Differentiated Instruction Flashcards
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In a correctional officer training program, an instructor notices some recruits grasp use-of-force protocols quickly while others need more time. Which differentiated strategy best addresses this gap?
Answer: Provide extension tasks for advanced learners while offering guided practice to those still developing
Tiered tasks let advanced learners deepen understanding while others receive the scaffolding they need.
Which of the following BEST describes 'readiness' as a basis for differentiation in a FITCO preparation course?
Answer: A recruit's current knowledge, skill level, and prior experience relative to the learning goal
Readiness refers to a learner's present proximity to the specific content being taught, not age or motivation.
A FITCO instructor wants to differentiate by 'process.' Which action reflects this approach?
Answer: Providing varied activities and practice strategies that help learners make sense of key concepts
Differentiating by process means varying the activities through which learners engage with and internalize content.
When pre-assessing recruits before a FITCO training module, the PRIMARY purpose is to:
Answer: Identify what recruits already know so instruction can be targeted appropriately
Pre-assessment reveals prior knowledge so instructors can plan instruction that meets learners at their actual starting point.
In differentiated instruction, 'flexible grouping' means:
Answer: Varying group composition based on task, purpose, and ongoing assessment data
Flexible grouping changes based on the learning goal; no group is permanent, preventing stigma and stagnation.
A correctional training instructor provides recruits with a choice board offering three ways to demonstrate understanding of emergency procedures. This differentiates by:
Answer: Product
A choice board that varies how learners demonstrate mastery is an example of differentiating the product.
Which scenario is an example of differentiating the LEARNING ENVIRONMENT in a correctional officer training context?
Answer: Arranging the training space to include both quiet individual work areas and collaborative discussion zones
Differentiating the learning environment involves adjusting the physical or social conditions in which learning occurs.