Adapting Instruction in Germany: Differentiation Strategies in Diverse Classrooms

Authors

• Grace Hull

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Description

This study explores differentiation in German public and special education schools. Special schools, with smaller classes and specialized training, provide individualized, systematic instruction. In contrast, public schools face large class sizes and limited resources, leading to surface-level differentiation such as ability grouping. While grouping strategies appeared across settings, personalization was deeper in special schools. Hands-on and movement-based activities were common in public classrooms, enhancing engagement. Findings emphasize the impact of class size, teacher preparation, and support on the effectiveness of differentiation in meeting diverse student needs.

Publication Date

2025

Recommended Citation

Hull, Grace, "Adapting Instruction in Germany: Differentiation Strategies in Diverse Classrooms" (2025). International Professional Development Partnerships (IPDP) Consortium. 25.
https://digitalcommons.buffalostate.edu/ipds_research/25