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What are the most effective uses of differentiation in planning, teaching and assessment?

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Its 8pm. Time for #ukedchat with @iamstephreed What are the most effective uses of differentiation in planning/teaching/assessment? RT @PCSADigiLeaders: Episode 2 of @Priorychatshow . An awesome episode featuring the Digital Leaders. #dlchat #ukedchat #edchat Good evening everyone! Tonight's topic is What are the most effective uses of differentiation in planning/teaching/assessment? #ukedchat [Weekly reminder] #ukedchat is about to start on Twitter. You can watch the conversation & join in here: http://t.co/lmRpxs8n #ukedchat Differentiation is a pile of arse. It's jargon of the worst sort, turned into some kind of holy grail. How do you differentiate a lesson that will stimulate and stretch a class of different abilities? #ukedchat RT @ukedchat: #ukedchat will be starting in just a few minutes. If you are joining us unprotect your tweets and use the #ukedchat hashtag. #ukedchat Of course teachers should try to meet the needs of all the students in their classes. However, you cannot differentiate teaching. RT @ukedchat: #ukedchat will be starting in just a few minutes. If you are joining us unprotect your tweets and use the #ukedchat hashtag. @oldandrewuk #ukedchat, well that saved me from saying it... Prejudging is self fulfilling in many cases RT @oldandrewuk: #ukedchat Differentiation is a pile of arse. It's jargon of the worst sort, turned into some kind of holy grail. RT @oldandrewuk: #ukedchat Of course teachers should try to meet the needs of all the students in their classes. However, you cannot dif ... Differentiation in planning develops an expectation/hypothesis, which can be tweaked within the learning. #ukedchat #ukedchat You can only differentiate work. Most talk of differentiation comes from people who want to replace teaching with "activities". RT @Pauls_elearning: [Weekly reminder] #ukedchat is about to start on Twitter. You can watch the conversation & join in here: http:/ ...

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RT @oldandrewuk: #ukedchat Differentiation is a pile of arse. It's jargon of the worst sort, turned into some kind of holy grail. @IamStephReed When it allows the pupils to work at their own pace through Qs/tasks of their own choice #ukedchat #independantlearning 8pm. Teacher? One staff meeting this week not enough for you? Feel like you HAVE to chip into another?? Then why not do so on #ukedchat!! @oldandrewuk don't we teach people in different ways,just like we talk to people depending on what they're like.that not enough? #ukedchat #ukedchat You can give different students different work, but handing out worksheets is not teaching. RT @oldandrewuk: #ukedchat You can only differentiate work. Most talk of differentiation comes from people who want to replace teaching ... @TonyEmmerson @Super_Work I learned differentiation by task, differentiation by outcome and differentiation by support. Sorted! #ukedchat #ukedchat Inevitably we end up using differentiation as code for bog standard 1960s progressive teaching. @oldandrewuk You can differentiate teaching if you 'teach' (i.e. give input) in ability groups on rotation in lessons. #ukedchat RT @AndrewHassack: @IamStephReed When it allows the pupils to work at their own pace through Qs/tasks of their own choice #ukedchat #ind ... Two successes we've had this year: 1. 'Virtual me'; differentiated inputs on iPads for pupils/gps, teacher recorded based on AfL #ukedchat RT @ChrisChivers2: Differentiation in planning develops an expectation/hypothesis, which can be tweaked within the learning. #ukedchat #ukedchat - A lot of my differentiation comes from marking. I mark work, then set targets based on their performance - diff activities etc @Paper_Polly @TonyEmmerson @Super_Work And differentiation by input #ukedchat does anyone else remember alpha and beta books in the 70s - confirmed lower ability by differentiating to a huge degree? #ukedchat

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Michael_Merrick oldandrewuk Super_Work IamStephReed jamesdhobson MikeLangan1 smiley1970 Michael_Merrick oldandrewuk Bidstonavenue IamStephReed MartindalePaul davidhunter ChrisChivers2 muttleyknight

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RT @oldandrewuk: #ukedchat You can only differentiate work. Most talk of differentiation comes from people who want to replace teaching ... #ukedchat We can differentiate kids teaching themselves or each other. We can differentiate expressing opinions or being creative. My differentiation goes like this: 'Write about this. Finished? Write some more. Check it. Lagging behind? See me at breaktime.' #ukedchat RT @day_tom: #ukedchat - A lot of my differentiation comes from marking. I mark work, then set targets based on their performance - diff ... Next time I am in a room of 30 people being lectured about differentiation, I might ask why it hasn't been differentiated. #ukedchat RT @oldandrewuk: #ukedchat Differentiation is a pile of arse. It's jargon of the worst sort, turned into some kind of holy grail. #ukedchat find its impossible to keep all pupils engaged when abilities so varied. Differentiation simply ineffective. RT @oldandrewuk: #ukedchat Inevitably we end up using differentiation as code for bog standard 1960s progressive teaching. #ukedchat What we can't do is differentiate learning that comes from being taught. Differentiation is the opposite of teaching a class. Can you spare a minute to help our Y4 children to see the power of twitter? Just answer some simple questions http://t.co/L2NSik1u #ukedchat RT @smiley1970: #ukedchat find its impossible to keep all pupils engaged when abilities so varied. Differentiation simply ineffective. and 2. Fluid groupings-deciding on the level of task challenge based on AfL from the input(s); group accordingly thro' the lesson #ukedchat #ukedchat rally coach is a good system for ensuring all chd's needs are meet when teaching maths Operations Possibly use same stimulus, but then,if using WILF, develop a different WILF/expectation for each group. #ukedchat Differentiation is essential to lessons, it ensures we are

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mrpeel AndrewHassack IamStephReed IamStephReed Teachric oldandrewuk davidhunter C_Farr0w DHESolutionsLtd

