10/26/2025
Interview Question: "How do you differentiate your instruction?"
Differentiated instruction simply means teaching in a way that meets the needs of all your different learners. It's not about making a separate lesson for each student, but about tweaking your lessons so everyone can reach the same goal in a way that works for them.
Example:
In my ELA (English Language Arts) class, I differentiate my instruction throughout our class structure:
1. Warm-Up Activity (5 minutes)
I might have a simple writing prompt on the board.
How I differentiate: For some students, the prompt might be a sentence starter. For others, it could be a picture to describe. This way, everyone can start successfully at their own level.
2. Direct Instruction (10-15 minutes)
I teach a new skill, like understanding "theme" in a story.
How I differentiate: I don't just talk. I use visuals, I act out examples, and I have key words written on the board. This helps my visual learners, my auditory learners, and my English Language Learners all grasp the same concept.
3. Guided Practice (10-15 minutes)
We practice together.
How I differentiate: Students can choose how they want to work. They can talk with a partner, work in a small group with me, or even use a digital tool on their chromebook. This gives them a voice and a choice.
4. Independent Practice (15-20 minutes)
This is where they show what they know.
How I differentiate: I often give choices. For example, to show they understand the "theme," they can either:
Write a paragraph; Create a storyboard with drawings; Record a short video explaining it.
The goal is the same, to identify the theme but the how is up to them!
5. Closure and Exit Ticket (5 minutes)
I quickly check for understanding.
How I differentiate: The exit ticket could be one question with three different sentence frames to answer it, or it could be a thumbs-up/thumbs-down for a quick check-in.
PS: This is how I make sure no student is left behind and no student is bored! Itโs all about small adjustments to make learning accessible for everyone. It shows you care about each student's individual success. ๐
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