Differentiation and Scaffolding in education are helpful when ensuring students are set up to be successful! Learn how to incorporate scaffolding into your classroom.
Storyboard-Text
Differentiated Instruction
MODIFIED CONTENT
Scaffolding
• Varied material suited for student’s reading level • Less complex content - meets the student where they are at
MODIFIED PROCESS
Long-term or lengthy assignments are broken down by the teacher into smaller, less complex cognitive tasks.
Compare and Contrast
• Allow students to work in a way that suits their learning style • Developmentally appropriate tasks
Specific instruction is provided for the completion of each task, as well as a framework or tool for the student to use as a guide.
Analytical Essay
MODIFIED PRODUCT
Seasons
There are changes in the seasons because...
• Student demonstrates what they have learned in a way that best suits their ability and learning goals
MODIFIED LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
Tasks build off one another and increase in complexity.
Notes
• Classroom is altered to make the student more comfortable • Student receives instruction in a different setting
Each small task contributes to the final product if only by teaching students the way of thinking required to create the final product.