Reflection # 5

Differentiated instruction strategies are different teaching techniques and approaches applied when teaching different students. These strategies have been there since time immemorial but it was done without knowledge. Both formal and informal education systems use this approach only at different degrees. In today's world, extensive research has been conducted on human anatomy and psychology. This has led to the better understanding of the human species. From these research works, we have come to understand the human brain and how it acquires knowledge. This understanding has led to scientists realizing that human thinking and understanding vary on different humans. Teachers therefore are required to assess their individual students personally and determine the level of ability of the different students. Understanding of their abilities will enable grouping of students with similar ability. The grouping will ensure teaching students depending on their abilities. Those who learn fast will be taught at a different speed as compared to slow learners. Instructors should use a method of learning that engages the students. This ensures that students don't get distracted and if they do the instructor will note it in due time. Engagement teaching also helps the instructor to discover the abilities of individual learners. The learners too do not get bored quickly. Differentiated instruction strategies will vary from educational system and whatever the system the instructor should make sure there is use of authentic assessing based on what is taught, observed and probably what is learned in the teaching sessions. The assessments test should have clear instructions that will not confuse learners.