Chapter 1

This chapter discussed the concepts and merits of Differentiated instruction. Some examples of this are extended deadlines for homework, group work, and extra credit. Differentiated Instruction does not make learning easier for students; instead it provides a challenge for them. Its not about the performance as making sure the students understand the material. If you're teaching and no ones getting it, maybe its time you found a new method. Teachers should be open to the concept that perhaps some student learn differently, and if they really keep their best interests in mind, then they will adapt to reach them as well. Differentiated Instruction provides students with an equal education, even if it means spending more time with one or two students to make sure that they understand the material as well as the rest of the class.


We connected to the reading because we could relate to it through our own school experiences. Most of our teachers had used differentiated instruction. They really worked hard to help us understand the material. This is something we know we will do. We can use Differentiated Instruction to make sure all our students understand what they are learning in class. You aren't enabling some students more than others. Each student is given an equal chance to learn. Whats the point of testing them if you know you didn't get the information across to them? We could also relate this to real life and how it is differentiated; people control many aspects of their lives and use that control to adjust their reality so they are capable of handling it. The first chapter overall has been inspiring, and we found we could relate to it more so than the other books.