Differentiated teaching: Targeted small group instruction

Live-cast Monday 18 March 2024

Delve into how to strategically use formative data for instructional planning and differentiation. Explore the fundamental components of reading instructions, the intricacies of the workshop model and strategies for effective small group differentiation. You’ll also discover the delicate balance between assessment and strategic data collection that will pave the way for comprehensive student growth.

Relevant links and resources:

• Continue to dive into this topic with our free Term 2 PL course for PETAA members: Planning for differentiation.
• Want to dig more into student data? Members who view this webinar can register for online PL course Understanding student data (created by Dr Selena Fisk)

Key topics covered during the webinar include:

1. 06:10: What are the essential components of reading instruction?
2. 09:03: How the workshop model and the gradual release of responsibility work together on reading instructions?
3. 22:54: Using instructional practices to bridge the gap between learners and learning.
4. 24:05: Questions to ask implementing small group differentiating instructional practice.
5. 24:51: How do we identify who needs what?
6. 27:41: Balance of summative and formative assessments.
7. 29:30: The importance of data collection, how it is compiled, analysed for patterns and trends and form the group in similar needs.
8. 34:41: What are the goals of small group instruction?