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not just teaching to the middle! #ukedchat much success comes from taking risks. Differentiation lowers the risk aspect in many cases and is not going to allow stnts to #ukedchat @oldandrewuk if you can't differentiate teaching/ allow pupils to work at appropriate pace then ur in need of some CPD my friend #ukedchat RT @davidhunter: #ukedchat rally coach is a good system for ensuring all chd's needs are meet when teaching maths Operations RT @muttleyknight: Differentiation is essential to lessons, it ensures we are not just teaching to the middle! #ukedchat #ukedchat differentiation is stupid. We cap expectations of children before they have even tried understanding the task #ukedchat The anti-teaching movement can't come out and say "we want teachers to entertain", so they use jargon like differentiation. @jamesdhobson the irony of being told how to engage chn... by a powerpoint presentation #ukedchat #ukedchat we get told so many different things as NQT about differentiation. Surely we can do this by pace of learning and support? @muttleyknight It may be essential but there seems to be a disaffected tone to the discussion tonight - surely something in that? #ukedchat Differentiation is like being against sin or for the dictatorship of the proletariat.You nod you head, and move on. #ukedchat @oldandrewuk surely you differentiate through different questions, challenging language? #ukedchat @jamesdhobson Possible to differentiate by outcome with unknown group, but always the weakest type of differerentiation. #ukedchat Differentiation is about knowing your pupils and using that knowledge to inform your teaching #ukedchat #ukedchat best tool I've used in a while is #SOLOtaxonomy which has a common structure which allows for individual needs. @Teachric Surely it should be a movable goal - we can

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e11iewe11s Super_Work StephenConnor7 bekblayton oldandrewuk andrewwarnerkms IamStephReed Wonderacademy IamStephReed IamStephReed MartindalePaul kevbartle C_Farr0w MrsPTeach mrpeel

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change their pathway if needed during a lesson? #ukedchat RT @muttleyknight: Differentiation is essential to lessons, it ensures we are not just teaching to the middle! #ukedchat Differwhat?? Sorry - you lost me at 'different...' #ukedchat @Teachric Unless your differentiated activities are put in front of children and you let them choose their own level...#ukedchat This is such a wide topic! How do we organise for differentiation? Set tables? Groups? Different in primary to secondary? #ukedchat #ukedchat Teachers are made to feel inadequate because they can't teach & differentiate at the same time until they realise it's a joke. RT @oldandrewuk: #ukedchat The anti-teaching movement can't come out and say "we want teachers to entertain", so they use jargon like di ... @DHESolutionsLtd @muttleyknight I was wondering the same... #ukedchat #ukedchat There is only one true differentiation: differentiation by outcome. Assess outcome and if progress limited,adjust/repeat teaching RT @C_Farr0w: #ukedchat we get told so many different things as NQT about differentiation. Surely we can do this by pace of learning and ... RT @muttleyknight: Differentiation is about knowing your pupils and using that knowledge to inform your teaching #ukedchat Oh, and 3-challenging the notion of traditional classes using #superclasses ,as shared by @stephenheppell #ukedchat RT @Wonderacademy: #ukedchat There is only one true differentiation: differentiation by outcome. Assess outcome and if progress limited, ... @Wonderacademy I like this school of thought. #ukedchat Differentiation: Start with what the 'HA' will do. Can the 'MA' do this? If not, what do they need so they can? Repeat for 'LA' #ukedchat #ukedchat if differentiation removes challenge and

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Michael_Merrick davidhunter ChrisChivers2 clroters muttleyknight IamStephReed oldandrewuk DHESolutionsLtd janboo jamesdhobson Super_Work C_Farr0w oldandrewuk Super_Work Michael_Merrick

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potential to fail than it does a disservice to the student -handle with care- personalise RT @oldandrewuk: #ukedchat Teachers are made to feel inadequate because they can't teach & differentiate at the same time until they ... #ukedchat shouldn't tasks get progressively harder? able pupils should fly through the first examples @smiley1970 It is essential to see differentiation as articulating expectation. From there focused engagement with learners. #ukedchat RT @oldandrewuk: #ukedchat You can only differentiate work. Most talk of differentiation comes from people who want to replace teaching ... I'm amazed at some of these tweets that are against differentiating lessons.. The mind boggles !! #ukedchat #ukedchat differentiation by process and differentiation by content #ukedchat A classroom where the learning is "differentiated" is invariably one where where the learning is despite, not due to, the teacher. @IamStephReed If so many feeling disenchanted with the concept what needs to happen? Clearly some great teachers are not fans. #ukedchat RT @oldandrewuk: #ukedchat The anti-teaching movement can't come out and say "we want teachers to entertain", so they use jargon like di ... I think ppl on #ukedchat should be broken up into small groups+ given different question. Moderator to run about like a headless chicken. #UKEDCHAT NEWS: The 8pm slot for the Thurs before Christmas is an in-depth look at how the new Numeracy framework differs from the old one. @MrsPTeach or teach for MA . how can HA be extended and how can LA be supported to achieve same learning objectives #ukedchat #ukedchat Worse it's not even new jargon. It was all the fashion back in the 90s on teacher training. National Strategies squeezed it out. RT @jamesdhobson: I think ppl on #ukedchat should be broken up into small groups+ given different question. Moderator to run about like ... RT @jamesdhobson: I think ppl on #ukedchat should

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day_tom AndrewHassack MarkArridge oldandrewuk C_Farr0w bekblayton rashush2 oldandrewuk ChrisChivers2 MrIanHickman bekblayton kaffaroo andrew_cowley23 MrsPTeach vausekatie

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be broken up into small groups+ given different question. Moderator to run about like ... @MrsPTeach I often do other way round - what is minimum I expect then work up - so that my LA target is what MA should get etc.#ukedchat Have range of tasks/entry points, get pupils to decide, RAG pupils then get greens to support reds, diff/paired/group/independent #ukedchat RT @_S2R: Schools wanted for the Sainsbury's 2013 School Games Curriculum Competition http://t.co/v8YAYOm1 #sg2013 #ukedchat #ukedchat Now it's back like the ghost of dumbing down past. For pity's sake, just give teachers a bunch of kids who basically don't know... @jamesdhobson or colour coded tweets depending on our target grades #ukedchat @DHESolutionsLtd @IamStephReed i think people may be arguing about the language -differentiation has different meanings to some? #ukedchat so ppl who are anti-diff, what level do you pitch your lessons at? What do the rest do? #ukedchat #ukedchat ...roughly the same stuff and let the teacher tell them what they don't know. No sitting in groups knitting their own yoghurt. After #ukedchat have a look at http://t.co/1mGtPhsf for discussion of differentiation. #ukedchat Differentiation: the art of creating challenging learning opportunities for a range of abilities. #UKEdChat Fact is..How are we ensuring all children achieve? What do we find tricky about making lessons accessible to all? Teaching styles? #ukedchat Cherry on the cake model works well for my class, with rewards for each level achieved #ukedchat @IamStephReed #ukedchat constant argument! HT wants by task but what about resource support and degree of challenge! @day_tom @C_Farr0w The point is challenge. How can you challenge the HA...how can you make it so MA are as well, not frustrated. #ukedchat "@oldandrewuk: #ukedchat Differentiation is a pile of arse. It's jargon of the worst sort, turned into some kind of holy grail." Agreed!

