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Differentiated Instruction : Learning Profiles, Assessment, And Professional Development, Sharon Kay Meyer
Differentiated Instruction : Learning Profiles, Assessment, And Professional Development, Sharon Kay Meyer
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Differentiated instruction, in which a teacher recognizes and seeks to accommodate each student's method of learning (a learning profile), optimizes the classroom experience for all students (Tomlinson, 1999). Though differentiated instruction can be an excellent strategy to manage the diverse learning culture of the contemporary classroom, many educators have concerns about it, This literature review examines the following questions: 1. What is the role of learning profiles in a differentiated instruction classroom? 2. What is the role of assessment in a differentiated instruction classroom? 3. What should be the content and processes of a professional development program for the implementation …