Differentiation

Differentiation for World Language Teachers
Start here if you want to learn the basic general definition of “Differentiation” and get a lot of practical ideas and strategies from Dr. Carol Tomlinson and other great authors in this field. []
 * __ Generic Differentiation Links __**

Dr. Carol Tomlinson’s website will lead you to more of her articles, books and presentations. []

Toni Theisen has created a wonderful resource page on differentiation for world language teachers. Toni is a former ACTFL Teacher of the Year. Thank you Toni! http://tonitheisen.wikispaces.com/Differentiated+Instructional+Strategies
 * World Language-Specific **

Take an online Multiple Intelligences Test here. []
 * __ Multiple Intelligences Theory __**

Here is a very readable website outlining MI theory and talking about some critiques and benefits for the classroom. []

Here is Howard Gardner’s own website at Harvard University. []

For background on Howard Gardner and MI theory, check out this article by Mark Smith. 'Howard Gardner and multiple intelligences', the encyclopedia of informal education, []

Dr. Marjorie Hall Haley at George Mason University has done extensive research on MI Theory in the world language classroom. On this website, learn more about the research, read articles on the results, and see more links to resources. This is a terrific resource for world language teachers! []
 * __ World Language-Specific __**

Armstrong, T. (1999). 7 kinds of smart: identifying and developing your multiple intelligences. Plume Books.
 * __ Books __**

Gardner, H. (1993). Multiple intelligences: The theory in practice. New York, NY: Basic Books.

Nicholson-Nelson, K., & Moss, J. (1998). Developing students' multiple intelligences. New York: Scholastic Professional Books.