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Three-Dimensional Differentiation: Ready, Set, Grow!

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ASCD Annual Content

Recorded Session

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Session description

Educators often envision differentiation as a toolbox of instructional strategies which, while useful, is also kind of flat–a one-dimensional view of its power and possibilities. Explore three-dimensional differentiation. Watch your thinking about differentiation expand. See your outreach in addressing the needs of your diverse learners multiply.

Outline

Content:
1) Need to understand differentiation beyond a set of instructional strategies
2) Overview of "3-dimensional Differentiation"
3)Foreground differentiation & examples
4) Background differentiation & examples
5) Underground differentiation & examples
6)Examples of the 3 dimensions working together (vs. a one-dimensional view

Time:
Will vary by component, but on average about 7 minutes including audience participation

Process:
Peer-to-Peer interaction (approach will depend on size of audience)
Polls
Q & A between participants and presenter

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Supporting research

Much of John Hattie's 2 major research syntheses (Visible Learning and Visible Learning: The Sequel) address and support the ideas presented here--including on differentiation in general and the specifics of differentiation referenced in the 3 dimensions of the model.

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Presenters

Dr. Carol Tomlinson

Faculty Emeritus-- Education

University of Virginia

Session specifications

Topic:

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Cultural Competency

TLP:

Yes

Grade level:

PK-12

Audience:

School Level Leadership, Teacher Development, Teacher

Attendee devices:

Devices useful

Attendee device specification:

Smartphone: iOS
Laptop: PC
Tablet: iOS

Subject area:

Elementary/Multiple Subjects, Other: Please specify

TLPs:

Cultivate Belonging, Ignite Agency