ED-5008 v1

Somantri, S., Mustoip, S., & Mabrur, H. (2024). Implement differentiated instructions to address the diversity of students’ academic abilities in elementary school classrooms. JPS: Journal of Primary School, 1(2), 28-35.

Watson, S. (2021). Culturally relevant pedagogy and the 5E lesson plan. The Science Teacher, 89(2), 56-61.
In this article, the author introduces a lesson plan model that includes a detailed evaluation rubric and practical strategies for each phase of the 5E model—Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, Evaluate—designed to affirm students’ identities, promote inclusivity, and boost engagement. The article includes examples showing how culturally responsive strategies can be embedded into inquiry-based learning, using gender-paired collaboration, real-life connections, student choice, and multiple assessment options. Ultimately, the article empowers educators to modify conventional science lessons to foster equity and deeper student learning.

Unluol Unal, N., Karal, M. A., & Tan, S. (2022). Developing accessible lesson plans with universal design for learning (UDL). International Journal of Disability, Development and Education, 69(4), 1442-1456.
In this article, the authors examine the effectiveness of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) training in improving general education teacher candidates’ ability to write accessible and inclusive lesson plans. They emphasized that embedding UDL from the start of lesson planning creates more flexible and responsive learning environments for diverse student populations, including those with disabilities. The findings support incorporating UDL training into teacher preparation programs to enhance inclusive education practices.

Karaman, M. R. (2024). Does ChatGPT More Effective create Lesson Plans? An Experimental Study. International Journal of Technology in Education, 7(1), 107-127.
In this research study, the author found that while both ChatGPT-generated and teacher-prepared lesson plans significantly enhanced student performance, there was no statistically significant difference between the two methods. These findings suggest that integrating AI tools like ChatGPT into lesson planning can be as effective as traditional methods. If you choose option 2 in the signature assignment, you may want to consider these insights when evaluating the role of AI in educational settings.

Winer, L. (2022). How to create lessons that showcase students' diverse cultures [Video]. Youtube. TED-ED Educator Talks.
In this video, a veteran math teacher reflects on how she used to treat math as a “universal language” and unintentionally ignored her students' diverse cultural backgrounds, which she now understands can hinder learning due to cultural discontinuity.

Tomlinson, C. A. (2024). The role of 5 key classroom elements for effective differentiation. Defined [Video]. YouTube.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-O3w3SUb5k
In this video, seminal author Carol Tomlinson describes how true differentiation goes beyond simply using tools like learning contracts—it requires intentional, student-centered use of five key classroom elements: environment, curriculum, assessment, instruction, and classroom management.

Edutopia. (n.d.) Differentiated instruction. Edutopia.
Explore this site as time and interest allow, which is a compilation of articles, videos, and ideas to help you develop lesson plans. Identify and use what is most relevant to you for this assignment.