Planning Lessons by Interest

help realize match between school and own desire to learn

demonstrate connectedness between all learning

using familiar skills as bridge to unfamiliar

enhance motivation

Real-Life Applications of Ideas and Skills

students can interview someone who uses desired skill

topics can become new and exciting

New Ways to Express to share Ideas and SKills

be creative

try not to use the same methods over and over

ask for student imput

I-Search

Orbitals

Design-A-DAy

Group Investigation

WebQuests

Jigsaw

Literature Circles

Negotiated Criteria

Sidebar Studies

Interest Centers or Groups

Speciality Teams

Link exploration with curriculum

makes large discussion more valuable

gives focus to students

Provide structure that will lead to success

not all students are highly indpendent

set goals, use rubrics, timelines, chekcpoints

Develop efficient ways to share findings

avoid large group presentations

use quads - can be common interest or not

Create an open invitation for interests

students feel welcomed to share ideas

creates shared ownership

Can be combined with other types of differentiation

Combine with readiness-based and learning profile

not necessary to separate

Keep an open eye and an open mind for a student with a serious passion

Be willing to adapt your own plans

Giving up a project might pay dividends in long run