Editorial Review
It's an age-old challenge: How can teachers divide their time, resources, and efforts to effectively instruct students of diverse backgrounds and interests, as well as skill and readiness levels? The Differentiated Classroom: Responding to the Needs of All Learners offers a powerful, practical solution.
Drawing on nearly three decades of experience, author Carol Ann Tomlinson describes a way of thinking about teaching and learning that will change all aspects of how you approach students and your classroom. She looks to the latest research on learning, education, and change for the theoretical basis of differentiated instruction and why it's so important to today's children. Yet she offers much more than theory, filling the pages with real-life examples of teachers and students using-and benefitting from-differentiated instruction.
At the core of the book, three chapters describe actual lessons, units, and classrooms with differentiated instruction in action. Tomlinson looks at elementary and secondary classrooms in nearly all subject areas to show how real teachers turn the challenge of differentiation into a reality. Her insightful analysis of how, what, and why teachers differentiate lays the groundwork for you to bring differentiation to your own classroom.
Tomlinson's commonsense, classroom-tested advice speaks to experienced and novice teachers as well as educational leaders who want to foster differentiation in their schools. Using a "think versus sink approach," Tomlinson guides all readers through small changes, then even larger ones, until differentiation becomes a way of life that enriches both teachers and students.
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Customer Reviews
Should be part of every teacher's library... 
2006-10-22
Carol Ann Tomlinson's book shows teachers how to meet the needs of the wide range of abilities found in most classrooms through effective instructional grouping strategies. Differentiating curriculum is one of the most, if not the most, important skills for teachers to master in order to help all kids reach their full potential. Ms. Tomilson's techniques show teachers how to reach all levels of students - from those needing remediation - to the more advanced learner who needs a faster pace, more independence, and a more in- depth curriculum to thrive. Practical and clearly written... highly recommended.
Help for the Classroom 2006-04-09
I am a classroom teacher. I read this book in a course as part of my Masters in Education program. It has a lot of practical advice for busy classroom teachers. It is easy to read and to apply the ideas into your own classroom. I highly recommend it!
m.casey 
2000-11-28
I chose this book to read for my education class for the simple reason that I did not know what a differentiated classroom was. I have had ideas for a long time of how I would like to teach, I just never realized there was a name for it. This book explained in detail many examples that could be used in any classroom. This book was very easy to read because it was written in simple terms taken from stories of teachers all around the country. The only thing that I did not like was that a lot of the examples were aimed more at teachers who have been practicing for a while. This is definately a book that I will hold on to and refer to throughout my teaching career.
A Great Book 2000-10-25
I am a college student majoring in education and read this book for a class. I thought it was a great book. I would have read it even if it was not for a class. Carol Ann Tomlinson put a lot of usefull information about differentiating the classroom in this book. She gave many wonderful examples. It was also an easy book to read and easy to understand. I recommend anyone who is a teacher or who is going to be a teacher to read this book.
Student's Review 2000-10-23
I am a current college student who read this book as part of the Education course that I am taking. First let me start by saying that I believe this book would be better suited for current teachers, rather than students. Don't get me wrong, this book is very informative, but unless you have a field that you can apply this to it becomes just information and ideas rather than concepts and facts. This is going to be something that I am going to carry into the classroom with me. The ideas that were presented are very note worthy and should be implemented into classrooms across the USA.
You need this book... 2008-07-17
Tomlinson is one of, if not the, leading expert in differentiated instruction in education. Any material you can find by her will increase your knowledge and preparedness for the classroom! Great read and highly informative.
TEACHERS!! 2008-07-03
THIS IS AN EXCELLENT BOOK IF YOU ARE NEW TO THE CONCEPT OF "THE INCLUSIVE
CLASSROOM"!! IT IS QUITE HELPFUL!!!
Differentiation overview 2008-07-02
Carol Ann Tomlinson gives an overview of differentiation and includes tricks, tips, and templates to help even a beginner get started. Differentiation SHOULD be a part of every classroom. An excellent resource for teachers and also for parents who want to be able to advocate for their children.
Great Resource! 2007-07-30
I read this book through as soon as I received it. Tomlinson is well-respected in her field. Most everything I have read concerns gifted students. This is an excellent resource for ALL students. Differentiation is absolutely necessary in today's classrooms. If all students are to reach their full potential, we must meet them where they are -- and they are all over the place! With so many learners requiring different strategies, finding a way to reach every child is a daunting task. This book gives you the strategies in clear, concise language. The information can be adapted to any subject area or age group. I wish every teacher in my school would read this book!
The Differentiated Classroom: Responding to the Needs of All Learners 2007-07-29
This book is excellent for anyone who wants to know the basics of Differentiation. I would recommend it to any teacher who is interested in individualized instruction for students. Also, this book gives some very important insights on curriculum objectives.
