The Dance of Differentiation

Regardless of where you are on your differentiation journey, this highly readable and richly informative book by Dr Tom Porta is a must-read. Quality insight from extensive research, unpacked in a digestible manner, challenges you to think about the why underpinning differentiation. Simultaneously, enriching information is shared on how to implement differentiation with liberal sprinklings of practical strategies frankly evaluated through a personal experience lens. The vast array of tools to gauge and respond to learner readiness elevates this book to handbook status for teachers keen to differentiate learning efficiently and effectively in their classrooms. Angeline Panayi-Motus, Business and Economics Teacher, Seymour College Tom's expertise and knowledge of differentiation and the art of making it relevant to teachers is second to none. The Dance of Differentiation explains the steps and movements a skilled teacher will make in order to achieve inclusive education. Knowing that students will require different supports and instructions throughout a lesson is vital to the success of each and every student. This book is a must-read for every teacher, whether they have been in the classroom for many years or are just starting out. Rebecca Mattinson, Teacher, Westminster School This book is an invaluable resource for teachers at all stages of their career who have the desire to better their understanding and skills in differentiation and inclusive practices. Having had Tom as my teacher in high school, I can confidently say his passion and dedication to continually better the field of inclusive education extends well beyond the text in this book, reaching each and every student in his classroom. A highly recommended read that challenges the initial thinking around differentiation and provides readers with a guide to ensure a more inclusive education is delivered to our learners. Elicia Baldwin, Teacher, Loreto College