Differentiated Instruction: Content Area Applications and Other Considerations for Teaching in Grades 5-12 in the Twenty-First Century

by Ervin F. Sparapani

Overview

In the current standards-based, accountability-driven world of education, it is difficult for educators to use differentiated instruction to cater to the individual learning needs of each student. This book explains differentiating instruction in a way that connects to current standards and provides examples of challenging best practice lessons.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780761860846
Publisher:	University Press of America
Publication date:	08/15/2013
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	282
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 1.10(d)

About the Author

Ervin F. Sparapani is a teacher educator in the Department of Middle/Secondary Education at Saginaw Valley State University. His main goal has always been to provide schools with teacher leaders who understand the uniqueness of learners and who can engage that uniqueness in enjoyable and challenging tasks.

Table of Contents

List of Figures
List of Tables
Foreword by Pamela L. Ross McClain
Acknowledgments
Introduction, by Ervin F. Sparapani
Part I: About Differentiated Instruction
1. The Nature of Instruction, by Ervin F. Sparapani
2. About Differentiated Instruction, by Ervin F. Sparapani, Ryan H. Walker, and Marie E. Van Tiflin
3. Standards and Benchmarks and Differentiated Instruction: Integrating Approaches to Teaching and Learning, by Nicole M. Rogers and Barbara Garii.
4. Assessment: A Guiding Force for Differentiation, by Byung-In Seo and Deborah L. Smith
Part II: Differentiated Instruction and Content Area Applications
5. Differentiating Instruction and Teaching the Middle School and High School English Language Arts, by Shannon Pietras
6. Differentiating Instruction for Teaching Middle School and High School Mathematics, by Gary Malburg and David K. Pugalee
7. Differentiating Instruction and Teaching Middle School and High School Science, by Jonathon A. Gould and Betsy Diegel
8. Differentiated Instruction and Inquiry-Based Learning in Middle School and High School Social Studies, by C. Rodney Williams
9. Differentiating Instruction and Teaching the Middle School and High School Arts, by Carolyn J. Shaeffer and Scott R. Kirst
Part III: Differentiated Instruction and Other Considerations for Grades 5-12
10. Differentiating Instruction and Teaching for Higher-Level Thinking: The Thinking/Learning (T/L) System, by Ervin F. Sparapani and Patricia L. Calahan
11. Using Technology to Differentiate Instruction, by Amy M. Cooper and C. Rodney Williams
12. Response to Intervention (RTI): A System to Meet the Needs of All Students in Grades 5-12, by Deborah L. Smith
13. Dropouts and Differentiation: Toward Understanding and Prevention, by Brian J. Smith
14. Differentiated Instruction: Strategies for Students with Moderate and Severe Disabilities, by Dorothy Squatrito Millar
Index

What People are Saying About This

David G. Fuchs

Ervin Sparapani presents a new look at differentiated instruction, tackling issues previously ignored by other authors. The inclusion of curriculum experts, differentiation for higher-order thinking, and technology’s role in differentiation sets this book apart from others of its type.

Danielle MacKay

In his edited book, Ervin Sparapani recognizes the real needs of teachers. He provides an all-encompassing approach for teachers to deliver differentiated instruction in the 21st century classroom. This book is a must have for all educators at all levels. Sparapani’s approach is straightforward: to have success teachers can and must reach 21st century learners at their level.

David M. Callejo Perez

Ervin Sparapani delivers a synoptic text with perspective, depth and context that provides sustainable and practical implications for differentiated instruction—including the possibilities of technology and ideas for reaching all learners.

Candace Schlein

Sparapani’s edited text offers a unique perspective on differentiated instruction that maintains a practical focus on connections between standards, benchmarks, and assessment.

Editorial Reviews

Ervin Sparapani delivers a synoptic text with perspective, depth and context that provides sustainable and practical implications for differentiated instruction—including the possibilities of technology and ideas for reaching all learners.

David M. Callejo Perez

In his edited book, Ervin Sparapani recognizes the real needs of teachers. He provides an all-encompassing approach for teachers to deliver differentiated instruction in the 21st century classroom. This book is a must have for all educators at all levels. Sparapani’s approach is straightforward: to have success teachers can and must reach 21st century learners at their level.

Danielle MacKay

Ervin Sparapani presents a new look at differentiated instruction, tackling issues previously ignored by other authors. The inclusion of curriculum experts, differentiation for higher-order thinking, and technology’s role in differentiation sets this book apart from others of its type.

David G. Fuchs

Sparapani’s edited text offers a unique perspective on differentiated instruction that maintains a practical focus on connections between standards, benchmarks, and assessment.

Candace Schlein