Differentiated Instruction and Understanding by Design Chapter 9

Abstract:
This chapter basically reviewed all the reasons why differentiated instruction is important. We want to know what we want the students to learn and then we want to teach them. We want to make sure that we reach all learners. We also have to assess the students to make sure that they are actually learning the material. This chapter gave an example of a lesson created through backwards design. The goal when teaching with DI is making sure that the student is learning as much as they possibly can. We must adjust certain lessons for the benefit of some students.

Reflection:
We think this chapter was helpful. It basically just reviewed all the positive and useful things about differentiated instruction and the benefits of using backwards design. If we know what we want out students to know, it can be easier to create a plan to work towards that goal.