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This Master of Education in Differentiated Instruction is based on the work of Dr. Carol Ann Tomlinson. Dr. Tomlinson, who appears as a video instructor in several of the program’s courses, is a world-renowned expert in differentiated instruction and assessment strategies and techniques. Dr. Tomlinson is author of The Differentiated Classroom: Responding to the Needs of All Learners, How to Differentiate Instruction in Mixed-Ability Classrooms and Fulfilling the Promise of the Differentiated Classroom: Strategies and Tools for Responsive Teaching. Also featured in the program is Dr. William Glasser, author of several books on education including Choice Theory, The Quality School and Every Student Can Succeed. Dr. Glasser’s educational approach fosters instructional approaches like differentiated instruction that meet student’s individual needs and strengths. This is the first Master of Education program to combine the ideas of Drs. Tomlinson and Glasser into a comprehensive course of study to help teachers meet the needs of an increasingly diverse student population within the context of today’s challenging standards-based curriculum.
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