Differentiation, feedback and moderation

Differentiation is an approach that encourages teachers to respond to student diversity while maintaining high expectations for all. Using an evidence-based teaching method, teachers can differentiate content, processes, products and the learning environment to maximise student learning potential.

Use

• Refer to The Dos and Don’ts of DIFFERENTIATION infographic and check in formally or informally to reflect on teaching practice.

Discuss with your colleagues

• What are the different learning needs of students in your classroom?
• What strategies do you currently use for these students?
• How do you evaluate the success of these strategies to improve the student's learning?

Reference

AITSL. (2017). In the Classroom - Differentiation. AITSL. https://www.aitsl.edu.au/teach/improve-practice/in-the-classroom/differentiation

Feedback helps learners make sense of information about their performance. It sits within a formative assessment framework and enhances the quality of student work or learning strategies. Learning through assessment may be improved through feedback. (Hattie 2018)

Use

• Refer to The Dos and Don’ts of FEEDBACK infographic and check in formally or informally to reflect on teaching practice.

Moderation is a collaborative and reflective practice that supports consistency of approach to assessment. Consistency is important as it enables a shared understanding of what is valued in teaching and learning.

 

Use

• Refer to The Dos and Don’ts of MODERATION infographic and check in formally or informally to reflect on teaching practice.