Chapter 1: The Differentiated Instrution Mind-set

I like how this book started with discussing what differentiated instruction is. In our UbD book, it defines the term but I feel that this book explains what it is a lot easier. The book describes differentiated instruction as "doing what's fair for students"(FIAE page 3). It is giving students all the tools necessary for them to succeed. What is important to remember is that it is not individual instruction. It is a highly developed method of teaching and research shows that teachers that use the method have students who succeed at higher levels. Using differentiated instruction will help students use the method in future classes, regardless of whether they're differentiated or not, because they have acquired the tools necessary to handle whatever comes their way.