individualized instruction

Describes the Daily Five literacy program which consists of independent tasks for students and allows elementary teachers more time to meet with small groups or individuals; and provides advice on implementing it in the classroom.

Presents an introduction to differentiated instruction, a systematic approach to planning curriculum and instruction to meet the needs of academically diverse learners, and features annotated lesson plans for differentiated units in a variety of curriculum areas, geared toward students in themiddle grades.

Explains how the curriculum planning model Understanding by Design (UbD) and the teaching model Differentiated Instruction (DI) fit together and can be integrated for student success, discussing such topics as responsive teaching with UbD and assessment in academically diverse classrooms.

Looks at the process by which differentiated instruction was implemented at a middle-income elementary school and a mixed-income high school, providing insights into how to approach change, guide staff, foster continued growth, monitor progress, nurture teacher leaders, and provide support and role models.

Describes a variety of strategies educators can use to change the pace, level, or type of instruction in order to reach and teach all learners.

Presents a comprehensive study of the challenges and rewards of addressing the needs of students who are struggling with reading and features five effective teaching principles for the classroom.

Offers teachers on overview of task rotation, explaining what it is, why it is a popular learning style, what the four interrelated tasks are, and how they can be integrated into the curriculum.