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Action Research on Differentiated Instruction for Effective Teaching in Mathematics for M.Ed. Thesis, Kathmandu University

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Presented by: Rabi Maharjan School of Education Kathmandu University
CHAPTER-1 (Background) Wednesday, July 5, 2017 2 My experiences as a Mathematics Teacher. difficulties that I faced. Mathematics classroom becoming increasingly diverse, teaching and learning strategies that cater for a variety of learning profile. Every learner is unique and they have their own style of learning things.
Background (Contd.) Wednesday, July 5, 2017 3 Mathematics learning lacks the connection to our daily life, fun, engaging, Rethinking of the strategies, learning style, teaching methods, assessment, curriculum approaches etc. Differentiation can be defined as a way of teaching in which teachers proactively modify curriculum, teaching methods, resources, learning activities, and student products to address the needs of individual students to maximize the learning opportunity for each student in the classroom (Tomlinson et.al. 2000)
Problem Statement Low average marks among the subjects. NASA: A. Marks is 35 in class 8. Meeting individual needs /Addressing Differences. Ability based Instructional strategies Wednesday, July 5, 2017 4
Purpose Statement The purpose of my research is: To improve my teaching quality. To determine how the differentiated instructions affects students achievement in a mathematics classroom. To help students to learn mathematics effectively with differentiation instruction. Wednesday, July 5, 2017 5
Wednesday, July 5, 2017 6 Research Question How can differentiated instructions help in teaching in secondary level mathematics? 1. How can I use differentiated instructions to teach effectively secondary level mathematics? 2. How do differentiated instructions help students to improve their learning in mathematics? Subsidiary Questions:
Significance of the Study Wednesday, July 5, 2017 7 1. This study will be important to me as a mathematics teacher. And also, other mathematics teacher and students will also get advantages from it. 2. It will be beneficial for the educational policy maker, syllabus designers, text book writers and instructors. 3. It helps the teacher to develop an effective instruction planning. 4. It helps the teacher to know the differentiated teaching and learning strategies.
Delimitation Wednesday, July 5, 2017 8 1. My research is limited in public schools and only in secondary level. 2. It deals with learner-centered methods and collaborative learning approach. 3. It considers the theory of individuals differences, multiple intelligences.
CHAPTER-2 (Literature Review) Thematic Review Individual Differences Equality Vs. Equity Ways of knowing/Learning styles or modes Skill Ability Groups Wednesday, July 5, 2017 9
Wednesday, July 5, 2017 10 CHAPTER-2 (Literature Review) Theoretical Review The Theory of Multiple Intelligences (Howard Gardner) : Visual, Musical, Kinesthetic, Linguistic etc. The Theory of Differentiation
Wednesday, July 5, 2017 11 CHAPTER-2 (Literature Review) Empirical Review Bondley, Dominique (2011) conducted a research on How will Differentiated Instruction affect Student Learning. Kirkey, Terri Lynn (2014) reported an action research on Differentiated instruction and enrichment opportunities: An action research report.
Research Gap Wednesday, July 5, 2017 12 Though most of the literatures that I have gone through have connection to my research, I could not find any research that has conducted in eastern culture. Also I could not find any research conducted in secondary level mathematics teaching.
CHAPTER-3 (Research Methodology) (Action Research) According to McNiff (2010), Action research is a term which refers to a practical way of looking at our own work to check that it as you would like it to be. According to Creswell (2012), Action research is used when we have any specific educational problem or issue to solve. According to Kemmis (1981), An essential goal of action research is improving teaching learning activities. Wednesday, July 5, 2017 13
Wednesday, July 5, 2017 14 Action Research Cycle Planning o Individual Pre- assessments, questionnaires, interviews. o Videotape segment o Choose one aspect of the instruction. Source: NSW Department of Education and Training 2010
Wednesday, July 5, 2017 15 Action Research Cycle Acting Source: NSW Department of Education and Training 2010 o Duration: 3 weeks o 1st week : as usual classroom (without using DI) o 2nd week : classroom with DI o 3rd week : reflecting and panning accordingly.
