Differentiation for Learning

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Brief Introduction

Improve your teaching by developing how you provide differentiated learning opportunities for all your students.

Course Summary

This course explores strategies for differentiating instruction to meet the diverse needs of STEM learners. You will learn how to identify and address learner variability, adapt curriculum and instruction, and use technology to support STEM learning.

Key Learning Points

  • Understand the importance of differentiating instruction for STEM learners.
  • Learn how to identify and address learner variability.
  • Explore strategies for adapting curriculum and instruction to meet diverse needs.
  • Discover how technology can be used to support STEM learning.

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Learning Outcomes

  • Identify learner variability in the STEM classroom.
  • Adapt curriculum and instruction to meet diverse needs.
  • Use technology to support STEM learning.

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

  • No prior knowledge or experience required.
  • Access to a computer and internet connection.

Course Difficulty Level

Beginner

Course Format

  • Online
  • Self-paced
  • Interactive

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  • Teaching STEM in the Early Years
  • Designing and Creating a STEM Teaching Resource

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Notable People in This Field

  • Researcher in Motivation and Mindset
  • Mathematics Education Researcher

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Requirements

  • This course is for teachers, curriculum leaders, teaching assistants, newly qualified teachers, trainee teachers and others involved in teaching Science, Engineering, Technology, Computing or Maths. It’s suitable for educators working at primary, secondary or further education (ages 5-19 years). Teachers of other disciplines will find the course useful to extend their thinking about how to support all learners they teach.

Outline

  • Supporting all students to develop knowledge, understanding and skills The link between learning and differentiation Scaffolding learning Thinking organisers Nurturing a differentiated learning environment to motivate all learners Developing a learning classroom culture Belief in the potential of all Developing students’ motivation The importance of challenge if learning is to occur Challenge for all Using differentiation to increase challenge and ownership of learning Developing your practice Reviewing your professional development

Summary of User Reviews

Learn how to differentiate your teaching strategies for STEM subjects with this comprehensive online course. Students have praised the course for its engaging content and practical applications.

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

Practical applications

Pros from User Reviews

  • Engaging content
  • Practical applications
  • Clear explanations
  • Interactive activities
  • Great for STEM teachers

Cons from User Reviews

  • Lacks advanced content
  • Not enough focus on non-STEM subjects
  • Some technical issues with the platform
  • Not suitable for beginners in teaching
  • Limited interaction with course facilitators
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Andrea Mapplebeck, Dylan Wiliam, Chris Harrison
National STEM Learning Centre
Futurelearn

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