Differentiation VS Personalizing Learning K-12
Trainer: Engy Hammam
Duration: 6 Hours
Objectives
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
1. Define and distinguish between differentiation and personalized learning.
2. Analyze key principles, benefits, and challenges of both approaches.
3. Explore instructional strategies for differentiation and personalized learning.
4. Develop lesson plans incorporating both strategies effectively.
5. Evaluate student progress using assessment tools aligned with differentiated and personalized
instruction.
6. Create an implementation plan to integrate differentiation and personalized learning into their
teaching practice.
Outline
Module 1: Understanding the Concepts
• Icebreaker: Identifying teaching styles
• Definitions: Differentiation vs. Personalizing Learning
• Key Differences & Similarities
• Why Both Matter in K-12 Education
Module 2: The Frameworks & Models
• Differentiation: Tomlinson’s Model
• Personalized Learning: UDL (Universal Design for Learning) & Learner Profiles
• Case Studies & Examples
Module 3: Instructional Strategies
• Differentiation Strategies:
• Content, Process, Product, Learning Environment
• Personalized Learning Strategies:
• Student Choice, Self-Paced Learning, Goal-Setting
• Hands-on Activity: Applying Strategies to Real-Classroom Scenarios
Module 4: Assessment & Feedback
• Formative vs. Summative Assessments in Differentiation & Personalized Learning
• Using Data to Adjust Instruction
• Sample Assessment Tools & Implementation Checklist
Module 5: Lesson Planning & Implementation
• Workshop: Designing a Lesson Plan
• Peer Review & Feedback
• Creating an Action Plan for Classroom Implementation