Fulfilling the Promise pgs 120-162

The section we had to read today was the toolbox in the back of the book with 24 different ways that instruction can be differentiated. Especially this semester I am really beginning to see the value in having books like this with appendices in the back. There are so many great teaching resources out there and these toolboxes are so great to have. I loved her idea with the menu because kids feel empowered when they have a choice. There were things they had to do, things they could choose from and then extra things they could do if they have extra time or just want to continue doing what was being done in class. When kids are given choices (just like adults) they don't feel so bossed around and suppressed. They feel like they are part of the learning experience and they feel ownership of it.