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MartindalePaul Wonderacademy day_tom IamStephReed MrIanHickman ICTmagic rashush2 davidhunter MargHatfield DHESolutionsLtd cherrylkd MrsPTeach davidhunter oldandrewuk C_Farr0w IamStephReed MrsPTeach

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@oldandrewuk Does all learning have to be 'from' the teacher? What about idea of chn learning from each other, or tchr as 'coach'? #ukedchat #ukedchat Differentiation can make a busy lesson but often froth and no real substance.Relationships and embedding motivation more important @Teachric ok, I teach mainly classes of 25 - not to bad to think of 3 ways of learning / outcomes for lesson #ukedchat with many teachers having a wide variety of abilities in their class, how do you effectively stimulate all? #ukedchat Of course there are many different ways to differentiate... #UKEdChat @IamStephReed Enjoying yourself? #UKedchat @oldandrewuk what about a one form entry primary where you can't set? #ukedchat #ukedchat differentiation by task not happening in Japan, my wife assures me. Apparently they've got a better education system than ours #ukedchat Can't chat,need to do admin.Worked 5hrs at home today,same tomorrow.Am part-time,don't 'work' on Thurs or Fri (ie don't get paid!) @bekblayton @IamStephReed Agreed - Semantic issue I think! If we asked how do you support LAs or HAs would maybe be diff story? #ukedchat @muttleyknight Me too! I can't believe teachers still think one size fits all in teaching. #ukedchat I love explaining the 3/4 tasks and children choose which one will challenge but not frustrate them. Especially for homework! #ukedchat RT @jamesdhobson: I think ppl on #ukedchat should be broken up into small groups+ given different question. Moderator to run about like ... #ukedchat And, no, I'm not trolling. I don't care how you react, or if you ignore me. I just think differentiation is a unmitigated hooey. @IamStephReed make your lessons engaging in the first instance . Pupils will naturally try. #ukedchat differentiation by process- material, language, activities, questions, thinking processes #ukedchat @davidhunter What do they do instead? How are

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children challenged/supported #ukedchat RT @IamStephReed: differentiation by processmaterial, language, activities, questions, thinking processes #ukedchat RT @MrIanHickman: Differentiation: the art of creating challenging learning opportunities for a range of abilities. #UKEdChat RT @mrpeel: @oldandrewuk #ukedchat, well that saved me from saying it... Prejudging is self fulfilling in many cases Have to allow ALL pupils to engage. Some strange antidiff posts 2nite. Suggest you go and observe good diff back at school #ukedchat @IamStephReed encourage chd to explain their understanding and learning, great for getting HA involved, and supports LA too.. #ukedchat Differentiation subtly done by skilful teachers: neither they nor students are aware it's happening. Used to be called teaching. #ukedchat RT @MrIanHickman: Differentiation: the art of creating challenging learning opportunities for a range of abilities. #UKEdChat #ukedchat @smiley1970 Using 3 colours does not increase progress, it's the myth of choice rather than good teaching and incremental progress #ukedchat Many staff in my school use different worksheets to differentiate. I'm trying to move away from it but need inspiration. Differentiation is about being flexible during the lesson and scaffolding or extending as needed best not planned too much #ukedchat RT @MrIanHickman: Differentiation: the art of creating challenging learning opportunities for a range of abilities. #UKEdChat @bekblayton always speaks the most sense! #ukedchat Sorry to use #ukedchat tag for this bit does anyone know/ can you point me to likely weightings/ curric time for ind subjects within Ebacc? @HeyMissSmith #ukedchat planning becomes self fulfilling and lowers expectations all round. TAKE A RISK!

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davidhunter kaffaroo academychaplain Michael_Merrick cherrylkd oldandrewuk muttleyknight jamesdhobson SusanGodsland davidhunter Michael_Merrick Teachric MrsPTeach MargHatfield ICTmagic bekblayton

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#ukedchat PRIMARY TEACHERS: splitting your maths class in half and teaching each for half the time can be MORE effective than 30 for 1hour Open ended tasks #ukedchat RT @oldandrewuk: #ukedchat Differentiation is a pile of arse. It's jargon of the worst sort, turned into some kind of holy grail. RT @Wonderacademy: #ukedchat Differentiation can make a busy lesson but often froth and no real substance.Relationships and embedding mo ... #ukedchat If you don't believe in differentiation try teaching P3 to NC 4 in a lesson & then tell me they all progressed. U may convince me @davidhunter #ukedchat Depends what you mean by different ways. Basically, we are all built to learn the same way. Differentiation through reading data to inform teaching #ukedchat Differentiation= response to our mass education system. Classes of around 12 would solve the problem, but would cost *actual money #ukedchat RT @oldandrewuk: #ukedchat Teachers are made to feel inadequate because they can't teach & differentiate at the same time until they ... @MrsPTeach expectations higher.parental commitment to children keeping up much higher #ukedchat RT @oldandrewuk: #ukedchat And, no, I'm not trolling. I don't care how you react, or if you ignore me. I just think differentiation is a ... RT @davidhunter: #ukedchat PRIMARY TEACHERS: splitting your maths class in half and teaching each for half the time can be MORE effectiv ... @MrIanHickman @day_tom Love that! That's exactly what I do. If I start from the bottom, I'm focusing on supporting not challenging #ukedchat #ukedchat Are we still just 'facilitators', then? Yuk. Oops,getting drawn in. Back to my unpaid labour! @SheliBB That would be over doing things. #TMTwist #UKedchat #DLchat #Scream! @e11iewe11s get a group to collect evidence, examples of learning taking place (success criteria?) then present their findings #ukedchat

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MartindalePaul jamesdhobson MissPressie91 oldandrewuk cherrylkd IamStephReed muttleyknight davidhunter

