Standard: Cultivating Effective Instructional Design to Co-plan, Teach and Assess Learning.
Theme: Differentiated Learning
Growth Phase: Established
Growth Indicator: Learning experiences support differentiated learning approaches and processes.
Noted Canadian authors Koechlin and Zwaan discuss how the school library best supports all students in a variety of approaches and include a comprehensive check chart for differentiation strategies.
Koechlin, Carol & Zwaan, Sandi. (2008). Everyone wins: differentiation in the school library. Teacher-Librarian 35 (5): 8-13. https://learnsask.net/uploads/9/5/3/6/95368874/11_everyone_wins_nov282008_ckoechlinandszwaan.pdf
In this video clip filmed at the March 2017 QSLiN Library Symposium, Diana Maliszewski shares simple and effective strategies and resources to support ESL learners in language and reading growth.
Quebec School Librarian’s Network (QSLiN). (2017, November 1). Simple Steps for Supporting Students Who Speak Other Languages with Diana Maliszewski [Video file]. Retrieved from https://qslin.org/new-video-simple-steps-for-supporting-students-who-speak-other-languages-with-diana-maliszewski/
In this interview teacher-librarian Mira Campbell and her partner teacher who was teaching a Special Education class planned a “book tasting” unit for special needs students using the book cafe concept, creating “an extremely positive experience” for their learners. Included in the interview is illustrations of the process, how to set up a book cafe, and helpful resources to use.
Ohi, D. R.. (2017). How Mira Campbell and Shelly Narayan Created a Book Tasting Café at F.H. Miller Jr. Retrieved from http://inkygirl.com/inkygirl-main/2018/10/22/how-mira-campbell-and-shelly-narayan-created-a-book-tasting.html
This book is the newly updated version of the foundational text with new research and insights. The second edition “to the how of differentiation provides the thoughtful strategies teachers need to create and maintain classrooms where each student is recognized and respected and every student thrives”.
Tomlinson, C.A., & Imbeau, M.B. (2023). Leading and Managing a Differentiated Classroom, 2nd Edition. Arlington, VA: ASCD. Retrieved from https://www.ascd.org/books/leading-and-managing-a-differentiated-classroom-2nd-edition?chapter=understanding-differentiation-in-order-to-lead-aiming-for-fidelity
With support from the Ontario Ministry of Education’s Special Education/Success For All Branch, LD@school provides Ontario educators with meaningful information to support students with LDs. Includes resources and information to support diversity, equity, inclusion, early literacy, reading.
Learning Disabilities Association of Ontario. (2020). LD@school. Retrieved from https://www.ldatschool.ca/