Differentiating Mathematics Instruction

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Differentiating Mathematics Instruction

• Session 6
• An Inclusive Classroom

Adapted from Dr. Marian Smalls presentation
August, 2008
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Goals for Session 6

• Explore aspects of an inclusive climate
• Observe a lesson with an inclusive lens
• Reflect on the learning in the six sessions

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Your questions

• What questions or concerns do you have?

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What does an inclusive climate look like?

• Teacher is

• Students are

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What does an inclusive classroom look like?

• Use the inclusive climate elements list to
  identify which of the elements can be observed in
  this one lesson.
• Share your observations with a partner.
• Discuss what you did not see.

What observations did you make about the
classroom climate?
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Inside/Outside Circle

• Reflections on the six sessions
• My highlight was (Outside, Inside)
• I will try (Inside, Outside)
• My students will (Outside, Inside)

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Reflection

• Think about your four students again.
• Do you feel more ready to meet their needs?
• Consider how you will continue to learn how to
  differentiate mathematics instruction.