LEVERAGING DESIGN COMPETENCIES TO CREATE A DIFFERENTIATED LEARNING ENVIRONMENT FOR TEACHING ENGLISH GRAMMAR TO STUDENTS WITH DIVERSE NEEDS

This paper examines approaches for differentiating instruction to teach English grammar to students with varying ability levels. In traditional grammar classes, one-size-fits-all instruction often fails to meet the needs of both weaker and more advanced learners. To address this, the paper proposes a framework for designing a learning environment that scaffolds English grammar instruction for weaker students through multimodal resources and collaborative activities, while also challenging stronger students with more complex topics and independent projects. The differentiated model aims to provide equitable access to grammar knowledge through individualized support and opportunities for all students to maximize their learning. Areas for future research involving the implementation of the proposed framework in real-world contexts are also discussed.