Isn't this the truth? You think back to the 1800's and what the educational system was like back then and how far we have come. It's immaculate! So much has changed and so much has been improved. That being said we still have such a long ways to go, and what a journey that will be. The million dollar question is will we ever perfect the educational system and have complete success from our students? The answer to that is easy; NO! We sure can try though. As long as we continue to evolve and change and discover then we will continue to perfect and better and improve as humans.
Without differentiation it will be mere impossible to reach higher levels of success and achievement. The better you can understand your student's and their background the better you can teach and create ways for them to become successful individuals. This seems daunting at times, especially to us "noobs." Have no fear!
Carol Ann Tomlinson executed, "Teachers in the most exciting and effective differentiated classes don't have all the answers. Instead, they are dogged learners who come to school every day with the conviction that today will reveal a better way of doing things-- even if yesterdays lesson was dynamite."
And that my friends is the greatest news of all. There is hope for you and there is most definitely hope for me. Together we can show this educational system who is boss and blow it's mind with the knowledge and success of our students.
I'm signing out; until next time,
Laurel (like carl)
You are responding with your heart... and I love it! I'm hoping this means that the reading is becoming personal for you! (I have posted a few short youtube clips of Carol Tomlinson talking about differentiation. You might like hearing her say these things, and seeing how sincere and genuine she is. You can find them on the "Articles, Videos & Handouts" page in the right-hand menu of our Canvas website. OR, you can just do a Youtube search for Carol Ann Tomlinson. 5 pts.
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