Teaching for Success - Week 3 Differentiation

Differentiation

Type of differentiationExamples
By taskProvide a variety of tasks, use a more or less challenging task than the one provided in the coursebook, use a more culturally-appropriate task
By textUse graded listening or reading texts, use authentic materials
By mediaFlashcards, video, worksheets, a role play, a craft activity
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