Kapow! Becoming a Differentiation Crusader
Edition: 1
Copyright: 2022
Pages: 124
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In the text Becoming A Differentiation Crusader, authors Amory and Rouser build off the original text So, You Want To Become A Classroom Crusader? Breaking into Instructional Strategies. Continuing the use of superhero’s as a metaphor, readers are presented with the opportunity to continue to increase their professional knowledge as the authors clarify and provide a functioning definition of differentiated instruction. Helping to develop a refined understanding of differentiation, while also exploring a variety of strategies to help readers differentiate instruction effectively, they help break through assumptions about how to best meet the needs of a variety of learners. Readers learn how to break down complex learning concepts through connections and lessons illustrated by a variety of superheroes, those famous and those famous only to a small community of the most dedicated superhero fans. Strategies explored help readers continue their path to becoming effective teachers in increasingly complex educational environments by recognizing and capitalizing on opportunities to reflect, question, explore, develop, and celebrate skills for use in a variety of learning environments with unique learners.
Throughout the text, key concepts have been identified. Within the key concepts, the text is divided into major learning topics by chapter. The key concepts describe how to plan and present effective differentiated instruction clearly. Additionally, when one reflects on these key concepts, they find the opportunity to learn more about themselves so they can effectively teach and learn in a variety of environments.
Major topics include:
- Chapter One: The Difference in Differentiation
- Chapter Two: Revealing Secret Identities
- Chapter Three: Powerful Planning with Purpose
- Chapter Four: Dynamite Data Driven Decisions
- Chapter Five: Powerful Practices
- Chapter Six: Saluting Superheroes
Chapter One: The Difference in Differentiation
Chapter Two: Revealing Secret Identities
Chapter Three: Powerful Planning with Purpose
Chapter Four: Dynamite Data Driven Decisions
Chapter Five: Powerful Practices
Chapter Six: Saluting Superheroes
Bridget Amory, EdD serves as the Director of Student Learning in Milford School District, where she works with a dynamic team of professionals who work to educate a diverse population of learners. She additionally works with Wilmington University helping to develop curriculum, prepare preservice educators, and instructional leaders. She is an experienced educator and administrator who is passionate about working collaboratively to improve educational outcomes for children and families. She is grateful to have a career where she continues to be challenged and rewarded.
Dr. Shelley S. Rouser is Chairperson and Associate Professor for the Education Department at Delaware State University. She oversees the Council for Professional Education at DSU which is comprised of eight undergraduate education programs and three graduate programs. Prior to joining Delaware State University, Dr. Rouser has 25 years of experience in K-12 education, as a teacher and instructional coach the first half of her career, and as an administrator at the district and state levels the second half. As the Director of K-12 Initiatives and Educator Engagement at the Delaware Department of Education she led the Equity Council for the State Department as well as directed the work of the Curriculum, Instruction, and Professional Development workgroup overseeing nine content areas and leading the State’s college and career ready standards implementation efforts through statewide initiatives such as Common Ground for the Common Core, the NextGen Teacher Leader Project, and Reimagining Professional Learning Grants, to name a few. Prior to working with the Department of Education she led the Instruction Services division in New Castle County Vocational Technical School district. As a former middle and high school teacher, teacher leader, content area specialist, and central office administrator, Dr. Rouser is experienced with the challenges of managing a major change effort as well as the systems work it takes to build capacity to navigate such adaptive changes. Her current work at Delaware State University is grounded in establishing more equitable systems and diverse educators in K12 schools through initiatives aimed to increase the number of male educators, establishing innovative undergraduate and graduate programs that prepare culturally responsive teachers and administrators, ensuring early childhood education programs for under-resourced communities meet the highest quality standards, and providing professional development supports to local school districts around equity, access, and culturally responsive pedagogy. In following with her educational equity-focused efforts, Dr. Rouser led the state’s P20 Council’s Educator Supports for Early Literacy through Institutions of Higher Education Committee and currently serves on the Redding Consortium focused on educational equity in Delaware’s urban and rural communities and the Wilmington Center for Educational Equity Steering Committee (WCEEP).
