In this engaging session, participants will investigate how the model of differentiation can be used to create an invitational and responsive classroom that celebrates student diversity and empowers students through opportunity and excellence. In addition to formalizing what differentiation is and is not, we will also explore the importance of, and strategies to facilitate, an invitational classroom environment, grouping learners for success, a curriculum of access, assessment to promote learning, and instructional strategies differentiated based on readiness and choice.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:
Target Audience: Primary and Secondary School Teachers and Key Personnel
Eric Carbaugh is a full professor in the Department of Middle, Secondary, and Mathematics Education at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA where he instructs both undergraduate and graduate courses. As an educational consultant, he has worked with teachers and leaders at over 100 schools and districts on a variety of topics related to curriculum, instruction, and assessment. In addition to several articles and book chapters, he is a co-author of Designing Authentic Performance Tasks and Projects: Tools for Meaningful Learning and Assessment (McTighe, Doubet, & Carbaugh, ASCD, 2020), Principles and Practices for Effective Blended Learning (Doubet & Carbaugh, ASCD, 2020), and The Differentiated Flipped Classroom: A Practical Guide to Digital Learning (Carbaugh & Doubet, Corwin, 2016). Eric holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Psychology from the University of Virginia, a Master’s degree in Education from the University of Mary Washington, and a Bachelor of Arts in Government and Economics from the University of Virginia. Eric has teaching experience at both the elementary and secondary levels and serves as the journal editor and a board member for the Virginia ASCD chapter.
Course Code: EC050625
Topic: Differentiation: Principles and Practices for an Invitational, Responsive Classroom
Presenter(s): Professor Eric Carbaugh
Date(s): 5 June 2025, Thursday
Time: 9.00 am to 5.00 pm
Venue: Orchard Hotel
Closing Date: 28 February 2025, Friday
Workshop Fee: S$550.00 per participant, and the fee is subject to GST.
Please get in touch with Joseph Loy by email at joseph@pai.sg or tel: 6363 0330 if you require further information.
