In your observation, take note of how instruction is differentiated to meet the needs of all students and how students respond. Take notes without using specific names or other identifying information.Use the following questions to interview your classroom teacher:What does differentiated instruction mean to you?Why should curriculum be modified to address the diverse needs of young learners?What is the difference between accommodations and modifications?What are some of the methods you use for differentiating instruction for students with special needs and special talents?What do you find most difficult about differentiating your instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners?How do you assess students that need differentiated instruction?Ask three additional questions of your own about differentiated instruction.In 750-1,000-words, include the following:Summary of the lesson observedHow instruction was differentiated to meet the needs of all students; andStudents' responses.Analysis of the lesson observedEffectiveness of the differentiated instruction; andHow to differentiate instruction for the children with special needs and talents.Summary of teacher interview responsesInclude all questions and responses.Analysis of teacher interview responsesWhat you have learned from the responses; andHow what you learned will affect your future classroom.

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