IBEC_Assessment and Evaluation_M7_Differentiation

Think about a previous lesson plan or unit plan which includes an assessment task (it could be something you have previously used, used in your practicum, have planned but not yet taught, etc.).  

Think about how you could adapt the task to address four areas of differentiation: affirm identity/build self-esteem, value prior knowledge, scaffold learning, extend learning.

After considering how you would address these areas of differentiation, write a brief post in response to these two questions:

1) What is one new idea you have now about differentiating for assessment?

2) What is a question you still wonder about?

Discussion board post is due Sunday, July 20th. Please read other discussion board posts and feel free to respond.

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 1) This course has done a lot for me as an educator, I found that in my practice I am more likely to catch moments that would be much more valuable for students wherein had I been using differentiation related to the observable learning skills. Utilizing student strengths to develop grit and foster process in learning is important. The aspects of my classroom management that could be improved upon, are more my endorsement in the use of Language 1 as a vehicle of information delivery. Not only should I encourage its use, but foster it with additional areas for recording L1 on worksheets in order to support growth in L2.

2) As an Advocate for ELL, I wonder about how to approach my next step to get more effective communications taking place in working with parents (and in what ways) that are newcomers or have children that are currently enrolled and recognized as ELL/ELD. I want to be a teacher that offers support and expertise in areas that can help their children succeed in the education system, especially in one that offers as much opportunity as the IB, rather than get left behind or struggling because of choice they didn't really get a say in. Learning any language is difficult, but learning a new language and culture, that is tough, who will anchor these students in a stable learning environment outside of school instructional time as the IBDP does have a high demand for student performance?

Feedback:

Dear Carm,

 

Thank you for your contribution. You addressed both questions correctly. Regarding your question, this is a topic close to my heart.  Actually, the title of my doctoral dissertation was: THE PROVISION OF LANGUAGE COURSES IN THE INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE DIPLOMA PROGRAM: MEETING THE LANGUAGE NEEDS OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS WHO MIGHT NOT HAVE A NATIVE OR FIRST LANGUAGE.

I look forward to reading what your peers suggest.

Best regards,