Description
Differentiation in the classroom might be a little bit like riding a bike — you never forget how to do it, but you can also always learn a new trick or two! In this course, Diane Heacox, Ed.D., unpacks two important strategies: tiered assignments and flexible instructional grouping. If you are not using these two strategies correctly, you may not even be using differentiation.
In this 1-hour course, you will learn:
- The principles of tiered assignments and flexible grouping
- How to design tiered assignments
- How to determine student readiness
- Other methods of tiered assignments
Presenter Bio
Dr. Diane Heacox is an award winning author, national and international consultant and professional development trainer focusing on strategies to increase learning success for all students. She is Professor Emerita at St. Catherine University in St. Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Heacox has taught at both elementary and secondary school levels and has served as a gifted education teacher and administrator, as well as an instructional specialist in public education. Dr. Heacox is also the author of four books. Dr. Heacox serves on the Board of Directors of the Minnesota Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development (MN ASCD) and the Minnesota Department of Education’s Gifted Education Advisory Board. She is the past chair for the Middle Level Network and the Education committee for the National Association for Gifted Children and the current facilitator of the Higher Education Division for international ASCD. Dr. Heacox was recognized by the Minnesota Educators of Gifted and Talented as a Friend of the Gifted. She is also in the University of St. Thomas Educators Hall of Fame for contributions to the field of education.
Hannah – DAYTON CITY (verified owner) –
It really made me think about how I am perceiving my grouping and my approach to gifted students
Ana Lorelly – SAN BENITO CISD (verified owner) –
This training is very applicable. I am excited to apply these strategies in my classroom and have differentiated activities that will help all of my students move forward.
Rolland – HERTFORD COUNTY SCHOOLS (verified owner) –
This course was informative.
Richard – ANTHONY ISD (verified owner) –
very informative, presented new ideas which can be used in my classroom
Lazaro – LOS FRESNOS CISD (verified owner) –
I enjoyed learning about the different strategies that I can use in my classroom.
Michelle – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Great examples and resources provided.
Traci – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Good
Alfredo – SOUTH TEXAS ISD (verified owner) –
Training Wes informative.
Rosa – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
This course was very informative and actually gave me ideas.
Amanda – SOUTH TEXAS ISD (verified owner) –
Would have liked to see some more secondary, science specific examples, but overall it was good.