Blog #6: Differenting Readiness or Interest?

I think that it's important to use both in that classroom. I think if the topic seems like it might be something that is tough for the kids to get, differentiation for readiness would be a good idea. Students need to be scaffolded up so the task doesn't seem so daunting and intimidating. I think that differentiating for interest can be done anytime that it fits. For example, if you are giving a writing assignment you could give the students a list of topics to write about. They are still writing and all doing the same assignment, but they are able to choose something they are interested in to write about. Sometimes you can differentiate for both. For example, using the Think-Tac-Toe model. Students are able to choose 3 choices out of 9. Some choices are less complex than others. Some choices allow students to work with partners, other choices are individual. I think by switching it up the kids will learn best. Sometimes by differentiating for readiness, other times for interest, and sometimes for both.