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Tomlinson, Carol Ann; Imbeau, Marcia B. – School Administrator, 2012
A typical classroom today is a jigsaw puzzle of learners. It is not unusual for a teacher to have in one class students from multiple cultures, bringing with them varied degrees of proficiency with English and an impressive array of learning exceptionalities (both identified and not identified), as well as a broad array of economic backgrounds.…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Student Diversity, Individualized Instruction, Cognitive Style
Tomlinson, Carol Ann – School Administrator, 2009
The premise behind intelligence preferences and learning styles is that students learn in different ways and that teaching and learning would be more effective if students could explore content in ways that work best for them. In this article, the author talks about the place of learning preferences in supporting student success. The author also…
Descriptors: Cognitive Style, Teaching Methods, Profiles, Academic Achievement
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Santangelo, Tanya; Tomlinson, Carol Ann – Action in Teacher Education, 2012
Using a cross-sectional survey design, this study was conducted to explore teacher educators' perceptions and use of differentiated instruction practices. Data were collected using an original questionnaire that was designed to reflect Tomlinson's model of differentiation. Although the results suggest some congruence between teacher educators'…
Descriptors: Individualized Instruction, Teacher Attitudes, Teacher Educators, Teacher Surveys
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Tomlinson, Carol Ann; Jarvis, Jane – Educational Leadership, 2006
When teaching to the "typical" student doesn't work, teachers can tap into students' areas of greatest comfort, confidence, and passion and teach to their strengths. Five principles guide this work, which involves learning to recognize diverse student strengths, helping students see their capabilities in a positive light, helping students…
Descriptors: Cognitive Style, Learning Experience, Teaching Methods, Learning Motivation
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Tomlinson, Carol Ann – Educational Leadership, 2008
Noted educator Carol Ann Tomlinson shares the insights that shaped her thinking about informative assessment. Informative assessment goes beyond tests and the grade book. It means assessing students both formally and informally in multiple ways and giving frequent, productive feedback on student work. Informative assessment isn't separate from…
Descriptors: Student Evaluation, Student Interests, Feedback (Response), Teacher Student Relationship
Tomlinson, Carol Ann; McTighe, Jay – Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, 2006
Discover how two of education's most powerful frameworks can team up to provide your school with a comprehensive and in-depth approach to ensure all students are learning at maximum levels. The leading experts on Differentiated Instruction and Understanding by Design explain how to connect these two approaches and use their combined power to: (1)…
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Guidelines, Standards, Student Evaluation