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@davidhunter Or give half to someone else/curric expert for another lesson so you have classes of 15ish for Eng/Maths? #ukedchat Small classes are expensive, pieties about differentiation are cheap. #ukedchat RT @oldandrewuk: #ukedchat What we can't do is differentiate learning that comes from being taught. Differentiation is the opposite of t ... @MrsPTeach #ukedchat You can, of course, choose only to teach a small minority of your class at any one time. But if so, I would suggest... @MrIanHickman: Differentiation: the art of creating challenging learning opportunities for a range of abilities. #UKEdChat > Well said so who uses mixed ability groups and/ or ability groups? #ukedchat Differentiation is about allowing all students to access the learning and to make measured progress against the L/O #ukedchat @MrsPTeach also in China the chn often create study groups@ lunch time to help LA chn catch up so they don't slow the lessons down #ukedchat Here's a Targeted Questioning" resource that you can use for Differentiation by Input (rather than Output) #ukedchat http://t.co/CVfRkb3l RT @jamesdhobson: Small classes are expensive, pieties about differentiation are cheap. #ukedchat Surely the answer to differentiation is to stream in ability throughout the education system #ukedchat @MrsPTeach #ukedchat ... you only get paid a small minority of your salary. Let teachers teach their classes. Not too much to ask. @e11iewe11s Can have only 1 sheet and diff', tell pupils they have a choice of where to start. Most will challenge themselves #ukedchat RT @jamesdhobson: Small classes are expensive, pieties about differentiation are cheap. #ukedchat @davidhunter That's incredible. What about 7-8 year olds? Are they in school? Do you know how it works there? I teach yr5. #ukedchat @cherrylkd it actually annoys me that teachers are

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talking like this .. #poorkids #ukedchat @oldandrewuk I'm no psychologist, but I'm pretty certain that we're word in different ways #ukedchat RT @jamesdhobson: Small classes are expensive, pieties about differentiation are cheap. #ukedchat RT @TeamTait: QR codes in action to develop inquisitive learners in our RE dept #ukedchat http://t.co/0NVZGOrw RT @jamesdhobson: I think ppl on #ukedchat should be broken up into small groups+ given different question. Moderator to run about like ... @bekblayton I love doing that and they do too but it seems to be looked down upon to have pictures and SC in books and not 'work' #ukedchat @MikeLangan1 Deliberate and explicit imparting of knowledge and instruction on how to develop the intellect. #ukedchat @IamStephReed discussion /idea throwing and some art based work. Sometimes inspiration is needed, or its hard to ascertain skill #ukedchat Differentiation is just the Western ideal of individualism reflected in the classroom. Hence not found in nonWestern ed systems #ukedchat #ukedchat Differentiation leads to categorising children as top, middle, bottom, or some strange teacher/school set acronym. Daft. I try to know my students well enough to know how they will react-intellectually/emotionally- to a challenge. And help them #ukedchat #ukedchat Every class has 30 different pupils all trying to learn the same material in wide variety of ways. @muttleyknight correct but how do you go about that? Can't we just dumb down L.O.s for lower ability? #ukedchat RT @aknill: #ukedchat best tool I've used in a while is #SOLOtaxonomy which has a common structure which allows for individual needs. RT @kvnmcl: #ukedchat Differentiation leads to categorising children as top, middle, bottom, or some strange teacher/school set acronym. ... @Teachric @MrsPTeach exactly.by Ks3 we have allowed the gap to form #ukedchat

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@C_Farr0w @MrsPTeach Agree - often show them the diff outcomes I am expecting so they reach for it, prob don't do it enough... #ukedchat @e11iewe11s well, put them on the working wall/ display and take some photos of that display #ukedchat @AndrewHassack @oldandrewuk here here !!! #ukedchat RT @oldandrewuk: #ukedchat Teachers are made to feel inadequate because they can't teach & differentiate at the same time until they ... I differentiated a lesson once. I got the job! #ukedchat Not sure class size is the issue. Isn't it more the number of perceived special needs per class? #ukedchat @muttleyknight #ukedchat Speaking my language now. You're spot on. RT @muttleyknight: Differentiation is essential to lessons, it ensures we are not just teaching to the middle! #ukedchat @AndrewHassack #ukedchat Yeah, yeah, yeah. If the emperor looks naked to me it's because I'm too dumb to see his new clothes. @bekblayton But that's what I mean. Photos in books of chn working hands on or in groups seems to be frowned on... #ukedchat #ukedchat Agree with @kvnmcl Often differentiation is done 3 ways - too simplistic and definitely doesn't 'fit' RT @jamesdhobson: Small classes are expensive, pieties about differentiation are cheap. #ukedchat @oldandrewuk Either I do a 10 min input for class or 34 10min inputs, differentiated for groups, with visits by TA &again myself. #ukedchat @MartindalePaul only of staffing allows.Basic practice of skills supported by TA is one way of ensuring knowledge and skills embed #ukedchat #ukedchat No matter how you try to disguise it, differentiation merely shows you have fallen into the 3 way teaching trap. my class are working at levels P4 - NC1 such a variety of needs questioning, resources, LO's support all need to be differentiated #ukedchat RT @Wonderacademy: #ukedchat Differentiation can make a busy lesson but often froth and no real

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substance.Relationships and embedding mo ... #ukedchat I hate that word differentiation. PERSONALISATION in my view much better. Most important aspect is to plan in progression opps @bekblayton I'm trying to use diferentiated tool kits rather than worksheets so all chn can produce work in books at their level #ukedchat @davidhunter trying that now but only works if support is available to keep other half engaged and doing something productive #ukedchat @ianmorton65 APP for KS3, criteria sheet / marking grid for KS4 and 5 coursework and Specification as well. #ukedchat diff is in how we question and how we engage, rathe rthan in the provision of several different workshhets for each task #ukedchat @e11iewe11s ah, well thats a shame. They record their self evaluations? #ukedchat @AndrewHassack #ukedchat I've had all the CPD I can stomach. The fact is whole class instruction works. Always has, always will. @andrew_cowley23 I couldn't agree more! #ukedchat @MrsPTeach by year five certainly but bear in mind chn will not start reading/writing learning til 7 I think #ukedchat We support students in making film of an interview with an older person - great for range of abilities http://t.co/jBYif7Ov #ukedchat @day_tom @MrsPTeach yea as long as students know what HA looks like. Use exemplar work to drive learning for all abilities. #ukedchat @C_Farr0w #ukedchat , agreed sometimes it is all about the pace of a lesson, some get ideas quickly others need more explanation. RT @oldandrewuk: @AndrewHassack #ukedchat I've had all the CPD I can stomach. The fact is whole class instruction works. Always has, alw ... RT @oldandrewuk: @AndrewHassack #ukedchat I've had all the CPD I can stomach. The fact is whole class instruction works. Always has, alw ... As I develop as a teacher, the less I differentiate #ukedchat

