Top Ten Differentiation Tips for TEFL Teachers

Begin by looking through the ‘Did You Know?‘ slides, which highlight the main takeaways from the previous lessons. As you review the slides, think about how these concepts and techniques can be applied in your own teaching practice. Pay particular attention to any strategies or examples that resonate with you or spark new ideas.

Practical Applications

After reviewing the slides, take a moment to think about how the key ideas apply to your classroom. Consider which concepts you can adapt and how they can benefit your students.

Use the questions below to help you reflect and think about how to put these ideas into practice.

These questions are designed to help you move beyond the input session, encouraging deeper reflection and practical connections to your teaching.

1. Looking at my current teaching context, which of my students might benefit most from scaffolded learning, and how could I adapt the ‘I-WE-YOU’ framework to address their specific language learning challenges?
2. Thinking about a recent lesson where some students struggled while others excelled. How could I implement the traffic light system for real-time feedback, and what specific adjustments would I make based on different coloured responses?
3. Considering my students’ diverse proficiency levels, how might I transform one of my existing activities using the three-tiered dictation approach, and what criteria would I use to determine which version suits each learner?

Share and Collaborate

If you’re working with colleagues, take this opportunity to share your reflections and discuss practical ways to adapt and expand these strategies. Collaboration can help generate fresh ideas and refine your teaching plans further.

🎧 Differentiation Podcast

You will now listen to a podcast designed to consolidate your learning from the differentiation workshop.This podcast serves as a relaxed and engaging way to review the key content from the workshop. It’s designed to clarify any lingering doubts you might have and reinforce the material you’ve already learnt. Think of it as an informal wrap-up that ties together everything covered so far.

Enjoy this opportunity to consolidate your learning in a relaxed and engaging way!