“In my experience, professionals who are best in any field approach their work with humility. They know that their work is more than just a job. It's an exploration of life. Even on days when they feel most confident, things can go wrong. Sometimes even the good things that happen are a mystery - a surprise. There are always elements outside our control. That's humbling - or should be.” KnowsFeelsShouldSometimesHappensJobsMysteryFieldsHumilityElementsApproachGood ThingsSurpriseExplorationHumbling Author:Carol Ann Tomlinson
“Important element is deeply understanding our curriculum. Most teachers know what they're going to cover this week or this term. Few of us can specify precisely what students should know, understand, and be able to do as a result of any particular learning experience or set of learning experiences. Without that specificity, alignment between content, assessment, and instruction is weak.” KnowsShouldImportantAbleUnderstandingTermResultsTeacherWeekStudentsParticularElementsWeakInstructionAlignmentAssessmentCurriculumLearning ExperienceSpecificity Author:Carol Ann Tomlinson
“I have little interest in a surgeon who says, "I learned that when I was in medical school. Why should I revisit it?" or who says, "I've done that operation the same way for ten years. Don't bother me with new approaches." I see teaching in the same way.” WayShouldYearsLittlesDoneSchoolInterestTeachingTenApproachMedicalBotherOperationsShould ISurgeonsMedical SchoolNew Approach Author:Carol Ann Tomlinson
“Differentiated Instruction is a teaching philosophy based on the premise that teachers should adapt instruction to student differences. Rather than marching students through the curriculum lockstep, teachers should modify their instruction to meet students' varying readiness levels, learning preferences, and interests. Therefore, the teacher proactively plans a variety of ways to 'get it' and express learning.” WayShouldPhilosophyInterestDifferencesLevelsTeacherPlansTeachingStudentsVarietyInstructionPreferencePremisesReadinessCurriculum Author:Carol Ann Tomlinson