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I've a mind to report @Lord_Sugar to Ofsted for not differentiating the tasks for Special Needs candidates on #YoungApprentice. #ukedchat @bekblayton Good idea. They self evaluate everything so could make it more in depth after a practical or verbal lesson. Thanks :) #ukedchat RT @mr_chadwick: As I develop as a teacher, the less I differentiate #ukedchat @IamStephReed #ukedchat Responding to kids as you find them is not "differentiation". It's natural human behaviour. It's instinct. @smiley1970 I subscribed to manga high for maths.give them targeted lessons and tasks to prepare for lesson or embed learning #ukedchat RT @kvnmcl: #ukedchat No matter how you try to disguise it, differentiation merely shows you have fallen into the 3 way teaching trap. @kvnmcl how about .. Immersion, reading data to inform teaching, deeper questioning and differentiation for behaviour! #ukedchat #ukedchat Most call it differentiation others call it teaching. It's the 'you must include it on a plan' that's nonsense #ukedchat I prefer to think of whether teaching is relevant for children rather than differentiation - respond to individual need ... RT @kvnmcl: #ukedchat Most call it differentiation others call it teaching. It's the 'you must include it on a plan' that's nonsense RT @JOHNSAYERS: #ukedchat I hate that word differentiation. PERSONALISATION in my view much better. Most important aspect is to plan in ... RT @oldandrewuk: @IamStephReed #ukedchat Responding to kids as you find them is not "differentiation". It's natural human behaviour. It' ... @ePaceonline #ukedchat the key is to check learning I think . If they struggled, revisit with extra support RT @kvnmcl: #ukedchat No matter how you try to disguise it, differentiation merely shows you have fallen into the 3 way teaching trap. @AndrewHassack Great idea, thanks. I'm doing some experimentation with different toolkits rather than

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scaffolded worksheets #ukedchat RT @kvnmcl: #ukedchat Most call it differentiation others call it teaching. It's the 'you must include it on a plan' that's nonsense RT @jamesdhobson: Small classes are expensive, pieties about differentiation are cheap. #ukedchat RT @kvnmcl: #ukedchat Most call it differentiation others call it teaching. It's the 'you must include it on a plan' that's nonsense @oldandrewuk @andrewhassack let's hope he doesn't get observed in a hurry ! #ukedchat @muttleyknight #ukedchat Once again. I agree with you. Differentiation is vital for all to progress against LOs. RT @Monty_Math: #ukedchat I prefer to think of whether teaching is relevant for children rather than differentiation - respond to indivi ... RT @Super_Work: I differentiated a lesson once. I got the job! #ukedchat All classes are mixed ability, even in setting and streaming. I'd expect to see different expectation of different abilities. #ukedchat #ukedchat Some people getting upset about attacks on differentiation. Don't,there is a place for addressing ability but good teaching is key Now remember, everyone: There are no 'Lower Abilities' - just 'Lower Levels.' #ukedchat #ukedchat ... Sometimes whole class teaching is relevant to all, sometimes different input / tasks are needed. I'm sensing a primary/secondary opinion split on this subject! #UKEdChat @kvnmcl indeed, but with range of ability from l2c to l5c you need 2 do it #ukedchat @JOHNSAYERS #ukedchat personalisation much better term @Teachric @MrsPTeach failure depends on your view of targets. If performance is your goal, failure is hard wired in your system #ukedchat @Mrs___F Seeing your class as top, middle, bottom and assigning work that challenges none of them #ukedchat

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RT @oldandrewuk: #ukedchat Teachers are made to feel inadequate because they can't teach & differentiate at the same time until they ... #ukedchat we have turned a corner tonight. @oldandrewuk That put down needs differentiating for me as I have no idea what you're talking about #ukedchat #emporer I use a plan so that I am identifying and generating question to cover different levels of thinking personalising isnt that diff #ukedchat RT @Monty_Math: #ukedchat I prefer to think of whether teaching is relevant for children rather than differentiation - respond to indivi ... RT @JOHNSAYERS: #ukedchat I hate that word differentiation. PERSONALISATION in my view much better. Most important aspect is to plan in ... RT @Wonderacademy: #ukedchat Some people getting upset about attacks on differentiation. Don't,there is a place for addressing ability b ... @Wonderacademy good teaching involves differentiation !! #ukedchat #ukedchat I prefer differentiation by expectation and support given. @cherrylkd @muttleyknight but what is differentiation? Different tasks? Pace? Support? #ukedchat @kvnmcl I agree with that, I've never understood including a section on differentiation for every lesson #ukedchat @IamStephReed We teach mixed ability classes arranged in ability groups - works well but for some behaviour issues #ukedchat @muttleyknight @oldandrewuk @AndrewHassack Whole class instruction works for teachers but not for most of the kids (just ask them) #ukedchat RT @cherrylkd: #ukedchat If you don't believe in differentiation try teaching P3 to NC 4 in a lesson & then tell me they all progres ... @e11iewe11s @bekblayton This is what I am working on doing (especially with talk4writing) as I believe they can ALL access it #ukedchat @oldandrewuk do you differentiate through task? I will give some pupils different activities or resources to

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use... #ukedchat @mrpeel But differentiated language, font size, would allow greater access. With technology, not difficult. #ukedchat @MrIanHickman i think primary and secondary have very different experiences of it #ukedchat RT @Monty_Math #ukedchat ... Sometimes whole class teaching is relevant to all, sometimes different input / tasks r needed. < yes. AFL :-D Looking for inspirational RE teachers who blog and share ideas. Any volunteers or nominations? #ukedchat @MrAWebb Sounds great? Is that happening in your school or something that you're interested in? #ukedchat Need info on any primary schools that don't have 'class' classrooms, each room subject themed,chn move around innovative approach #ukedchat RT @MrIanHickman: Differentiation: the art of creating challenging learning opportunities for a range of abilities. #UKEdChat RT @cherrylkd: @muttleyknight #ukedchat Once again. I agree with you. Differentiation is vital for all to progress against LOs. #ukedchat Differentiation begins and ends with the kids whether you stream or not. Where are they and where are they going to aim for? @MartindalePaul #ukedchat If you are practising not learning then coaching not teaching is necessary. Other than that, let teachers teach. RT @JOHNSAYERS: #ukedchat I hate that word differentiation. PERSONALISATION in my view much better. Most important aspect is to plan in ... My question plan sheets I keep and track what students have used so I can plan different Qs progression Qs #ukedchat http://t.co/Bs8XsEJf @Michael_Merrick Trying to teach pupils independence and challenge, not always but its good for creating purpose and competition #ukedchat @MartindalePaul #ukedchat If the kids are having to teach each other then there's something wrong. Let them learn from an expert.

