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Tomlinson, Carol A.

The differentiated classroom : responding to the needs of all learners / Carol Ann Tomlinson.

2nd edition.

Alexandria, VA : ASCD, [2014]

x, 197 pages ; 25 cm

"Since 1999, the movement to differentiate instruction to the needs, interests, and abilities of individual students has been guided by this monumental work written by Carol Ann Tomlinson, the leading authority in the field. This new edition updates the original book's timeless advice with Tomlinson's fresh insights drawn from years of supporting differentiation in various grade levels, all subjects, and all types of schools: Learn how to apply the principles of differentiation in schools driven by testing, standards, and accountability -- Explore teaching strategies that make it easier to provide multiple learning paths for today's ever more diverse students, including English language learners -- Expand your instructional toolbox with differentiated strategies that include innovative technology."--Publisher's website.

Individualized instruction.

Cognitive styles in children.

Mixed ability grouping in education.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 190-193) and index.

Preface to the second edition -- 1. What is a differentiated classroom? -- 2. The underpinnings of differentiation -- 3. Rethinking how we do school - and for whom -- 4. Learning environments that support differentiated instruction -- 5. Good curriculum as a basis for differentiation -- 6. Teachers at work building differentiated classrooms -- 7. Instructional strategies that support differentiation -- 8. More instructional strategies to support differentiation -- 9. How do teachers make it all work? -- 10. Education leaders as catalysts for differentiated classrooms -- A final thought -- Appendix: Tools to guide planning for differentiated instruction.

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9781416618607 (pbk. : alk. paper)

1416618600 (pbk. : alk. paper)

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