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Course Number: EPA 565
Course Title:
Differentiation of Instruction: Practical Strategies for Meeting the Needs of Diverse Learners, Grades K-12
Class #: Variable depending on course location
Dates: July 20 - 24, 2009
Times: 8:00am - 3:45pm
Location: Video Conferencing - Available at all seven campuses of the University of Maine System, and at eleven University College locations*
Faculty: Patti Drapeau, Educational Consultant
Credit: Three (3) Inservice Graduate Credits
Tuition/Fees: Variable depending on campus location
Registration Form: Click Here (pdf) or call 780-5055
This course is designed to assist teachers to differentiate learning experiences so that all students benefit from an appropriate level of challenge. The theory, definition, and rationale behind differentiation will be addressed; however, the main emphasis of the course will be placed on practical application. Course participants will develop a differentiated unit of study with lesson plans that show a progression of challenge, i.e. required, extended, and differentiated; an appropriate assessment tool for the unit; and a plan for field testing the unit in the classroom. Specific topics that will be addressed in the course include: strategies; acceleration and enrichment; scaffolding essential understandings; applying analytical and/or creative thinking; assessing for deep understanding; managing tiered assignments. Completion of this course qualifies towards Maine Gifted/Talented Endorsement.
Video Conferencing (VC) courses are delivered via two-way video and two-way audio. Students at each VC location can see and hear the instructor and each other over this voice-activated system. *Video Conferencing courses are available at all seven campuses of the University of Maine System, and at eleven University College locations. Students may register at any UMS location. For location contact information, please call 1-800-868-7000 or visit: www.learn.maine.edu
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