Differentiation Strategies
How to Meet the Instructional Needs of Each Student in Your Classroom
Course #: EDCU 9095
Credit: 3 semester hours of Graduate credit from UMass Global
Cost: $400
Course Description
Each student enters the classroom a unique leaner with their own levels of knowledge, skills, learning interests, learning preferences and abilities. For the teacher to maximize the learning potential of every student, they must understand the concept of differentiated instruction and possess an understanding of the strategies that match a student’s needs. In this class, participants will learn how a 5 Step process to match their instructional strategies to the needs of each student in their classroom. This process includes assessment of student needs, identification of most appropriate strategy to meet those needs, implementation of that strategy, evaluation of the effectiveness of the strategy and finally refinement of that strategy if needed.
Specifics
This course consists of 4 modules. Each module has a Powerpoint presentation that you will watch and then complete the accompanying worksheets.
You can choose to have each module sent to you as you complete it, or we can send you all of the modules at the same time.
You will have up to 6 months to complete the class. Credit for the class can’t be granted sooner than one month after registering even if you complete all the modules before that time.
Once you have completed the class, you will receive an email from the University of Massachusetts Global with your student account. It will have a login and password for you to be able to access your grades and request a transcript.
If you have any questions or concerns as you view the PowerPoints and complete the written work, please contact Emily LoVerde Berchier at:
Email: loverdegrouponline@gmail.com
Phone: (503) 333-9609