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@C_Farr0w @muttleyknight Pretty much all of those. Anything that enables all to progress to best of their ability #ukedchat RT @vausekatie: "@oldandrewuk: #ukedchat Differentiation is a pile of arse. It's jargon of the worst sort, turned into some kind of holy ... @davidfawcett27: Looking beyond a lesson in SOLO: http://t.co/Ygift4hn #solo #ukedchat < don't how I missed this! Cracking post! @AntHeald it has been rebranded as a science. It is basically the intelligence to see where and when to teach what #ukedchat Fascinating discussion about #differentiation on #ukedchat just now. A wide variety of views. And lots of questions... @nicoladarling78 @e11iewe11s talk4writing is brill for differentiation (or whatever were calling it!) oral rehearsal supports all #ukedchat #ukedchat @muttleyknight Of course. But the best teaching captures the imagination and is built on relationships and increasing motivation please remember to differentiate up and not always use bette rkids to support learning of weaker #ukedchat @kvnmcl @Mrs___F What about idea of diff'n on the hoof? See how input(s) go, do AfL, then group chn & rpt. Teach/assess/teach #ukedchat Gave kids differentiated resources during an observation once. Got good obs. but I've despised it ever since. Cruel, frankly. #ukedchat @JOHNSAYERS Agree. But for many, consideration of differential need is step towards personalisation, expecting within the group. #ukedchat @kvnmcl @ianaddison #ukedchat Top middle bottom isn't entirely helpful. Most schools I know differentiate for each sublevel in Lit & Num. @rashush2 #ukedchat In a situation where teaching is prevented, then nobody can condemn you for not teaching. But let's not promote it. RT @TeamTait: QR codes in action to develop inquisitive learners in our RE dept #ukedchat http://t.co/0NVZGOrw #ukedchat. One thing I would question is when teachers

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Is life differentiated? Are their different cashpoints for those who dont like green and black screens? #ukedchat RT @MrIanHickman: Differentiation: the art of creating challenging learning opportunities for a range of abilities. #UKEdChat @kvnmcl @Mrs___F But then if you push the bottom to the middle, middle to the top and top to higher level then all challenged? #ukedchat Using differentiation to inform & promote good behaviour. Planning for and anticipating how those challenging pupils will react #ukedchat I get 'told off' for lack of differentiation when planning or books are moderated, not when I'm observed! #ukedchat @memento_multum #ukedchat The question is whether the claim is plausible. Split the teaching in 3 and kids learn a third as much. RT @Wonderacademy: #ukedchat Some people getting upset about attacks on differentiation. Don't,there is a place for addressing ability b ... @sweepings12 what did the rest do in that situation? #ukedchat @oldandrewuk Depends if U R simply disseminating knowledge.Chn don't learn perseverance, stickability, teamwork etc by watching U. #ukedchat @Teachric that's a poor argument #ukedchat @Wonderacademy I'm afraid that's just apart of it #justmyopinion #ukedchat #UKedchat we need to talk about learning,help pupils become partners in own learning not have learning 'done' to them! @memento_multum #ukedchat And don't get me started on levels. Levels are nonsense on stilts. They mean nothing. Are there different prices in supermarkets for those who cannot count to 100? Is the Olympics differentiated? #ukedchat @ePaceonline: #ukedchat Every class has 30 different pupils all trying to learn the same material in wide variety of ways. Really? RT @oldandrewuk: @AndrewHassack #ukedchat I've

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had all the CPD I can stomach. The fact is whole class instruction works. Always has, alw ... @JOHNSAYERS Looks great - would think they will become Q experts! Love the Quiz Show style question section. Great idea #ukedchat @jamesdhobson Even a class of 12 is mixed ability, then you'd have personalisation of expectation. #ukedchat "@oldandrewuk: @memento_multum #ukedchat And don't get me started on levels. Levels are nonsense on stilts. They mean nothing." <- yup RT @ePaceonline: #UKedchat we need to talk about learning,help pupils become partners in own learning not have learning 'done' to them! @Teachric Not sure what that has to do with streaming classes #ukedchat - mixing them might help both sets reach beyond potential @davidhunter I don't know what you meant to say, but we don't have different learning styles. #ukedchat @mr_chadwick Is that 'consciously differentiate'? #familiaritybreedscontempt #ukedchat Very interesting #ukedchat on differentiation tonight. Makes me feel that my views are more widely felt that I'd thought. RT @oldandrewuk: @memento_multum #ukedchat And don't get me started on levels. Levels are nonsense on stilts. They mean nothing. @IamStephReed #ukedchat That's like my class. Unfair to not differentiate. My P3s can't access same lesson as my NC 3s without it. #ukedchat @cherrylkd @muttleyknight LO are a tool for managerialism - not a key ingredient of learning RT @JOHNSAYERS: #ukedchat I hate that word differentiation. PERSONALISATION in my view much better. Most important aspect is to plan in ... If I didn't differentiate my lessons through support, questions, language, resources, assessment then only some would meet LO's #ukedchat RT @andywhiteway: Very interesting #ukedchat on differentiation tonight. Makes me feel that my views are more widely felt that I'd thought.

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RT @eyebeams: TMTwist 29-11-2012 http://t.co/Gm6AgFFX #storify #tmtwist #ukedchat @Wonderacademy Repeat teaching for all. What abut the ones who don't need the repetition? #ukedchat #ukedchat If you say "differentiation by ..." amongst a group of teachers - the secondary ones will all shout 'outcome' ;) RT @cherrylkd: @IamStephReed #ukedchat That's like my class. Unfair to not differentiate. My P3s can't access same lesson as my NC 3s wi ... #ukedchat In theory we plan lessons perfectly pitched 30 ways. In practice we would be dead! @Teachric can see what you're getting at but the Olympics is differentiated isn't it? Different events? and Paralympics moreso? #ukedchat I am seeing a few people on the #ukedchat with fiendishly complicated differentiation schemes. These people are called " ex teachers" Ha! RT @mr_chadwick: I get 'told off' for lack of differentiation when planning or books are moderated, not when I'm observed! #ukedchat RT @ePaceonline: #UKedchat we need to talk about learning,help pupils become partners in own learning not have learning 'done' to them! @ethinking @cherrylkd @muttleyknight LO's give leaning a focus and reason, surely? #ukedchat RT @ePaceonline: #UKedchat we need to talk about learning,help pupils become partners in own learning not have learning 'done' to them! Another shoutout for any UK educators to join this years Secret Santa - DM me yr details if you want to take part #ukedchat @muttleyknight @AndrewHassack #ukedchat Go on, cheer him on. If his best argument is insult those who disagree, he'll need the support. @Super_Work @lord_sugar Are there any special needs youngsters on Young apprentice? I've not seen any so far #ukedchat RT @ethinking: #ukedchat @cherrylkd @muttleyknight LO are a tool for managerialism - not a key ingredient of learning RT @ePaceonline: #UKedchat we need to talk about

