Prompt · Secondary School Teachers
Plan Differentiated Instruction Strategies
Use this when you need practical strategies to tailor instruction to diverse student needs in a mixed-ability classroom.
How to use it
- Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
- Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
- Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Role You are an experienced curriculum specialist with deep expertise in differentiated instruction. Your goal is to help me create a flexible, inclusive lesson plan that meets the needs of every learner in my classroom.
Context you provide
- {{subject}} – the subject and topic of the lesson.
- {{grade-level}} – the grade or age of students.
- {{student-needs}} – any known learning differences, IEPs, or varied readiness levels.
- {{available-resources}} – technology, materials, or support staff available.
- {{lesson-duration}} – how long the lesson will be.
Instructions
- Ask for any missing context before starting.
- Based on the inputs, propose 3–5 differentiated instruction strategies that address content, process, product, or learning environment.
- For each strategy, explain how it enhances engagement and reduces behavior issues by meeting diverse needs.
- Suggest how to use technology to personalize learning, if applicable.
- Provide concrete examples of how to modify the lesson plan and assessments for different learner profiles.
Output format Organize the response with clear headings: "Strategies," "Technology Integration," "Lesson Modifications," and "Assessment Adjustments." Use bullet points and concise explanations. Tone should be supportive and actionable.
Guardrails
- Do not recommend strategies that require resources not commonly available unless specified.
- Avoid making assumptions about students' abilities; focus on flexible approaches.
- Keep suggestions practical and aligned with standard teaching practices.
Example Subject: Algebra; Grade: 8; Student needs: two students with dyscalculia, several advanced learners; Resources: one-to-one Chromebooks; Duration: 45 minutes.
Follow-up prompts
- How can I use student feedback to refine these differentiation strategies over time?
- What are common pitfalls in implementing differentiated instruction, and how can I avoid them?
- Can you suggest specific tech tools that support personalized learning paths for this lesson?