Navigating Through the Maze: Challenges and Strategies in Implementing Differentiated Instruction in the Classroom

Abstract: This research paper examines the hurdles teachers face in implementing differentiated instruction and identifies strategies for overcoming them. The study uses a mixed-method approach, integrating quantitative and qualitative data gathered from a survey and semi-structured interviews of teachers from various schools across the country. Findings reveal significant challenges in differentiating instruction, including insufficient time, inadequate professional development, and classroom management issues. The paper concludes with recommendations for professional development programs and administrative support to facilitate differentiated instruction.

Keywords: Differentiated instruction, challenges in the classroom