Differentiated instruction is one of the teaching methods that allow teachers to assess the individual learn styles of each student and their stages of readiness before creating and implementing a lesson plan. This form of instruction will benefit both teachers and students as the method allows teacher to appreciate the unique style of learning in each student. Cathy Weselby suggests that differentiated instruction provides teachers with the most effective method of creating and designing classroom instructions that will maximize on the abilities of each student (Weselby 1). The method of instruction can also help students who are disabled or who are slow in learning to become more inclined to learn. Additionally, differentiating instructions allow teachers to teach similar content to each student by using different instructional methods. Teachers differentiate instructions based on the ability and the needs of each student. For example students who respond slowly to instructions can receive instructions through dancing and song so that they can associate the entertainment aspect of learning with the educational aspect.
The essential elements of differential instructions designing lessons that focus on the learning styles of each student; assessing the leaning abilities of the students using different types of formative instructions; group students according to their different interest and also on the types of instructions for the activity; continuous assessment so that lessons can be adjusted to meet the needs of the students; and managing the physical structure of the classroom in order to maintain a supportive and safe environment.
References
What is Differentiated Instruction? Examples of How to Differentiate Instruction in the
Classroom, Posted October 1, 2014 by Cathy Weselby in Teaching Strategies, Updated January 6, 2016, Web 16 Mar 2016 <http://education.cu-portland.edu/blog/teaching-strategies/examples-of-differentiated-instruction/>
