On May 19th, Dr. Eric Carbaugh held a webinar on differentiated instruction. Throughout the hour long webinar, Dr. Carbaugh showcased a variety of strategies, techniques and approaches, all of which allow educators to integrate differentiated instruction seamlessly into their practice. One of the most memorable quotes from Dr. Carbaugh’s webinar centered around differentiated instruction as way to reach all students, not simply targeting learners with special needs. Dr. Carbaugh stated that “Instead of teaching to the ‘hypothetical average’ within the class, focus designing your classroom around the edges”. In order to accomplish this educators must first recognize that all students are different, and then respond to these differences in a thoughtful way. Participating in Dr. Carbaugh’s webinar was a treat, as it allowed me to reflect on my own instruction and how differentiation needs to be a crucial part of it.
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