Organizational Learning & Innovation Series (OLI) “Differentiated Instruction: Reflection as a Practitioner
Los Gatos Superintendent Dr. Diana Abbati continues her series of articles on organizational learning and innovation with her reflection on teaching elementary mathematics and differentiating instruction. Self-Reflection Much of my professional teaching career was focused on differentiating instruction, especially in mathematics, for both elementary and middle school students. As a teacher, I worked endless hours to ensure that my lessons were differentiated to meet the needs of my students. My concern for closing the achievement gap in mathematics, and desire for excellence and high quality experiences for students, are the reasons I pursued my doctorate degree from UC Berkeley. I knew from my own personal experiences that implementing differentiated instruction overtaxed me as a teacher and was ultimately one of the reasons why I pursued being an educational leader. I believed by conducting my own study, I could offer insight and suggestions that would make this problem of...