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The role of assessment in differentiation

Article Abstract:

The bi-directional relationship between differentiation and assessment is explored with respect to decision-making. Assessment is vital to the success of a differentiated classroom and the educators seeking to create a differentiated classroom community should start with carefully constructed, purposely executed assessments, and should use the resulting information to inform the instructional sequence, so that all learners have the support and opportunities needed for success.

Decision-making, Decision making, Analysis, Students, Teachers, Student evaluation

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Challenges and possibilities for serving gifted learners in the regular classroom

Article Abstract:

The major obstacles that impede educators in differentiating for gifted learners in the regular classroom are discussed. Important general considerations for facilitating the use of differentiation in classrooms, including the use of diagnostic -perspective learning modulating teaching and learning expectations and flexibility of curriculum and teacher beliefs surrounding student learning are discussed.

Methods, Student teaching

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Cultural diversity, motivation, and differentiation

Article Abstract:

A theory and a set of practices that can help educators develop a clear and cohesive focus on intrinsically motivating instruction for all students are suggested. Motivation relates to student learning within culturally diverse classrooms and hence some examples are provided for developing classrooms that are motivating for diverse learners.

Evaluation, Education, Multiculturalism, Motivation in education, Student motivation

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