Learning Community for Learners
Independent Learning
Differentiated instruction means learning to use different strategies and ways to be a successful and independent learner. It also means having time to practise strategies to produce quality work. Students use and choose their strengths and/or "smarts" (multiple intelligences) to find the best ways to learn and to share and celebrate what they have learned.
Successful learners differentiate in many different ways. You can
- learn to set realistic learning goals
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(1.20 MB)
- help to make action plans with the
teacher and parent(s) to meet learning goals
- think about what you already know
- watch and talk with others to
learn about new ideas
(534 KB)
- ask lots of thinking questions
(1.20 MB)
- explore ideas and thinking with different
materials
(748 KB)
- choose reading and learning resources to connect with English language arts, mathematics, physical education/health education, science, social studies, and information and communication technologies
- practise strategies with classmates
to improve learning
(710 KB)
- plan performances or projects (such
as plays, TV shows, art pieces, demonstrations,
dances, games, slide shows, brochures,
posters, and so on) with classmates and alone
to show new learning and thinking
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(1.91 MB)
- collect work samples or evidence
of learning for a portfolio
- share your portfolio and celebrate
learning with classmates, the teacher,
and parent(s)
(427 KB)
- self-assess and reflect upon
learning to change or set new learning
goals
Have fun learning!
