word
Differentiated Instruction
dif-er-EN-shee-ay-ted in-STRUK-shun
/ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃieɪtɪd ɪnˈstrʌkʃən/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
diferENsheeaytedinSTRUKshun
Dictionary meaning
A teaching approach in which educators tailor content, process, product, and learning environment to meet the diverse readiness levels, interests, and learning profiles of individual students within the same classroom.
Examples
- Differentiated instruction allowed the teacher to challenge gifted students while supporting struggling learners simultaneously.
- Implementing differentiated instruction requires careful pre-assessment of student needs.
Synonyms: differentiation, individualized instruction
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