Cover -- Title -- Copyright -- Contents -- List of contributors -- Introduction -- Part I Definitions and scope of differentiation -- Introduction to Part I -- 1 Thinking and talking about differentiation: 'It's like a bar of soap ...' -- 2 Grounds for differentiation: Some values and principles in primary education considered -- Part II Differentiation and literacy -- Introduction to Part II -- 3 Visual literacy: Access for all -- 4 'Cushioned by confidence': Using picture books as a resource for differentiated learning -- 5 'You think I'm thick, don't you?' Children's reading histories -- 6 Hearing impaired children in the mainstream classroom: The effects on literacy and learning -- Part III Mixed ability: the range of learners -- Introduction to Part III -- 7 Differentiation in physical education -- 8 Differentiation in primary mathematics: Some dilemmas -- 9 Science and special educational needs -- 10 An ear to the ground: Learning through talking -- 11 'Snjezana i Sedam Patuljaka': Developing language through writing bilingual texts -- Part IV Issues of assessment -- Introduction to Part IV -- 12 Assessment and diversity -- 13 Teaching the art of detection: Differentiated approaches to learning and assessment, or how to give all the clues without spelling out the answers -- 14 Back to basics: Planning for and assessing the progress of children with a range of learning difficulties -- Conclusion: Constructing a policy for differentiation -- Appendix: A framework for discussion -- Index.

Differentiation is a key part of effective teaching; structuring learning experiences to suit the needs of the individual child plays a major part in the quality of the education that child receives. However, even experienced teachers can often struggle to achieve this ideal when considering the needs of a class, which is likely to include pupils across the whole ability range, from students with learning difficulties through to gifted children. Written by practising teachers this collection: * examines the definitions and scope of differentiation * looks at the structuring and management of learning activities within the curriculum areas of key stages 1 and 2 * shows how teachers can provide equal access to the curriculum for all children, whilst also meeting government requirements * discusses issues of assessment * describes how schools can construct a whole school policy and approach for differentiation. Using case studies and examples, this book will lead teachers to reflect on their current practice, whilst also containing practical advice which will enable them to improve.

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Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2018. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.