Differentiated Instruction: A Guide for World Language Teachers / Edition 2

by Deborah Blaz

Overview

In the third edition of a bestseller, author Deborah Blaz helps you differentiate lessons for your world language students based on their learning styles, interests, prior knowledge, and comfort zones. This practical book uses brain-based teaching strategies to help students of all ability levels thrive in a rigorous differentiated learning environment. Each chapter provides classroom-tested activities and tiered lesson plans to help you teach vocabulary, speaking, listening, reading, and writing in world language classes in ways that are interactive, engaging, and effective for all learners.

Features new to this edition include:

• activities aligned with the latest ACTFL and CEFR standards
• ideas and activities for project-based learning, virtual learning, and learning with digital tools, such as ChatGPT
• up-to-date latest guidance on learning styles and using variety in teaching
• more photocopiable forms, checklists, and handouts for suggested activities

You’ll also learn how to differentiate assessment effectively to help all students show their full potential. Classroom-ready tools and templates can be downloaded as free support material from our website (www.routledge.com/9781032258287) for immediate use.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781138906181
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	03/01/2016
Edition description:	Revised
Pages:	202
Product dimensions:	8.40(w) x 10.80(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Deborah Blaz has taught French to grades 7 through 12 for the past 44 years in Indiana and has taught dual-credit, AP, and college classes. She also served as the world language department chair at her school until her retirement in June 2023. An award-winning teacher, she frequently presents workshops and keynotes, regionally, nationally, and internationally.

Table of Contents

eResources

I. DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTION: WHAT IT IS/ WHAT IT ISN’T

What is Differentiated Instruction?

What Differentiated Instruction IS

What Differentiation is NOT

Some Research to Support Differentiation

II. FROM CONTENT TO PROCESS TO PRODUCT

Content, or What to Teach

Process, or How to Practice

Product, or How to Assess

Preparing Yourself

Preparing the Students

Management Issues and Ideas

III. PLANNING A DIFFERENTIATED UNIT

Identify What Is to Be Taught (Content)

Pre-assess Students’ Needs and Capabilities

Choose the Form(s) of Assessment to Be Used (Product )

Decide on the Method of Presentation

Classroom Environment

Select a Variety of Learning Strategies (Process)

Sample Units

Learning Centers

Interdisciplinary Units

Cultural Adventure Unit: Language in Our Community (Spanish)

Project-Based Learning Unit

Checklist for a Differentiated Lesson or Unit

Checklist for Observing a Lesson/Unit that Uses Differentiated Instruction

IV. IDEAS SMORGASBORD

Vocabulary

Speaking/Listening

Reading

Post-Reading Projects/Strategies

Writing

Review

Other

V. Differentiated Assessment

Use Choice

Use Context

Use Variety

Managing Grades

VI. Reflections on Differentiation

Graphics

Frequently Asked Questions and Answers.

APPENDIX A: CHECKLISTS

APPENDIX B: THE LANGUAGE OF DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTION: KEY WORDS AND CONCEPTS

APPENDIX C: LISTS OF ACTIVITIES AND STRATEGIES BY STANDARDS

Common Core

ACTFL

References

Editorial Reviews

"All experienced teachers know that having an idea bank at your fingertips helps keep the curriculum fresh and engaging for students and teachers alike. I have given Deb's book as a gift for my student teachers in the past and will continue to do so with this new publication." —Kate Chan, M.A., Ed., National Board Certified Teacher, Spanish

"The perfect book for all foreign language teachers. It is superb from the beginning to the end." —Sergio Meza P., M.Ed., Foreign Language Consultant and ESL Teacher

"Once again, Deborah Blaz has given world language teachers many ideas and techniques to add to their teaching toolboxes. I was captivated with her concrete and ready-to-use examples for differentiating instruction in the world language classroom. As a veteran teacher, I am excited that I will be able to incorporate her practical suggestions with my students for many years to come." —Gary Spurgin, President of the Indiana Foreign Language Teachers Association

From the Publisher