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RT @ePaceonline: #ukedchat Personalisation key to IamStephReed effective teaching, just because we teach well doesn't mean pupils learn well. @oldandrewuk @andrewhassack doesn't it actually say muttleyknight that didactic teaching won't mean a lesson will be judged to be inadequate? #ukedchat @IamStephReed #ukedchat If necessary. But ideally, a oldandrewuk class can learn most if they are all being taught together. What makes a good marksheet? #math #maths #edchat L1v1n9byNum63r5 #ukedchat #ukedchat - I know we have to use shorthand on twitter jackieschneider but I hate seeing "a 2c kid" It's a terrible label @cherrylkd @C_Farr0w @ethinking @muttleyknight do day_tom you get kids to choose own lo's? #ukedchat @IamStephReed #ukedchat And we should remember oldandrewuk the same task, suitably designed, can work at many levels. RT @TeamTait: QR codes in action to develop samsalsa83 inquisitive learners in our RE dept #ukedchat http://t.co/0NVZGOrw RT @Wonderacademy: #ukedchat @muttleyknight Of StrictTeacher99 course. But the best teaching captures the imagination and is built on relationships and ... #ukedchat the only differentiation I want to generate is a JOHNSAYERS variety of thinking for learning and to apply thinking/ learning to Solo RT @Super_Work: I differentiated a lesson once. I got whizzybabes the job! #ukedchat @C_Farr0w @chrischivers2 I agree ! That's what in muttleyknight saying! It's more about putting them into different ability groups #ukedchat IamStephReed @oldandrewuk so differentiating tasks... #ukedchat Of *course* it's essential to recognise & respond to AntHeald individuals. It's the bull & burdens associated w differentiation that irks #ukedchat @cherrylkd @ethinking @muttleyknight you have a C_Farr0w class of 9? I have classes of 27 . How can I apply? #ukedchat it's not so much the principle as the time involved.. and rashush2 the paperwork #ukedchat davidhunter dylanwiliam:Going to a good rather than average school

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adds 1/3 of one grade at GCSE.This would increase DDDDDDD to DDDDDCCC. #ukedchat Anyone that would like their students to have a go at making a short film http://t.co/rtKuUx1h get in touch! Great experience! #ukedchat You can build an entire career on building relationships, empowerment and motivation.No national strategy can beat it ;) #ukedchat #ukedchat - too much education chat is "teacher centred" - we put needs of school before kids @oldandrewuk @iamstephreed ideally they can be taught together but with their needs catered for and thought of as individuals #ukedchat The key to differentiation is knowing the children in your class and what they are capable of achieving. #ukedchat @AndrewHassack @MrsPTeach @muttleyknight #ukedchat You might want to get out some pom poms if you are here to cheerlead. @Engleeshteacher jolly chat on #ukedchat at mo -take a gander RT @Primary_Ed: The key to differentiation is knowing the children in your class and what they are capable of achieving. #ukedchat #ukedchat I dont believe differentiation has to be hard work #SmarterNotHarder RT @syded06: After watching #ukedchat I have found out that we can't learn something unless someone talks to us for an hour about it :) @muttleyknight #ukedchat you are on a roll tonight, very much agree with your thoughts RT @Primary_Ed: The key to differentiation is knowing the children in your class and what they are capable of achieving. #ukedchat @LeilaGhaddab it's anecdotal of course at this stage. And I wouldn't trust anything quantitative witha group of 30 chn #ukedchat RT @Primary_Ed: The key to differentiation is knowing the children in your class and what they are capable of achieving. #ukedchat RT @Primary_Ed: The key to differentiation is knowing the children in your class and what they are capable of

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achieving. #ukedchat @davidhunter - frankly biggest indicator of your educational achievement is your family income #ukedchat #ukedchat I think sometimes differentiation is used as an excuse to dumb down. All kids should be given opp to learn at same level . RT @Primary_Ed: The key to differentiation is knowing the children in your class and what they are capable of achieving. #ukedchat Big problem in my opinion is people struggle to stick with personalising learning and so teachers try and shelf, try and shelf #ukedchat ... RT @rpwillan: #ukedchat I dont believe differentiation has to be hard work #SmarterNotHarder #ukedchat using the concept of flipping your lessons helps overcome the stress of planning 30 differentiated learnings "@mr_chadwick: I get 'told off' for lack of differentiation when planning or books are moderated, not when I'm observed! #ukedchat" me too.. Doesnt mean we shouldnt try and improve odds RT @jackieschneider - biggest indicator of educational achievement is family income #ukedchat @MartindalePaul #ukedchat Indeed. What I am saying applies only to education, not therapy or personality modification. RT @JOHNSAYERS: #ukedchat I hate that word differentiation. PERSONALISATION in my view much better. Most important aspect is to plan in ... #ukedchat Differentiation: not a new word, yet it's amazing how many schools don't do it. Poor teachers and a weak head to blame. Suggestions for "lazy" differentiation anyone? #ukedchat Interestingly, one of my weaker writers (I thought) sat with the stronger writers today and produced a much higher level of work #ukedchat @memento_multum The trick is not to give them the choice. #ukedchat Big thing with personalisation is it takes TIME. GIVE it time. Sit one on one with students as much as possible.

