Driven Differentiation
Step 1: Define
Step 2: Hook
Step 3: Assess and analyze
Step 4: Group students strategically
Discussion Questions
Chapter 5: Include Student Voice
Step 5: Set A Goal
Step 6: Differentiate
Step 7: Monitor progress
Step 8: Assess Again
Discussion Questions
Chapter 6: Student-Driven Differentiation Through Experiential Learning
Student-Driven Differentiation Example #1: Shark Tank
Student-Driven Differentiation Example #2: Mock Trial
Student-Driven Differentiation Example #4: Mock ER
Discussion Questions
Chapter 8: The Role of Choice in Meeting Learning Intentions
Offer Choices That Fulfill Learning Needs
Example 1: Use Choice as Part of Curriculum Compacting
Example 2: Align Choice to Learning Intentions
Example 3: Incorporate Choice in Homework Assignments
Example 4: Choice to Give Students Ownership of Their Learning
Example 5: Use Choice to Allow Students to Work at Their Own Pace
Example 6: Use Choice to Promote Student Autonomy and Student Efficacy
Lack of Choice Can Inhibit Creativity
Discussion Questions
Chapter 9: Your Journey With Student Driven Differentiation
We Are Entrusted With Instilling the Desire to Learn
We Are Better Together: Collective Efficacy
Mastery Experience: Set Goals to Increase Efficacy
Vicarious Experiences: Observe Teachers in Action
Social Persuasion: Inspire Through Storytelling
Affective States: Support Fellow Educators Through Positive Communication
Now What? Summing It All Up
Discussion Questions
Afterword: Dr. Corey Tafoya
Glossary
References
ISBN: 9781506396576
ISBN-10: 1506396577
Series: Corwin Teaching Essentials
Published: 1st January 1900
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Number of Pages: 216
Audience: Professional and Scholarly
Publisher: SAGE Publications Inc
Country of Publication: US
Edition Number: 1
Dimensions (cm): 25.5 x 17 x 1
Weight (kg): 0.39
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