Differentiated Instructional Strategies for the Block Schedule

"This is an incredible resource for teachers interested in ways to use best practices in planning for differentiation. The highly readable text is packed with user-friendly strategies for incorporating formative and summative assessments, brain-compatible learning, backward design lesson planning, and more. I will pick up this book again and again!"—Jodi Mulholland, PrincipalStonybrook School, Kinnelon, NJ

"The checklist for reviewing and analyzing curriculum maps is powerful, giving teachers guidance on differentiating instruction while teaching on the block."—Delphia Young, Coordinator of Special ProjectsClayton County Public Schools, Jonesboro, GAFill in the blocks with time-tested tips and tools!

Block scheduling offers a valuable opportunity to tailor differentiated teaching and learning styles to students. Extended time also opens the door for exploring concepts, independent study, group work, and collaboration. This handy reference will alleviate "idea block" and provide creative teaching strategies.

Gayle H. Gregory and Lynne E. Herndon provide in-depth coverage of best practices in Differentiated Instructional Strategies for the Block Schedule along with a full range of visual, auditory, tactile, and kinesthetic learning opportunities. Highlights include:

• Strategies to help all learners succeed
• Information on learning styles, multiple intelligences, data-driven and standards-based lesson planning, teaching methods, and curriculum alignment
• More than 100 planning tools, matrixes, rubrics, templates, graphic organizers, and choice boards

Teachers will find a wealth of practical tips and proven research-based teaching strategies that maximize learning during the block.