Week 2

1) What makes the most sense to me for defining what differentiation is getting to know our students better and taking the knowledge I gain to better help my students learn in the classroom.

2b) Chapter 2, there are two statements that stood out to me. Page 15 it says; “If a teacher connects learning to a child’s emotions, she is more likely to learn then if what is being taught remains remote from her emotions.” This to me says, when a student is learning something that they enjoy and have a connection to, is more likely to enjoy the learning process and to remember it longer. The other statement I like on page 19 says; “Learning is a sequence of challenges.” To me that is so true. Far too often do people forget that to learn, you have to push yourself and try new things that you may not be comfortable with.