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Through the duration of the graduate course Interpreting Educational Research, I extensively researched the topic of differentiated instruction. My belief is that differentiated instruction is an expected approach to teaching and learning, because teachers offer choice of authentic and relevant activities that engage and motivate all learners of all academic abilities and ways of learning. Differentiated instruction calls for teachers to reflect upon their practicesand methods in order to make changes as needed to provide a quality education for all. The purpose of this paper is to review the research relevant to and supporting differentiated instruction. What is/is not differentiated instruction? Why does differentiation work, and what does differentiation look like? These questions are addressed in the paper. The relevancy of differentiated instruction in education is discussed, and a suggestion for further research is noted.  \nEducation is an integral component in my life. As a lifelong learner, a current teacher, and a professional in the field of education, I consistently strive to reach, expand, and then again reach my full potential both academically and professionally. As a First Nation woman working on a Manitoba First Nation reserve, I persevere to attain a higher level education in order to become a positive role model and to serve as an active and committed representative within my community. Equally important, I want to play a role in the excellent level of education that Wanipigow School has and continually aspires to offer. Teachers who are strong leaders and who strive to succeed along with their students are needed in First Nations schools. These teachers must reflect upon and adapt their teaching methods in order to cater to the needs of the students, so as to decrease school dropout rates while increasing the number of high school graduates each year. My passion lies in math education, and I strongly believe that math curricula must be delivered as a balanced approach, one that incorporates both traditional teaching methods and differentiated instruction and learning. Likewise, differentiated instruction should be employed in all subject areas. All students deserve a quality education, which may then lead to a brighter future with more opportunities in careers and life in general. Differentiating instruction in today’s classrooms, particularly on Manitoba reserves, is a fundamental building block to a quality education that may lead to a positive and productive future for First Nations students.  \nDefining Differentiated Instruction  \nChildren entering today’s schools possess qualities that reflect diverse backgrounds, encompassing differences in race, ethnicities, cultures, and family histories. Coupled with these qualities is the variance of learning profiles, learning styles, abilities, and interests. As more children with diverse backgrounds complete the profile of today’s classrooms, it is imperative that educators plan to work to meet the needs of all students. To respond to the ever-increasing number of diverse students, there is a call to differentiate instruction.  \nWhat Differentiated Instruction Is  \nCarol Tomlinson (2001), a leading expert in the field of differentiated instruction, stated that“a differentiated classroom provides different avenues to acquiring content, to processing or making sense of ideas, and to developing products so that each student can learn effectively”  \n(p. 1) . This approach requires active and continuous planning on the teacher’s part that considers and reflects understanding of student differences, and that accommodates the various ways that students learn. To accomplish this approach, teachers must be knowledgeable in the theory and research of contemporary education (Tomlinson, 2015a","cbCaiiUfcUkVcFUY","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiiUfcUkVcFUY","pdf",159145,"English","# Literature Review: Differentiation in Education\n## Defining Differentiated Instruction\n## What Differentiated Instruction Is","[{\"question\":\"What is the main purpose of this literature review?\",\"answer\":\"The review aims to explore the nature of differentiated instruction and to synthesize research relevant to and supporting it.\"},{\"question\":\"What does differentiated instruction focus on in the classroom?\",\"answer\":\"It provides multiple avenues for acquiring content, processing ideas, and developing products so each student can learn effectively.\"},{\"question\":\"Why does the review say differentiation works?\",\"answer\":\"Differentiation works because it relies on understanding student differences, enabling teachers to design planning and learning opportunities that meet diverse needs and support learning capacity.\"}]","Literature Review: Differentiation in Education - Differentiation instruction research review | PDF",1792082249]