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EDS 8845 Theory and Practice of Differentiated Instruction

This course focuses on the theories, principles, and practices, which lead candidates to an understanding of ways to create strong and relevant curriculum as well as ways to deliver instruction in flexible ways intended to meet the needs of all learners. Candidates will explore the principles of Understanding by Design (UbD) and Differentiated Instruction (DI) and the application of these principles to the development of fully differentiated lessons.

Credits

3

Student Learning Outcomes

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION OUTCOMES (See School of Education Syllabus A – IV)

COURSE OUTCOMES (CO): This course correlates to SPCLO 14 and 18

Upon successful completion of this course, the candidate will be able to:

  • Identify, evaluate, and apply a range of instructional strategies designed to support differentiated instruction of lesson content, processes, and/or products based on the readiness, interests, and/or learning profiles of diverse students in public school classrooms. (SPCLO: 11, 13, 14, 17) [InTASC Standards 2, 5, 7, & 8]
  • Identify, explain, and evaluate classroom management strategies and procedures which increase student success in a differentiated instruction learning environment. (SPCLO: 12, 16, 17,) [InTASC Standard 3]
  • Understand and apply the effective use of assessment to support student learning. (SPCLO: 11, 12, 17, 20) [InTASC Standard 6]
  • Create a unit of curriculum that demonstrates understanding and application of core principles of UbD and DI. (SPCLO: 11, 13, 14, 15, 17, 20) [InTASC Standards 2, 5, 6, 7, & 8]
  • Create a professional development presentation in which relevant principles of DI and UbD are effectively communicated to an audience. Candidates will assess local need, synthesize ideas from research, and incorporate these ideas into a high-quality presentation that reflects a depth of scholarly understanding. (SPCLO: 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19) [InTASC Standard 2, 6, 7, & 8]

Additionally, this course addresses strategies and ideas related to the Georgia Department of Education TKES Performance Standards 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, & 10.