ELIS 4804 - Differentiating for Learning in the 3-5 Classroom
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 02, CRN 41927,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Amy Camardese
Email: ahcamardese@ysu.edu
Course Description
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Differentiation in the elementary grades: Strategies to engage and equip all learners (1st ed.) | Doubet KJ.& Hockett, J.A. |
Text/Resources:
Required:
Doubet K.J. & Hockett, J.A. (2018) Differentiation in the elementary grades: Strategies to
engage and equip all learners (1st ed.). ASCD.
Recommended:
Gayle, G., Kaufeldt, M., & Mattos, M. (2016). Best practices at tier 1: Daily differentiation for
effective instruction.
Websites:
SPED High Leverage Practices: https://highleveragepractices.org
High Leverage Practices: CEEDAR: https://ceedar.education.ufl.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/CEC-HLP-Web.pdf
Positive Behavior Intervention Support: https://www.pbis.org
Response to Intervention: http://rtinetwork.org/professional/virtual-visits
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | Chapter 1 in Differentiation Text | Introduction to the course/Building a Classroom Community | Group Activity |
| 8/31 | Chapter 1 continued | Learner variability | Padlet |
| 9/7 | Chapter 2: Articulating Learning Goals | Learning Goals/Backward Design | Group Activity |
| 9/14 | Chapter 5: Checking for Understanding Using Formative Assessment | Formative Assessments/Differentiating Assessments | OCALI Module Autism |
| 9/21 | Chapter 4: Providing Interactive Learning Experiences | Increasing Motivation and Investment | OCALI Module: FBA |
| 9/28 | Chapter 7 - Differentiating According to Student Interest & Learning Preferences | Increasing Motivation and Investment | OCALI Module: FBA |
| 10/5 | Chapter 6: Differentiating According to Student Readiness | MTSS | |
| 10/12 | Chapter Six | RTI | Group Activity 2 |
| 10/19 | BB folder will have additional materials | Review of MTSS/RTI | IRIS Module: Measuring Behavior |
| 10/26 | BB folder will have additional materials | Dual Language Learners with Challenging Behaviors | Mid-Term Reflection/Case Study |
| 11/2 | Review of Ohio's SEL Standards | Social Emotional Learning | Work on Field Analysis Report |
| 11/9 | BB folder will include additional materials | Self-Determination Skills for grades 3-5 | Work on Field Analysis Report |
| 11/16 | Field Analysis Report | Review and edit Field analysis report | Work on Field Analysis Report |
| 11/23 | Chapter 8: The Nuts and Bolts of Implementing Differentiation | Edit and review your SELIP | Field Analysis Report |
| 11/30 | Thanksgiving | Thanksgiving | Thanksgiving |
| 12/7 | Work week and review | Work Week | Critical Task/Final Reflection |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.