Despite all the research I have recently compiled on DI, I still struggled to understand how High-Low groups benefit the high group in differentiated instruction. If these students aren't being challenged and are forced to work at a lower level, how does this benefit them? I believed that these students needed to be pushed to a higher level in order for their knowledge to expand. However, after reading this article I have started to understand the importance. These gifted students need the variety just as much as every other student. Take a look!
http://www.nsgt.org/differentiating-learning-for-gifted-students/
Are they working at a lower level if the instruction task expected of a group requires a rigorous outcome? And the unique talents of all members are applied to arrive at a quality solution? I believe the collaborative process they would use benefits all learners.
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