Differentiation in the English Classroom

Monday, 26 February & Monday, 22 April 2024

Differentiation is a vital skill for all teachers in any Australian classroom, where the range of student abilities, interests and needs are so varied, including students with disability and those who may be gifted and/or talented. Teachers are now expected to differentiate and personalise learning to cater for the full range of abilities in their classrooms, however many are asked to do this with limited training, or without knowing how to connect differentiated practice to other aspects of teaching. In order for differentiated practice to be effective, it must be systematic and the lens through which other teacher tasks, such as assessment and program design, are practiced. Teachers who are highly skilled in differentiation are those who can ensure all students are learning and making progress. 

This course is appropriate for secondary English teachers (Years 7 to 10, Coordinators and Curriculum Leaders who want a comprehensive understanding of the evidence for and how to differentiate for diverse abilities, and how to do this effectively and efficiently in the context of an English classroom. Participants will look at the practical aspects of differentiation including how to ensure it is systematic, and closely connected to assessment, program design and classroom practice. Participants will have the opportunity to explore and share ideas, participate in practical planning, and have the chance to implement goals in between each day of the course.

Sign-in from 8.45am.  Morning tea and lunch will be provided.

Kylie Bice (BA, DipEd, MEd) is an experienced and award-winning teacher and scholar, and is now Director and Education Consultant with Growing Up Greatness.  Kylie specialises in gifted education, differentiation, assessment, disability and educating diverse student groups. Kylie was previously the Senior Inclusive and Gifted Education Consultant at the Association of Independent Schools of WA, and has many years of experience working with diverse students in government and non-government schools in Western Australia, including students with learning difficulties, disability, gifted and talented and twice-exceptional (2E). Kylie has delivered professional learning to a range of audiences, schools, national and international conferences.

Please contact Kylie Bice at admin@growingupgreatness.com or 0432 179 629 if you have questions about this event or to negotiate a price for groups larger than 10. 

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REFUND POLICY: A refund for the full amount minus the booking fee of $3.50 will be given if participants advise Growing Up Greatness at least 48 hours before the event. No individual or group refunds will be given after this time. All participants will receive a full refund if the event is cancelled by Growing Up Greatness.