Differentiation in Middle and High School: Strategies to Engage All Learners

In this one-stop resource for middle and high school teachers, Kristina J. Doubet and Jessica A. Hockett explore how to use differentiated instruction to help students be more successful learners — regardless of background, native language, learning style, motivation, or school savvy. They explain how to* Create a healthy classroom community in which students' unique qualities and needs are as important as the ones they have in common.* Translate curriculum into manageable and meaningful learning goals that are fit to be differentiated.* Use pre-assessment and formative assessment to uncover students' learning needs and tailor tasks accordingly.* Present students with avenues to take in, process, and produce knowledge that appeal to their varied interests and learning profiles.* Navigate roadblocks to implementing differentiation.Each chapter provides a plethora of practical tools, templates, and strategies for a variety of subject areas developed by and for real teachers. Whether yo