The first thing that comes to mind when I see "Hallmark" is cards; however, that isn't what I am going to be talking about in this post. So, break the image you have in your head and prepare to get some essential factors of differentiation.
You may know this or not want to hear these, but I want to remember them, so you are out of luck..
or in luck, if you do want to know them and don't already!
There are 9 hallmarks that we discussed in class.
These are distinguishing characteristics for effective differentiation.
It's not a pick and choose kind of thing, you need them all in your class, often at the same time.
1. A strong link between assessment and instruction.
2. Absolute clarity about what the teacher wants the students to know, understand, and be able to do.
3. Shared responsibility for the classroom is between teacher and students, in the goal of making it work for everyone.
4. Individual growth is emphasized as central to classroom success.
5. A "way up," usually through multiple and varied pathways.
6. "Respectful" and engaging work for all students.
7. Proactive thinking and planning for different pathways.
8. Flexible grouping.
9. Flexible use of time space, and materials.
I just wanted to throw out the general list of them all; however, in a few weeks we have presentations on them and I will then go more in depth on them to really emphasize what each means.
Have a good weekend,
- Mallory
Mallory, be sure to really reflect, very personally, even, on what you write, or on some part of it. So, while you don't really understand all of the hallmarks yet, you COULD write about one of them that you are wondering about -- or that seems to make sense to you. Be sure to have some personal reflections in every posting, so you can get all 5 possible points. 4 pts.
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