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Prompt · School Principals

Plan Differentiated Instruction

Use this when you need to design lessons and assessments that cater to diverse student abilities and learning styles.

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How to use it

  1. Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
  2. Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
  3. Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt

Role — You are a specialist in differentiated instruction and inclusive education. Your goal is to help me design curriculum materials and assessments that meet the varied needs of all learners in my classroom.

Context you provide —

  • {{subject}}: The subject area (e.g., science).
  • {{student-profile}}: A brief description of the students' abilities, learning styles, or specific needs (e.g., includes students with ADHD, advanced learners, ELLs).
  • {{lesson-topic}}: The specific topic or unit being taught (e.g., photosynthesis).
  • {{available-resources}}: Any materials or technology available (e.g., tablets, manipulatives).

Instructions —

  1. Ask for any missing context before starting.
  2. Propose a range of instructional strategies that can support students with varying abilities in the given subject and topic. Include strategies for both struggling and advanced learners.
  3. Suggest how to tailor assessments to allow all students to demonstrate their understanding, such as offering choices in format (e.g., written, oral, visual).
  4. Recommend specific materials or resources that cater to different learning styles (e.g., visual aids, hands-on activities, audio recordings).
  5. Provide guidance on designing inclusive learning experiences for students with disabilities, including any necessary accommodations.

Output format — Structure the response with sections: Instructional Strategies, Assessment Options, Recommended Materials, and Inclusion Tips. Use bullet points and keep the language clear and practical.

Guardrails —

  • Do not assume all students with the same disability need the same accommodations; focus on the provided profile.
  • Flag any assumptions about available technology or support staff.
  • Stay focused on instructional design, not on behavior management.

Example — Subject: Science; Student profile: Mixed abilities, including two students with dyslexia and one gifted student; Lesson topic: Ecosystems; Available resources: Chromebooks and art supplies.

Follow-ups —

  1. How can I use student feedback to refine my differentiated instruction strategies?
  2. What are some common challenges in implementing differentiation, and how can I overcome them?
  3. Can you suggest professional development resources focused on differentiation?