Wednesday, July 5, 2017 16 Action Research Cycle Observing Source: NSW Department of Education and Training 2010 o Colleagues lessons, o Students feedback, experiences, narration o Recorded videotape o Specific indicators: movement, time on task, noise levels, interaction, conversation and participation
Wednesday, July 5, 2017 17 Action Research Cycle Reflecting Source: NSW Department of Education and Training 2010 o Analyze observation, o Reflect and examine on pre- assessments/interviews/ experiences o No grading & scoring on students performances. o Reflect on effectiveness.
Research Participants and Site Wednesday, July 5, 2017 18 My research participants are grade 10 students of my school. There are 18 students. Out of that 8 girls and 10 boys in the class. The duration for implementing differentiated instruction is 3 weeks.
Wednesday, July 5, 2017 19 Data Collection Tools/Procedure Reflective Journals Field Notes Interviews Video Tape Observation Checklist/Peer Observation Focus Group Discussion
Wednesday, July 5, 2017 20 Data Analysis Writing Reflection according to Action Plan. Analyze observation/interviews
Ethical Consideration Participants and school administration will be informed in advance Students responses, interviews and reflections will be kept confidential Respect of participant. Wednesday, July 5, 2017 21
Quality Standards Trustworthy: Wednesday, July 5, 2017 22 Authenticity:
Wednesday, July 5, 2017 23 References Bondley, Dominique, (2011). How will Differentiated Instruction affect Student Learning? (A Capstone Project), Minot State University, North Dakota. Murray, M. & Jorgensen, J. (2007). The differentiated math classroom: A guide for teachers, k-8. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann. Tomlinson, C. (2005). Grading and differentiation: Paradox or good practice? Theory into practice, 44(3), 262-269. Doi:10.1207/s15430421tip4403_11 Barringer, Mary Dean, (2010). Schools for All Kinds of Minds, Jossy- Bass: A Wiley Imprint. Brown, Diana Lawrence, (2004), Differentiated Instruction: Inclusive Strategies for Standards-Based Learning that Benefit The Whole Class, Dwight Schar College of Education, Ashland University
Wednesday, July 5, 2017 24 Thank you !

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Action Research on Differentiated Instruction for Effective Teaching in Mathematics

  • 1. Presented by: Rabi Maharjan School of Education Kathmandu University
  • 2. CHAPTER-1 (Background) Wednesday, July 5, 2017 2 My experiences as a Mathematics Teacher. difficulties that I faced. Mathematics classroom becoming increasingly diverse, teaching and learning strategies that cater for a variety of learning profile. Every learner is unique and they have their own style of learning things.
  • 3. Background (Contd.) Wednesday, July 5, 2017 3 Mathematics learning lacks the connection to our daily life, fun, engaging, Rethinking of the strategies, learning style, teaching methods, assessment, curriculum approaches etc. Differentiation can be defined as a way of teaching in which teachers proactively modify curriculum, teaching methods, resources, learning activities, and student products to address the needs of individual students to maximize the learning opportunity for each student in the classroom (Tomlinson et.al. 2000)
  • 4. Problem Statement Low average marks among the subjects. NASA: A. Marks is 35 in class 8. Meeting individual needs /Addressing Differences. Ability based Instructional strategies Wednesday, July 5, 2017 4
  • 5. Purpose Statement The purpose of my research is: To improve my teaching quality. To determine how the differentiated instructions affects students achievement in a mathematics classroom. To help students to learn mathematics effectively with differentiation instruction. Wednesday, July 5, 2017 5
  • 6. Wednesday, July 5, 2017 6 Research Question How can differentiated instructions help in teaching in secondary level mathematics? 1. How can I use differentiated instructions to teach effectively secondary level mathematics? 2. How do differentiated instructions help students to improve their learning in mathematics? Subsidiary Questions:
  • 7. Significance of the Study Wednesday, July 5, 2017 7 1. This study will be important to me as a mathematics teacher. And also, other mathematics teacher and students will also get advantages from it. 2. It will be beneficial for the educational policy maker, syllabus designers, text book writers and instructors. 3. It helps the teacher to develop an effective instruction planning. 4. It helps the teacher to know the differentiated teaching and learning strategies.
  • 8. Delimitation Wednesday, July 5, 2017 8 1. My research is limited in public schools and only in secondary level. 2. It deals with learner-centered methods and collaborative learning approach. 3. It considers the theory of individuals differences, multiple intelligences.
