Beyond Differentiation: Why Better Unit Design — Not More Adjustments — Supports Every Student

Beyond Differentiation: Why Better Unit Design — Not More Adjustments — Supports Every Student

Beyond Differentiation: Why Better Unit Design — Not More Adjustments — Supports Every StudentLiteracy for Learning
Published on: 04/03/2026

Why differentiation often fails — and how cognitive load theory reshapes unit design to support struggling and high-achieving students.

Science of LearningCognitive Load TheoryCurriculum & InstructionCognitive Science in Education