Differentiation in Action: A Complete Resource With Research-Supported Strategies to Help You Plan and Organize Differentiated Instruction and Achieve ... All Learners (Scholastic Teaching Strategies) [Paperback]

Judith Dodge (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0439650917 | ISBN-13: 978-0439650915 | Publication Date: January 1, 2006

Judith Dodge effectively blends her years of experience and the latest research on differentiated instruction to provide teachers with innovative tools that generate immediate impact on classroom teaching and learning. In this book she helps teachers to: translate research into action, inform their instruction through on-going and frequent assessments, access multiple pathways for learning, foster "intrinsic" motivation, use "instructional intelligence" and flexible groupings, harness the power of visual tools, scaffold instruction for struggling learners, and provide challenging options for advanced learners. For use with Grades 4 & Up.

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About the Author

Judith Dodge is a recognized leader in the field of effective classroom instruction. A frequently sought-after presenter and staff developer for school districts, colleges and state organizations, she shows teachers how to translate current research into practice that has impact and is easy to manage. She has authored articles in Instructor Magazine and was a

contributor to the New York State Resource Guide for the Teaching of Language Arts to Limited English Proficient Students. Her latest books with Scholastic focus on making learning accessible to diverse learners. She currently lives in Merrick, New York with her family.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Scholastic, Inc. (January 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0439650917
• ISBN-13: 978-0439650915
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #203,005 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars TEACHER FRIENDLY TOOL!, September 11, 2006

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BLF, North Merrick, NY - See all my reviews

This review is from: Differentiation in Action: A Complete Resource With Research-Supported Strategies to Help You Plan and Organize Differentiated Instruction and Achieve ... All Learners (Scholastic Teaching Strategies) (Paperback)

Differentiation in Action is an outstanding resource! Well-grounded in theory, it provides teachers and administrators with excellent instructional tools and strategies that any teacher can use to differentiate instruction and performance assessments. Some strategies are quick and easy; others are more comprehensive. Judy shares a brilliant, user-friendly integration of Bloom's Taxonomy and Gardner's Multiple Intelligences. Using Judy's models, "tiering by complexity" can become a reality for teachers. This book is a must have for teachers and administrators having the "differentiation dialogue!" BLF, North Merrick, New York

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Practical Resource, April 11, 2007

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Teacher5 (Georgia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Differentiation in Action: A Complete Resource With Research-Supported Strategies to Help You Plan and Organize Differentiated Instruction and Achieve ... All Learners (Scholastic Teaching Strategies) (Paperback)

I have known that differentiation in the classroom is key to student success. Practical application has been my stumbling block. Finally, a resource has surfaced that offers theory and practice! I was able to use the strategies immediately. The format of the book is easy to follow. I have already recommended it to my teammates. This is a must-read for classroom teachers. (I wish my own children's teachers would read it as well!) Another plus is the abundance of other resources, including websites for more in-depth information.

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to Read, Easy to Use, August 15, 2006

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RCM (Hewlett, New York) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Differentiation in Action: A Complete Resource With Research-Supported Strategies to Help You Plan and Organize Differentiated Instruction and Achieve ... All Learners (Scholastic Teaching Strategies) (Paperback)

Differentiation in Action is a fantastic resource for every teacher. It gives practical, easy to understand, and easy to use strategies that can be implemented in any grade level classroom across any subject area. Thank you to Judith for writing such a wonderful guide that demystifies differentiation and also offers clear and useful examples.