WHAT IS DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTION?

STUDENT CENTERED LEARNING

Differentiated instruction brings the students to the forefront of
learning. The teacher is there to support, structure, and
collaborate with students throughout the process. Through
blending class, small group and individualized instruction,
students are provided with multiple avenues to information and
developing understanding. This form of instruction challenges
the students to be active and engaged participants, who take on
MS. WITTLER leadership roles. It is a community of learning in which everyone
ART ROOM feels welcomed and contributes to everyone else feeling
welcomed.
The goal for each student is maximum growth, from
his/her current learning position. Carol Ann Tomlinson,
WELCOME! Author of How to differentiate instruction in Mixed-ability classrooms
Welcome to the Art room! This
will be my second year teaching
WHAT WILL THIS LOOK LIKE IN THE ART ROOM?
here at Line Creek Elementary. In
my classroom your kids will be Fluid movements and transitions between introduction
learning all about the arts, using to material/objectives, discussion, creation, & reflection.
problem solving and critical Lessons/projects that are centered around a big idea,
thinking to explore various but are open-ended, allowing students to bring
mediums and styles. individuality to what they are creating.
Clear expectations and goals
Opportunities for various avenues to learning kinetic,
ABOUT ME visual and verbal
My name is Emily Wittler. I Positive and supportive work environment
received my Bachelor for Art
Education from the University of
Kansas. I will be implementing
differentiated instruction methods
in the art classroom - setting high
expectations, in order to keep
students challenged with content
that allows for personal
connections, teaches big ideas,
and connects to everyday life. I
will work daily to instill a sense of
pride and accomplishment within
the students who enter my art
classroom.

Email-
wittlere@parkhill.k12.mo.us