  • 9. CHAPTER-2 (Literature Review) Thematic Review Individual Differences Equality Vs. Equity Ways of knowing/Learning styles or modes Skill Ability Groups Wednesday, July 5, 2017 9
  • 10. Wednesday, July 5, 2017 10 CHAPTER-2 (Literature Review) Theoretical Review The Theory of Multiple Intelligences (Howard Gardner) : Visual, Musical, Kinesthetic, Linguistic etc. The Theory of Differentiation
  • 11. Wednesday, July 5, 2017 11 CHAPTER-2 (Literature Review) Empirical Review Bondley, Dominique (2011) conducted a research on How will Differentiated Instruction affect Student Learning. Kirkey, Terri Lynn (2014) reported an action research on Differentiated instruction and enrichment opportunities: An action research report.
  • 12. Research Gap Wednesday, July 5, 2017 12 Though most of the literatures that I have gone through have connection to my research, I could not find any research that has conducted in eastern culture. Also I could not find any research conducted in secondary level mathematics teaching.
  • 13. CHAPTER-3 (Research Methodology) (Action Research) According to McNiff (2010), Action research is a term which refers to a practical way of looking at our own work to check that it as you would like it to be. According to Creswell (2012), Action research is used when we have any specific educational problem or issue to solve. According to Kemmis (1981), An essential goal of action research is improving teaching learning activities. Wednesday, July 5, 2017 13
  • 14. Wednesday, July 5, 2017 14 Action Research Cycle Planning o Individual Pre- assessments, questionnaires, interviews. o Videotape segment o Choose one aspect of the instruction. Source: NSW Department of Education and Training 2010
  • 15. Wednesday, July 5, 2017 15 Action Research Cycle Acting Source: NSW Department of Education and Training 2010 o Duration: 3 weeks o 1st week : as usual classroom (without using DI) o 2nd week : classroom with DI o 3rd week : reflecting and panning accordingly.
  • 16. Wednesday, July 5, 2017 16 Action Research Cycle Observing Source: NSW Department of Education and Training 2010 o Colleagues lessons, o Students feedback, experiences, narration o Recorded videotape o Specific indicators: movement, time on task, noise levels, interaction, conversation and participation
  • 17. Wednesday, July 5, 2017 17 Action Research Cycle Reflecting Source: NSW Department of Education and Training 2010 o Analyze observation, o Reflect and examine on pre- assessments/interviews/ experiences o No grading & scoring on students performances. o Reflect on effectiveness.
  • 18. Research Participants and Site Wednesday, July 5, 2017 18 My research participants are grade 10 students of my school. There are 18 students. Out of that 8 girls and 10 boys in the class. The duration for implementing differentiated instruction is 3 weeks.
  • 19. Wednesday, July 5, 2017 19 Data Collection Tools/Procedure Reflective Journals Field Notes Interviews Video Tape Observation Checklist/Peer Observation Focus Group Discussion
  • 20. Wednesday, July 5, 2017 20 Data Analysis Writing Reflection according to Action Plan. Analyze observation/interviews
  • 21. Ethical Consideration Participants and school administration will be informed in advance Students responses, interviews and reflections will be kept confidential Respect of participant. Wednesday, July 5, 2017 21
  • 22. Quality Standards Trustworthy: Wednesday, July 5, 2017 22 Authenticity:
  • 23. Wednesday, July 5, 2017 23 References Bondley, Dominique, (2011). How will Differentiated Instruction affect Student Learning? (A Capstone Project), Minot State University, North Dakota. Murray, M. & Jorgensen, J. (2007). The differentiated math classroom: A guide for teachers, k-8. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann. Tomlinson, C. (2005). Grading and differentiation: Paradox or good practice? Theory into practice, 44(3), 262-269. Doi:10.1207/s15430421tip4403_11 Barringer, Mary Dean, (2010). Schools for All Kinds of Minds, Jossy- Bass: A Wiley Imprint. Brown, Diana Lawrence, (2004), Differentiated Instruction: Inclusive Strategies for Standards-Based Learning that Benefit The Whole Class, Dwight Schar College of Education, Ashland University