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Spring 2019 TLC: Access and Participation in the Thinking Classroom - Activity 2 Resources

Course leader:
SEED Team

Teacher Quality Standards

  • QS II: Teachers establish a safe, inclusive and respectful learning environment for a diverse population of students.
    • Element C: Teachers engage students as individuals, including those with diverse needs and interests, across a range of ability levels by adapting their teaching for the benefit of all students.

Guiding Question: How can I support all students as they acquire new knowledge and skills in my classroom?

In this activity we will explore strategies that support students in their learning, specifically as they engage in acquisition of new knowledge and skills.

 

Resources

3 Ways To Differentiate In Project-Based Learning

This brief blog post from Teach Thought provides a framework for differentiation in project-based learning and considers two types of differentiation: intuitive and intentional. Although written with PBL in mind, the ideas presented in this article could be applied to many other instructional models. 

The Zone of Proximal Development and Scaffolding

This article provides background knowledge of the zone of proximal development and scaffolding.

Just In Time Support

In this article, Suzy Pepper Rollins discusses the value of planning for scaffolding for classroom instruction. 

6 Scaffolding Strategies to Use With Your Students

This brief blog post has some practical strategies for scaffolding learning for students.

Helpful Structures and Strategies for the Differentiated Class

This chapter from the book Differentiation: From Planning to Practice, Grades 6–12, Rick Wormeli details various structures and strategies helpful for differentiation.