Strengthening Teacher Self-Efficacy for Differentiated Instruction

Dr. Tom Porta is a lecturer and researcher at the University of Adelaide, Australia, with a passion for helping teachers to become confident in inclusive teaching practices. Tom’s research focuses on differentiation, exploring ways that teachers can be better prepared in differentiating efficiently and effectively for their diverse classrooms, to ensure they achieve inclusive education. Tom has taught in primary and secondary settings for over a decade, and held a variety of leadership roles, including the director of Inclusive Education and head of the South Australian Certificate for Education. Tom was awarded the certification of 'Highly Accomplished Teacher' by the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership in 2019. Tom is also on the editorial board of the Journal of Research in Special Educational Needs (JORSEN).

• Introduction.- Tomlinsons framework for differentiated instruction.- Self efficacy for differentiated instruction.- Conceptual and political dilemmas.- Pedagogical and cultural dilemmas.- Concluding thoughts.