EDEX 3340 - Differentiating Instruction in Diverse Classrooms

Credits: 3

The course will prepare teacher candidates to tailor their instruction to the individual needs of their diverse populations, which include K-6 gifted students and twice-exceptional students. They will learn how to adapt their content-area instruction to advance the learning of their diverse students but also differentiate their teaching according to content, process, and product to benefit all students. The goal is for the teacher candidates to understand and apply different methodologies, strategies, and techniques to support the learning of every child in the classroom. Models of co-teaching and collaboration with support staff will be addressed. Effective technology and assessment tools will be presented.
Prerequisite: EDUC 2100 Valid Wyoming Substitute Teaching Permit on file at Western’s Department of Education.