This course will outline instructional and managerial techniques used to address the individual learning needs, strengths, styles, and preferences of students in a classroom. Emphasis will be placed on differentiation strategies that improve student achievement through the use of instructional strategies targeting large groups, small groups, and individuals. Historical and current practices will be explored, with review of relevant research.

The online version of this course will be an interactive, discussion-based course, including extensive online sharing of perspectives, responses to readings, and activities, and projects.