Personalised and Differentiated Learning
These are terms that are often confused. While they are all aimed at a more student-centred approach they have different purposes and techniques.This page has a definition of Personalised, Differentiated and Individualised learning.
Bolstad et al (2012) have this to say: "Personalising learning aligns with the idea that education systems must move away from an Industrial Age “one-size-fits-all” model. The idea of “personalising learning” calls for reversing the “logic” of education systems so that the system is built around the learner, rather than the learner being required to fit with the system."
Bolstad et al (2012) have this to say: "Personalising learning aligns with the idea that education systems must move away from an Industrial Age “one-size-fits-all” model. The idea of “personalising learning” calls for reversing the “logic” of education systems so that the system is built around the learner, rather than the learner being required to fit with the system."
Resources
- MoE Differentiated Learning resources and video
- Personalised Learning Wiki
- Simon Williams' Sabbatical report on Personalised Learning
- Carol Dweck's work around Fixed and Growth mindsets
- Linking Personalised Learning with Dr Suess
- Readings on Personalised, Differentiated and Individualised learning
- Resources and discussion on Personalised Learning
- Video of managing personalisation and differentiation in an MLE
- Personalised Assessment in Secondary Contexts
Barbara Bray’s website - has an excellent chart on the differences between Differentiated, Personalised and Individual learning - sign up to her newsletter to access a larger copy of the chart. You should also see her blog.