Differentiated Instructional Strategies in Practice

Critical Thinking Questions

After reading Chapters II-5 through II-8 of Differentiated Instructional Strategies in Practice, you will answer the following reflective questions that will require you to think and respond critically. In a two- to five-page paper, address the following questions using specific examples from your professional experience and cite the textbook or other scholarly resources.

What is a successful lesson framework composed of? How would this framework vary between two different content areas?

Why is it important to consider the background of the students and possible assessments used when designing a lesson? How does this lead to student achievement?

Reflect on the strategies you have learned thus far for differentiated instruction. Choose three of these strategies. Compare/contrast each strategy, noting the differences and similarities in student achievement. Could any of these strategies be combined and, if so, how will this impact student achievement.