The Best of Corwin: Differentiated Instruction: (The Best of Corwin)

About the Book

The definitive guide to differentiated instruction

The Best of Corwin series showcases key chapters from critically acclaimed Corwin publications for a powerful compilation of perspectives on important education issues and topics. The Best of Corwin: Differentiated Instruction features a tapestry of critical information to guide teachers in implementing differentiation. Helpful tools include standards-based lesson- and unit-planning templates, graphic organizers, and brain-based research. The compilation also provides:

• Strategies for understanding students′ needs
• Tips for accommodating various learning styles
• Curriculum approaches for data-driven instruction
• Ways to use graphic organizers to promote differentiation
• Guidance in creating a positive learning environment

Also included is a chapter that offers an in-depth look at middle and high school learners and the need for differentiation to satisfy their developmental needs. This practical guide from the best minds in education is a must-have for all teachers who need the essential tools to design and implement differentiated instruction.

Table of Contents:
Preface - Gayle H. Gregory Introduction - Gayle H. Gregory About the Editor About the Contributors 1. Creating a Climate for Learning - Gayle H. Gregory and Carolyn Chapman 2. Getting to Know Your Students: Learning Strengths - Marilee Sprenger 3. Differentiating for Different Learning Styles - Donna Walker Tileston 4. Curriculum Approaches for Data-Driven Instruction - Gayle H. Gregory and Lin Kuzmich 5. Differentiated Instruction and Strategies - Kathy Tuchman Glass 6. Graphic Organizers: Tools to Promote Differentiation - Patti Drapeau 7. Differentiation and Adolescent Development - Glenda Beamon Crawford 8. Interface Between Gifted Education and General Education: Toward Communication, Cooperation, and Collaboration - Carol Ann Tomlinson, Mary Ruth Coleman, Susan Allan, Anne Udall, and Mary Slade 9. Putting It All Together in Your Differentiated Classroom - Gayle H. Gregory and Carolyn Chapman References

About the Author :
Gayle H. Gregory is first and foremost a teacher, having experienced teaching and learning in elementary, middle, and secondary schools, community colleges, and universities. She has had extensive district-wide experience as a curriculum consultant and staff development coordinator. Gayle was principal/course director at York University for the Faculty of Education, teaching in the teacher education program. Her areas of expertise include brain-compatible learning, differentiated instructional and assessment strategies, block scheduling, emotional intelligence, student motivation, RTI Tier One, collaborative learning, common core, renewal of secondary schools, enhancing teacher quality, coaching and mentoring, managing change, and building professional learning communities. She also a trainer for Visible Learning Plus with Corwin. She is an author of numerous books related to educational neuroscience and differentiated instruction, assessment, and curriculum, including the following titles: • Data Driven Differentiation in the Standards-Based Classroom, Second Edition (2014, with Lin Kuzmich) • Differentiated Instructional Strategies: One Size Doesn’t Fit All, Third Edition (2013, with Carolyn Chapman) • Differentiated Instructional Strategies Professional Learning Guide: One Size Doesn’t Fit All, Third Edition (2013) • Differentiated Literacy Strategies for English Language Learners, Grades K–6 and Differentiated Literacy Strategies for English Language Learners, Grades 7–12 (2011, with Amy Burkman) • Differentiated Instructional Strategies for the Block Schedule (2010, with Lynne E. Herndon) • Student Teams That Get Results: Teaching Tools for the Differentiated Classroom (2009, with Lin Kuzmich) • Teacher Teams That Get Results: 61 Strategies for Sustaining and Renewing Professional Learning Communities (2009, with Lin Kuzmich) • Differentiated Instructional Strategies for Science, Grades K–8 (2009, with Elizabeth Hammerman) • Differentiating Instruction With Style: Aligning Teacher and Learner Intelligences for Maximum Achievement (2005) • The Activities for Differentiated Classroom series (2007, with Carolyn Chapman) She is affiliated with organizations such as ASCD and Learning Forward. Her ASCD publication is The Motivated Brain: Improving Student Attention engagement and Perseverance (2015, with Martha Kaufeldt). Gayle consults internationally with teachers, administrators, and staff developers. She and her family of two daughters and two granddaughters all reside in Burlington, Ontario. Gayle is committed to lifelong learning and professional growth for herself and others. She may be contacted at gregorygayle@netscape.net, www.gaylehgregory.com, and @gaylegregory6.  

Review :
"Builds connections between many ideas being promoted in educational journals, including brain research, learning styles, multiple intelligence and gifted education. It takes a complete look at differentiated instruction and argues the need for regular and special education staff to work together. A book that should be read by all educators."