Differentiated instruction is a pedagogical framework designed to address the diverse learning needs present within any classroom. Unlike a one-size-fits-all approach, differentiated instruction recognizes that students vary widely in terms of their prior knowledge, skill levels, interests, cultural backgrounds, and preferred learning modalities. As such, teachers who employ differentiated instruction intentionally design lessons that offer multiple avenues for students to engage with the content, process new information, and demonstrate their understanding. This method is grounded in research from educational psychology and constructivist learning theories, which support the idea that students learn best when instruction is responsive to their individual needs and experiences. The implementation of differentiated instruction can take several forms, commonly categorized into adjustments to content, process, product, and learning environment. Differentiating content may involve presenting information at varying levels of complexity, offering choices of topics, or using a variety of instructional materials such as texts, videos, and interactive media. Process differentiation focuses on how students […]