You don't even have to spend your time reading this post for it is just a release of my differentiation thoughts. I feel as if my head will explode if I don't get them out. I tried to tell my husband, but he did not understand my thoughts (men!).
In our math course, Dr. Tuft read a children's book about a boy who saw math "problems" everywhere after his teacher mentioned they were everywhere. That is how I feel! Differentiation is everywhere I look now and I am noticing it at every turn.
So, after leaving class today a little discouraged as to where I felt I was with being able to teach differentiation, I have now had an "ah ha" moment. Differentiation is a part of every ones everyday life. We do it without noticing. So now I feel a bit better about being a teacher who differentiates and would like to move myself from one corner of the room to another.
Is differentiation something that someone can fail at?
The question has been on my mind and I have come to a conclusion. No. I think differentiation= a case of trial and improve. It is something that is natural in nature, yet needs to be thought about for best results.
Now I can move on with my thoughts.
1 comment:
I'm so glad you used your blog to think this through. I'm thrilled to read about your "aha" --- it's a great insight, and helps me not only see differentiation in a different light, it helps me see YOU a little better than I did before! Thank you1
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