Learning in a Differentiated Classroom

What it looks like…	What it sounds like…	What it feels like…
v Children are doing respectful tasks. v Children are becoming responsible for their own learning by sharing it with others v Children are working on different tasks within the same content area, so process and products will look different v Children are flexibly grouped by: readiness, learning style or interest. v Groups change often v Homework will be different	v There is an excited buzz going on as children approach their work assignments. v There aren’t discussing the how to do it but the process and what they know during the assignment v Children are sharing information and asking questions in their groups v Children are learning and teaching each other v Each child’s learning is celebrated	v Children are happy and appreciated for their “differences” v Children feel motivated and challenged. v Children take pride in their work. v Children feel ownership of their tasks. v Children feel safe in the classroom. v Children learn to understand that growth means a little frustration while moving to the next level of their learning process.