IMPLEMENTING DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTION

HAYDEE B. ROQUE

The learners that we cater do have diverse learning needs and expectations. With their varied interests and abilities, implementing differentiated instruction is an effective approach that would address these needs. Whenever we conduct differentiated instruction, we consider the individual learning styles, interests, and abilities of our learners so that the activities that we provide them would be suited to their level and needs.

For us to implement differentiated instruction, we must first have a deep understanding of the strengths, weaknesses, interests, needs and expectations of our learners. One means of doing this is having to diagnose where they are as well as their preferences. Having data of their specific profiles, we would know what type of instruction or strategy we could provide to our learners with diverse expectations.

Also, we must consider providing flexible learning opportunities for our learners which is a significant aspect in implementing differentiated instruction. We must be creative in providing a variety of instructional modalities, such as visual aids, hands-on activities, group projects, and technology-enhanced learning, so that learners would be more engaged in such a way that are align with their learning preferences.

Furthermore, differentiated instruction empowers learners to identify who they are and what they want to do .Let us say for example, if we provide them to incorporate an activity according to how they want to do it, then definitely, learners would find it enjoying and interesting because they have the options of what they prefer to do.

It might be a bit challenging but by creating opportunities for diverse learners, we promote a supportive learning community where all learners belong.

-oOoThe author is Teacher II at Talba Elementary School