IN MY OPINION

ANDREA B. LAZATIN

In the classroom, there was discussion on differentiated instruction against the unified teaching style. These arguments led researchers to independently assess the potency of each argument. I will now present my case, after many others have already done so. If I had to choose, I would contend that providing differentiated instruction is the better option. It is said that since every individual is different, every student needs individualized instruction. It is our responsibility as educators to have the capacity to match students' learning requirements to their abilities and competencies. If teaching were as simple as choosing the most effective way to teach each subject, then education would be seen more as a science. However, there is no one ideal way to teach everything, which is why education is a creative endeavor. We have always understood that while the material may be the same, each learner is different and that no two individuals have the same learning style. Instructional and assessment procedures can and should be separate in order to ensure that learning takes place. In this case, differentiated education and assessment are helpful. Teachers need to offer a variety of entrance points in order to accommodate students' diverse needs, abilities, and starting positions. As a result, differentiated assessment becomes essential since students need different chances to demonstrate their knowledge in line with what they are being taught. Offering pupils options on how to learn and present what they have learned is known as differentiated education. It's a strategy the instructor uses to recognize and address the various requirements of the students. Teachers can frequently alter the process, the content, and the final output to improve the teaching or learning environment. Teachers must provide differentiated instruction in the classroom because every child is unique. Each person possesses a unique set of interests, learning preferences, and prior knowledge. Even though it takes a lot of time, our students benefit much from it. According to Roger Taylor, instruction ought to "guide on two side rather than the sage on due stage."

-oOoTHE AUTHOR IS TEACHER I AT SAN PABLO ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS SANTA ANA DISTRICT