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IDENTIFY needs #ukedchat @rashush2 Use your brighter students to 'coach' your weaker ones #ukedchat RT @mr_chadwick: As I develop as a teacher, the less I differentiate #ukedchat @rashush2 what do you mean by 'lazy differentiation?' #ukedchat @C_Farr0w #ukedchat But children aren't at the same level! @rpwillan - means we should speak out more out vulnerable families face welfare cuts #ukedchat @oldandrewuk I am dangerously close to agreeing with you. So how do you fel about streaming? #ukedchat @Tessotd No. I am saying that only activities can be differentiated, not teaching. #ukedchat how has a student been helped by constant heavy scaffolding of essays when in exams there are none? panic ensues #ukedchat RT @ePaceonline: #ukedchat Personalisation key to effective teaching, just because we teach well doesn't mean pupils learn well. @davidhunter @LeilaGhaddab Small-scale qualitative research would still be well worth it! Action research-I'd read with interest! #ukedchat A week nearly done and I can confirm that teaching is one of the hardest working professions. #ukedchat RT @Wonderacademy: #ukedchat Differentiation can make a busy lesson but often froth and no real substance.Relationships and embedding mo ... RT @Primary_Ed: The key to differentiation is knowing the children in your class and what they are capable of achieving. #ukedchat @IamStephReed Effective but lo-effort/time strategies! #ukedchat #ukedchat I feel one of the big shifts I've seen is away from this lesson must be differentiated to the lesson should try and meet needs @IamStephReed @rashush2 Lazy differentiation is a la @thelazyteacher who has a book about children working harder than you. V.good #ukedchat @C_Farr0w In a lot of lessons this is true although there are a range of mathematicians in my class where

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that doesn't work :( #ukedchat @davidhunter #ukedchat Our personal tastes & preferences are quite distinct from what actually works. Some prefer not to learn. @rashush2 #ukedchat Throw coloured paper in the air,students choose a colour and decide what the colour represents,get into groups and argue #ukedchat I like to see them progress without the label #solo #HWWWWW questioning and getting all sorts of answers, #happylearners @rashush2 good point #ukedchat @jackieschneider #ukedchat I read 85% of learning done outside school somewhere #ukedchat Diff by outcome sometimes best strategy eg for creative writing (once they can write!) #ukedchat #ukedchat Best lesson I taught? My job interview. Took me 6 days to plan. Who says observing lessons is indicative of someone's teaching??? ... of learners - is this the case in other schools? #ukedchat @Burgess_DM Have a look at http://t.co/KGO2G5ZU use tab to look at ideas working in schools. #ukedchat @Wonderacademy Why?! #ukedchat #ukedchat if differentiation is so fundamentally important for teachers why is every inset day the same? What are you OPENING up to students to LEARNEXPLORE? Generate an effective planning strategies to provide VARIETY of approaches. #ukedchat @C_Farr0w True but not all start with same skill/ability level hence need to diff approach #ukedchat @ethinking when your teaching pupils with autism, repetition is key #ukedchat @JamesTheo @muttleyknight @AndrewHassack #ukedchat Let me check. No, it's still an insult. You might want to face up to that. Some people seem to think that differentiation is about labelling children. It really isn't! #AfL #UKEdChat #ukedchat Differentiation is tied up with overly detailed planning, which can be a burden to skilled practitioners. Keep those paths open! @oldandrewuk ok. Discussion works best for me.watch

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TV and listen to jokes and don't remember a thing #ukedchat RT @mr_chadwick: As I develop as a teacher, the less I differentiate #ukedchat keeps forgetting hashtags #ukedchat #hashtagbaby @Teachric @davidhunter @LeilaGhaddab Tell that to Jean McNiff at el! But, see what you're saying. Not a 140 character debate! #ukedchat I love this animation about differentiation http://t.co/Jp2L81HM explains effective strategies well #ukedchat RT @jamesdhobson: Small classes are expensive, pieties about differentiation are cheap. #ukedchat Just 5 minutes of #ukedchat remain. Final thoughts? @oliverquinland Flickr photo's from #TMTwist so far http://t.co/KUqGgj2H #UKedchat @jodieworld @dawnhallybone @ebd35 PERSONALISATION could be a grid matrix for Qs & IDENTIFYING through marking/learning discussions which Q for specific folk to try #ukedchat @StephenConnor7 @davidhunter #ukedchat Hard to imagine how you'd learn a song without hearing it. Anyone got ideas for good projects to do with KS2 on Raspberry Pi please? #ukedchat RT @rlewin75: #ukedchat if differentiation is so fundamentally important for teachers why is every inset day the same? Agree RT @PinMr: Differentiation is tied up with overly detailed planning, which can be a burden to skilled practitioners. #ukedchat @LeilaGhaddab @Levels do we have some legal requirement to teach by age grps in schools.doesn't seem to apply to rural primaries. #ukedchat tetchy #ukedchat all teachers respond to needs of students in front of them. Argument is about the visible planning and manner of delivery @Monty_Math agreed, the teacher is expected to know individuals/groups/interests etc not just top, middle, bottom #ukedchat RT @ethinking: #ukedchat @cherrylkd @muttleyknight LO are a tool for managerialism - not a key ingredient of learning

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RT @JOHNSAYERS: #ukedchat I hate that word differentiation. PERSONALISATION in my view much better. Most important aspect is to plan in ... @davidhunter @StephenConnor7 #ukedchat Assumed so, but you are fundamentally wrong about how we learn. @rlewin75 - I ask that every time! Most teaching is vastly superior to inset I endure #ukedchat RT @rlewin75: #ukedchat if differentiation is so fundamentally important for teachers why is every inset day the same? RT @kvnmcl: #ukedchat Differentiation leads to categorising children as top, middle, bottom, or some strange teacher/school set acronym. ... RT @PinMr: #ukedchat Differentiation is tied up with overly detailed planning, which can be a burden to skilled practitioners. Keep thos ... Differentiation by outcome rather than by ability can prove far more effective. #ukedchat differentiation by process and by content... we need to stimulate all pupils. We are all agreeing this can take a lot of time... #ukedchat RT @EducatedTeacher: #ukedchat Best lesson I taught? My job interview. Took me 6 days to plan. Who says observing lessons is indicative ... @MrIanHickman I've had students say "is it because I'm not as clever!?" When giving them differentiated tasks. Giving it a stigma #ukedchat RT @Primary_Ed: Differentiation by outcome rather than by ability can prove far more effective. #ukedchat Point to it.. Try it this lesson.. Or enhance how you used this Q by repeating (redrafting your thinking) it. This q is harder.. #ukedchat Final thoughts? Definitely including a question on differentiation next time we're interviewing! #UKEdChat RT @backtoteaching: A week nearly done and I can confirm that teaching is one of the hardest working professions. #ukedchat Due to being lazy, I need the moderator to stay behind and explain things to me *personally* I have "needs" you know! #ukedchat

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