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Differentiation

Carol Ann Tomlinson's differentiation framework identifies four elements teachers can adjust: content, process, product, and learning environment. Differentiation is not individualised instruction for each student — it is responsive, tiered adjustment based on readiness, interest, and learning profile.

Proactively adjusting content, process, product, or environment to meet the learning needs of diverse students.

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  • differentiated instructionsynonym (synonym)

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  • Differentiation for diverse learners ACARA_V9aligned (85%)
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