Getting Personalization Right!

Abstract

In today's differentiated classroom, each individual student receives from their teacher student‐centered instruction and customized assignments to reflect their skills and knowledge. Teachers differentiate their assignments so each of their students may access the Common Core State Standards, interact with complex nonfiction texts, integrate rigorous literacy skills across the content areas, and contend with complex mathematical skills, procedures, and understandings.

Identifying the differentiation practices of virtual school teachers

“…Differentiation has often been confused with the term “personalized learning” and for the purposes of this study, it is important to distinguish between the two. DeWaters ( 2017 ) stated, “Personalized learning occurs when teachers and students work together to develop a personalized pathway to student learning” (p. 221). DeWaters ( 2017 ) claimed personalized learning diverges with differentiation in its highlighting of student interests, needs, readiness, and motivation.…”

“…DeWaters ( 2017 ) stated, “Personalized learning occurs when teachers and students work together to develop a personalized pathway to student learning” (p. 221). DeWaters ( 2017 ) claimed personalized learning diverges with differentiation in its highlighting of student interests, needs, readiness, and motivation. This global definition can encompass many instructional methods.…”