Course

Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
SDCM-0082
Version:
4
Organization's ID:
Education 104
Organization:
Location:
Online
Length:
20 hours for 15 weeks
Minimum Passing Score:
70
ACE Credit Recommendation Period:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Classroom Instruction
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to design and implement differentiated instructional strategies that meet the diverse academic, cultural, and developmental needs of all learners in K–12 educational settings.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Identify key factors that influence student readiness, motivation, and learning profiles.
  • Create a simple lesson element using flexible grouping strategies.
  • Suggest classroom management strategies that support differentiated instruction.
  • Select technology tools to support differentiated instruction.
  • Interpret formative or summative assessment data to determine how to effectively adjust instruction.
  • Describe the core principles and purposes of differentiated instruction.
  • Match instructional strategies to diverse learner needs.
  • Explain how differentiated instruction supports inclusion and equity.

General Topics:

  • Basics of Differentiated Instruction
  • Creating Differentiated Instruction Plans
  • Student Profiles and Differentiated Instruction
  • Adapting to Learner Needs
  • Differentiating Instruction in the Classroom
  • Techniques for Differentiating Instruction
  • Using Assessments with Differentiated Instruction
  • Student Motivation and Differentiated Instruction
  • Using Technology as an Instructional Tool
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Quizzes
  • Written Papers
Supplemental Materials
Equivalencies