Differentiation

Definition

The practice of tailoring instruction to different learners' needs, because apparently one-size-fits-all is not actually one-size-fits-all.

Example Usage

The teacher used differentiation by providing texts at multiple reading levels, though some students still complained it wasn't personalized enough.

Origin

Popularized by Carol Ann Tomlinson in the 1990s-2000s

Fun Fact

Differentiation sounds great in theory but requires teachers to plan multiple versions of everything, which is exhausting.

Source: Differentiated Instruction and Inclusive Education literature

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