This presentation will describe strategies for differentiating instructional practices to meet the needs of diverse learners. Today's college students are not only culturally and linguistically diverse, but they also reflect various learning styles and abilities to understand information and solve problems. The IDEA method (Introduction, Development, Expansion, Assessment) will be introduced as a lesson planning strategy to enhance learning outcomes for all students. Additionally, practices to support instructional differentiation in each area of the IDEA cycle, such as cooperative learning and graphic organizers, will be discussed. The intended audience is college professors across disciplines who are seeking to modify their courses to increase inclusivity and student learning.
