DIFFERENTIATED+CURRICULUM

=Definition= Learning experiences organised for students of varying ability. Also referred to as [|layered curriculum].

In practical term most teachers would cope with three layers of curriculum suited to:
 * developing students (or students with a difficulty)
 * the bulk of students
 * advanced, gifted, talented and students seeking extension

=Pedagogy= Provide students with varying abilities opportuntity for learning most suited to their needs. This can mbe achieved in a number of ways.

[|Bloom's Taxonomy] can be used to develop learning activities.

[|Gardener's Multiple Intelligences] aproach can be used to provide a variety of options for students.

=Assessment Strategies= Ensure every assessment task provides opportuntity for sucess for students of all levels of ability. To achieve this consider allocating say:

60% of tasks (marks) suited to students of limited ability (draw primarily from Blooms' Knowledge & Comprehension) 30% of tasks (marks) suited to the majority of students (draw mainly from Bloom's Application & Analysis) 10% of task (marks) suited to advanced students (draw from Bloom's Synthesis & Evaluation)

In order to maintain the interest and enthusiasm of advanced students, consider an early approasal of their abilties and if recognition of prior learning or current competency may be an appropriate stategy.

In board terms eaxh learning activity or assessment could consist of:


 * C Layer:
 * Basic knowledge, understanding. The student builds on his/her current level of core information.

Application or manipulation of the information learned in the C layer. Problem solving or other higher level thinking tasks can be placed here.
 * B Layer:**


 * A Layer:
 * Critical Thinking and Analysis. This layer requires the highest and most complex thought.

C/B layer formative components where students are provided with stimulus information and required to interpret and record. (75%)

Note: Propsoed % indicated only. B/A layer summative components. (25%)

Best Practice Example of Layered Cirriculum/Assessment