%0 Journal Article
%T An ability approach to within-class curriculum differentiation using student response systems and Web 2.0 technologies: Analysing teachers¡¯ responsiveness
%A Matt Bower
%J Themes in Science and Technology Education
%D 2012
%I Themes in Science and Technology Education
%X This paper examines teacher responsiveness to an ability approach of within-class curriculum differentiation using technology. Teachers were guided through a series of four workshops designed to enhance their capacity to differentiate the curriculum using Web 2.0 technologies and Student Response Systems. Anderson & Krathwohl¡¯s (2001) Taxonomy of Learning, Teaching and Assessing was used as a framework for the within-class ability differentiation. As a result of the project there was a discernable focusing of teachers¡¯ conceptualisations of differentiation and its value. There were also improvements in teachers¡¯ self-reported ability to differentiate the curriculum, ability to integrate technology into the classroom, and enjoyment of using technology. Considerable variance in teachers¡¯ capacity to differentiate according to student ability using technology was observed, indicating that a differentiated approach to supporting teachers¡¯ development in this area may be required.
%K Differentiation
%K student response systems
%K Web 2.0
%K mixed-ability
%K revised Blooms
%U http://earthlab.uoi.gr/theste/index.php/theste/article/view/103/73