Module 2 Summary

Module two provided instructional strategies in order to improve learning for all children. The videos in module two outlined the importance and the appropriate structures of differentiated instruction. The foundation revolves around allowing all students to learn. As teachers we need to do whatever we can in order to ensure all students are actively learning within our classrooms. Differentiated learning takes everyone's needs and breaks them up in a way that teachers really utilize variables in which learning occurs.

The Power Points in module two elaborated on strategic learning techniques for struggling readers and how each technique should be used at different times. The Power Points explained how not each learner learns the same, but also that now every strategy is effective for all learners. They also touched on the technology advancement teachers are seeing more in the classroom. I believe technology teaches in ways the teacher cannot. It allows for more student involvement, and really expands the concepts being taught. The Power Points also play a huge role in teaching about scaffolding. Scaffolding is offering the appropriate amount of guidance and support until a feeling of success is fulfilled and created within all students. Scaffolding goes hand and hand with differentiated instruction both utilize baby steps in order for effective teaching practices to take place. Both provide students with the tools they need to be successful.