Northern Alliance Learning, Teaching and Assessment Toolkit
Pace, Challenge and Differentiation
Pace of Learning
“the shorter the time interval between eliciting the evidence and using it to improve instruction, the bigger the likely impact on learning”
Dylan Williams
Challenge
“If there is no struggle, there is no progress.”
– Frederick Douglass
Why do we need to ensure pace, challenge and differentiation?
“Differentiation means tailoring instruction to meet individual needs. Whether teachers differentiate content, process, products, or the learning environment, the use of ongoing assessment and flexible grouping makes this a successful approach to instruction.”
Source: What Is Differentiated Instruction? | Reading Rockets
By Carol Ann Tomlinson
Pace, Challenge and Differentiation needs careful planning, implementation and review.
Work with your group to discuss which aspects of the overview would come :
Activity Option 1
What are your Top Ten Tips for pace, challenge and differentiation in the classroom?
Activity Option 2
Pace, Challenge and Differentiation Kahoot
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Now that you have taken time understand the overview, each staff member should work through the Self-Evaluation, providing an honest and considered picture of your current practice.
Self-Evaluation
There are opportunities for you to include your own reflections and evidence. The next steps will be more focused and relevant based on the information you provide.
Self-Evaluation
What Happens Next?