Action Research Journal Indonesia (ARJI)
Vol. 7 No. 3 (2025): Action Research Journal Indonesia (ARJI)

Unpacking the Layers: A Comparative Insight into Differentiated Instruction Strategies for Deeper Learning Across Educational Contexts

Ratna Juwita (Universitas Sebelas Maret)
Fatma Sukmawati (Universitas Sebelas Maret)
Eka Budhi Santosa (Universitas Sebelas Maret)
Budi Tri Cahyono (Universitas Sebelas Maret)
Relly Prihatin (Universitas Sebelas Maret)
Suparmi Suparmi (Universitas Sebelas Maret)
Jovita Ridhani (Universitas Sebelas Maret)
Sari Trisnaningsih (Universitas Sebelas Maret)



Article Info

Publish Date
27 Jul 2025

Abstract

Indonesian teachers, especially in Central Java, encountered challenges in crafting differentiated activities to create deeper learning form students. They include being able to determine students’ prior knowledge and readiness, along with what works best for how learners like to learn (themselves using delivery and assessment methods) in related to individual learners. The research was conducted to explore kindergarten, elementary and secondary school teachers (n = 112) practices about implementation of differentiated instruction for deeper learning in public and private schools n= 35 using descriptive qualitative method. The data collection technique was carried out with Self-Reported Essays, Video-Taped DI Practices and Interviews at the Teacher Appreciation event in Indonesia. The findings revealed that the most frequently used in all levels are giving explanation, providing additional support, and set goals. Furthermore, important variations in the selection of materials, goal introduction, prior knowledge activation, adapted instruction, grouping, adapted materials and varied assessment were also found across levels. This article suggests that teacher professional development be focused on strengthening differentiated teaching practices through classroom supervision programs and practical workshops. Areas of development that need to be carried out include understanding the concept of DI, the application of techniques such as flexible grouping and formative assessment, the design of differentiated lesson plans, and the use of adaptive learning media and supporting technologies.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ARJI

Publisher

Subject

Education

Description

ARJI is a journal that publishes the results of scientific research in the field of education using classroom action research methods. The ARJI journal is published every 3 months, namely in March, June, September and December. The ARJI journal has been published since March 2019. The ARJI journal ...