Maximizing Learning for All through Differentiation 5151.L26.4639
Prefix/Number ED 555
3 Credits
UAA PACE, 500-Level Upper Division Course
Graded
COURSE OVERVIEW
Today’s learners have differing strengths, individual interests, divergent learning styles, and varying needs. Differentiation provides an avenue to meet each student where they are and improve educational outcomes for all. This course includes an overview of the pedagogy surrounding differentiation. Additionally, participants will learn and apply methods of differentiation for both English learners and students with special needs. The course also touches on the following topics as they relate to differentiation, students with disabilities, and English learners: Culturally Responsive Teaching, Formative Assessment, Gradual Release of Responsibility, Vocabulary Instruction, Universal Design for Learning, and more!
Expected Learning Outcomes
- Analyze the principles and benefits of differentiated instruction and its impact on student learning outcomes.
- Apply formative assessment strategies to gather data and inform differentiated instructional practices.
- Design and implement differentiated learning experiences that cater to diverse learning styles, needs, and interests.
- Integrate the Universal Design for Learning framework to create an inclusive and accessible learning environment for all students.
- Reflect on professional growth and articulate how learning from this course on differentiation will impact students and the broader educational community.
Course Syllabus This is a preview syllabus only. The official syllabus will be provided to you with your login information.
- Methods of Instruction - Videos, readings and written responses. No quizzes, midterms or finals. All readings are within the online environment.
- Course Grading Rubric
Grade Levels: PK-12
IMPORTANT DATES & INFORMATION
This Teaching Channel course is fully self-paced—you may register and begin at any time.
Current Session
- Registration Deadline: October 15, 2026
- Coursework Due: November 15, 2026 (you may finish earlier)
- Grades Released: September 2, 2026
Please allow up to two weeks from this date—or from your completion date thereafter—for your grade to be processed and delivered to ASDN.
Next Session
- Registration opens October 16, 2026, with coursework due April 15, 2027, and grades released beginning January 2, 2027.
Cancellation Policy
You may cancel within one week of registration. A $125 cancellation fee will apply.
Extensions or transfers are not permitted.
TUITION
PROVIDER DETAILS
Contact the Teaching Channel directly for questions specific to coursework. Email: instructor@teachingchannel.com or call at 1-877-394-4930. Contact ASDN for registration or transcript questions.