CMSCE 2007-2008 Workshops
The Center for Mathematics, Science and Computer Education

Title: Differentiating Instruction in your Classroom
Course ID #: 101107

Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Date: Thursday, October 11, 2007
Location: CMSCE lab
Cost: $195
Presenter(s): Lisa Thumann
Audience: Grade K-12 Teachers, Administrators, Supervisors, Technology Specialists, Special Ed Teachers

Description:
This workshop is designed to enhance participants' understanding of how to better meet the needs of different learners. Participants will examine the characteristics of a differentiated classroom, learn how to frame instruction around concepts and essential understandings, and identify techniques for differentiating content, process, and product. Participant teachers will also explore how to differentiate on the basis of students' readiness, interest, and learning profile. Participants will reflect on their beliefs and practices relative to differentiation, read and analyze examples of differentiated learning activities, and design a differentiated activity.

Objectives:
  • Learn techniques for differentiating instruction based on individual learning styles.
  • Review activities that interest students and motivate them to learn, remember, and apply
  • Make learning more exciting and fun!

    • Benefits:
  • 5 professional development hours
  • Free eBoard for one year (www.eBoard.com)
  • An opportunity to meet and share ideas with educators from other districts
  • Handout with ready-to-use activities

    • Click here to REGISTER FOR THIS WORKSHOP!