Expert practical help on differentiating classroom instruction

The creative and practical Dr Paula Kluth, '... is a consultant, author, advocate, and independent scholar who works with teachers and families to provide inclusive opportunities for students with disabilities and to create more responsive and engaging schooling experiences for all learners. Paula is a former special educator who has served as a classroom teacher and inclusion facilitator. Her professional interests include differentiating instruction and inclusive schooling.' (About Paula Kluth on Facebook).

As an engaging writer and speaker, she is a popular presenter with many organisations, including Down syndrome  support groups in the US. The Down Syndrome Guild of Greater Kansas City recently posted the link to this article as a very useful resource for teachers at the beginning of the new school year in the northern hemisphere. It is a timeless resource, differentiation of the curriculum is always on the agenda for schools and students.

Differentiating Instruction: 10 no-fuss strategies for inclusive classrooms
Paula Kluth, Canadian Education Association, March 2013
Many teachers believe that differentiated instruction is complex, time consuming, and necessary for only a few learners. In this short article, I share ten ideas that are not only easy to implement, but effective for many students in the diverse classroom, including students without disabilities.

This might also be a good time to draw southern hemisphere parents' attention to Paula's blog post from June, as we head into summer and the long holidays:

• 31 ways to enjoy an inclusive summer

Find Paula Kluth online:

• Differentiation Daily: ideas to help teachders reach and teach all learners in K - 12 classrooms  
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