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Subject: Fall Differentiated Instruction Courses




Below is information about two Fall online (totally online) courses on
differentiated instruction offered through Portland State University's
Graduate School of Education.  It is not too late to register! For more
information, go to www.ceed.pdx.edu/differentiate.

One Size Doesn't Fit All: Differentiated Instruction for Diverse
Learners  
CI 510    3 Credits
COURSE NUMBER    15557 Graduate
                          KM118-4CP1 Noncredit
INSTRUCTOR    Barbara Fowler
DATES Course work must be completed between September 24 and December 7
Optional WebCT Orientation Sa Sept 29 8-9 am
GRADE METHOD A-F
FEES  $930.25 Grad  $480 Noncredit
We can agree that all students are different, yet in schools we often
treat them as if they are the same. We put them through the same
activities even though experience and brain research tells us that
students are different, that they learn differently and have different
likes, preferences, and needs. Is standards-based teaching and
differentiation compatible? Through readings and threaded discussions,
you will explore the rationale for differentiation, approaches to
assessing student needs and learning styles, and ways to create a safe
climate for learning. This online course gives participants an
opportunity to view video clips of classrooms where teachers use
strategies to modify curriculum and instruction to support diverse
learners. As you explore the elements needed in the classroom to engage
students and facilitate learning, you will increase the chances that all
learners will succeed!
Multiple Ways of Knowing Your Learners


CI 510       3 CREDITS
COURSE NUMBER      15559 Graduate
                             KM119-4CP1 Noncredit  
INSTRUCTOR     Susan Baker
DATES Course work must be completed between September 24 and December 7
Optional WebCT Orientation Sa Sept 29 8-9 am
GRADE METHOD A-F
FEES  $930.25 Grad  $480 Noncredit
This course addresses the diverse needs of learners in today's
educational systems and promotes social justice for learners who have
traditionally been left behind. Focusing on learners living in poverty,
English Language Learners, learners with disabilities and learners
identified as talented and gifted results in a better understanding of
their learning needs and encourages teachers to use instructional
strategies that better meet those needs and improve their learning.
Improved understanding of the diversity that exists in today's
classrooms is the first step toward effectively addressing their diverse
needs. Brain research about how children learn, and application of
learning styles and multiple intelligences lead to skills and strategies
to differentiate instruction for diverse learners. Using assessment to
inform teaching practices promotes differentiation to better meet the
needs of all learners.

If you have questions, please feel free to contact me at livnehc at pdx.edu
or 503-725-4705 or 1-800-547-8887 ext. 4705. 
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Cheryl Livneh, Ed.D.
Associate Dean, Graduate School of Education
Director, Continuing Education
Portland State University

503-725-4705
503-725-5599
livnehc at pdx.edu
www.ceed.pdx.edu


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