The Trend of Differentiated Instruction Research: Bibliometric and Content Analysis

Authors : Elif DAL, Neşe KUTLU ABU

Pages : 157-185

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Publication Date : 2023-08-30

Article Type : Review Paper

Abstract :Unquestionably, one of the primary purposes of education in societies with several facets is to ensure that each individual participates in life in harmony and contributes to society. Ignoring the adaptability of society also causes this variety to deteriorate into a disadvantage. In this situation, it is crucial to consider the unique differences of the students, keeping the students\` personal interests and needs in the foreground for the sake of social adaptation and individual growth. Consequently, the objective of differentiated instruction is to reduce these challenges for the instructor, students, and other stakeholders by offering learning opportunities to all students in a maximum level. Examining the studies on differentiated instruction, the significance of which is steadily growing today, the purpose of this study is to determine the subject\`s current trends and to establish a broad framework. To this end, the bibliometric method and the document analysis method were applied to the assessments of scientific research published in the Web of Science, YOK Thesis, Sobiad, DergiPark, and TR Index databases on a total of 1,222 diverse instructional themes. The presentation of findings is presented with bibliometric maps, tables, graphs, and figures. According to the results of an analysis of the publications in the Web of Science database, the majority of research was published in 2019 and the majority of citations were produced in 2021. In accordance with the study findings, the dimensions findings were analyzed in light of the related literature, and ideas for further research were provided.
Keywords : Differentiated teaching, Bibliometric analysis, Content analysis, Literature based review, VOS viewer

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