In the text Becoming A Differentiation Crusader, authors Amory and Rouser build off the original text So, You Want To Become A Classroom Crusader? Breaking into Instructional Strategies. Continuing the use of superhero’s as a metaphor, readers are presented with the opportunity to continue to increase their professional knowledge as the authors clarify and provide a functioning definition of differentiated instruction. Helping to develop a refined understanding of differentiation, while also exploring a variety of strategies to help readers differentiate instruction effectively, they help break through assumptions about how to best meet the needs of a variety of learners. Readers learn how to break down complex learning concepts through connections and lessons illustrated by a variety of superheroes, those famous and those famous only to a small community of the most dedicated superhero fans. Strategies explored help readers continue their path to becoming effective teachers in increasingly complex educational environments by recognizing and capitalizing on opportunities to reflect, question, explore, develop, and celebrate skills for use in a variety of learning environments with unique learners.
Throughout the text, key concepts have been identified. Within the key concepts, the text is divided into major learning topics by chapter. The key concepts describe how to plan and present effective differentiated instruction clearly. Additionally, when one reflects on these key concepts, they find the opportunity to learn more about themselves so they can effectively teach and learn in a variety of environments.
Major topics include:
- Chapter One: The Difference in Differentiation
- Chapter Two: Revealing Secret Identities
- Chapter Three: Powerful Planning with Purpose
- Chapter Four: Dynamite Data Driven Decisions
- Chapter Five: Powerful Practices
- Chapter Six: Saluting Superheroes
Chapter One: The Difference in Differentiation
Chapter Two: Revealing Secret Identities
Chapter Three: Powerful Planning with Purpose
Chapter Four: Dynamite Data Driven Decisions
Chapter Five: Powerful Practices
Chapter Six: Saluting Superheroes
Bridget Amory, EdD serves as the Director of Student Learning in Milford School District, where she works with a dynamic team of professionals who work to educate a diverse population of learners. She additionally works with Wilmington University helping to develop curriculum, prepare preservice educators, and instructional leaders. She is an experienced educator and administrator who is passionate about working collaboratively to improve educational outcomes for children and families. She is grateful to have a career where she continues to be challenged and rewarded.
Dr. Shelley S. Rouser is Chairperson and Associate Professor for the Education Department at Delaware State University. She oversees the Council for Professional Education at DSU which is comprised of eight undergraduate education programs and three graduate programs. Prior to joining Delaware State University, Dr. Rouser has 25 years of experience in K-12 education, as a teacher and instructional coach the first half of her career, and as an administrator at the district and state levels the second half. As the Director of K-12 Initiatives and Educator Engagement at the Delaware Department of Education she led the Equity Council for the State Department as well as directed the work of the Curriculum, Instruction, and Professional Development workgroup overseeing nine content areas and leading the State’s college and career ready standards implementation efforts through statewide initiatives such as Common Ground for the Common Core, the NextGen Teacher Leader Project, and Reimagining Professional Learning Grants, to name a few. Prior to working with the Department of Education she led the Instruction Services division in New Castle County Vocational Technical School district. As a former middle and high school teacher, teacher leader, content area specialist, and central office administrator, Dr. Rouser is experienced with the challenges of managing a major change effort as well as the systems work it takes to build capacity to navigate such adaptive changes. Her current work at Delaware State University is grounded in establishing more equitable systems and diverse educators in K12 schools through initiatives aimed to increase the number of male educators, establishing innovative undergraduate and graduate programs that prepare culturally responsive teachers and administrators, ensuring early childhood education programs for under-resourced communities meet the highest quality standards, and providing professional development supports to local school districts around equity, access, and culturally responsive pedagogy. In following with her educational equity-focused efforts, Dr. Rouser led the state’s P20 Council’s Educator Supports for Early Literacy through Institutions of Higher Education Committee and currently serves on the Redding Consortium focused on educational equity in Delaware’s urban and rural communities and the Wilmington Center for Educational Equity Steering Committee (WCEEP).