When did differentiation in education start?

Back to the Beginning The history of differentiated instruction dates back to the 1600s when one room school houses were the staple in education. In this setting, one teacher was responsible for educating students in a wide range of grades and ability levels.

What is the history of differentiation?

The history of differentiation is essentially a history of the evolution of education in general as the principles of differentiation are based on findings endorsed by experts from a variety of fields connected to education such as philosophy, pedagogy, psychology, biology and sociology.

Who created differentiation in education?

Carol Ann Tomlinson
In education circles, Carol Ann Tomlinson is known as the guru of differentiation. Her research-based work is in such high demand that she has made more than 700 presentations and keynote addresses to school districts and professional associations across the country and abroad since joining the Curry School in 1991.

When was the term differentiation first used?

The first known use of differentiation was in 1776.

What is the concept of differentiation?

Differentiation is a method of finding the derivative of a function. Differentiation is a process, in Maths, where we find the instantaneous rate of change in function based on one of its variables. The most common example is the rate change of displacement with respect to time, called velocity.

Who created differentiation?

The modern development of calculus is usually credited to Isaac Newton (1643–1727) and Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz (1646–1716), who provided independent and unified approaches to differentiation and derivatives.

What is differentiation education?

Differentiation means tailoring instruction to meet individual needs. Whether teachers differentiate content, process, products, or the learning environment, the use of ongoing assessment and flexible grouping makes this a successful approach to instruction.