Differentiated Learning Strategy: Education Transformation Towards Learning Equity

Differentiated learning is a pedagogical approach that emphasizes adapting instruction to students' needs, interests, and learning profiles. This approach has become increasingly relevant in the context of inclusive education and the implementation of the Independent Curriculum, which promotes equity and student-centered learning. This article aims to comprehensively examine differentiated learning strategies as an educational transformation toward learning equity. This study employed a qualitative literature review method by analyzing national and international journals indexed in SINTA, Scopus, and Google Scholar published between 2014 and 2024. The findings indicate that differentiated learning, implemented through three main pillars—content, process, and product differentiation—significantly enhances student engagement, intrinsic motivation, and learning outcomes, including for students with special needs in inclusive settings. The major challenges identified include teacher preparedness, administrative workload, and classroom management. This study concludes that differentiated learning is not merely a technical teaching strategy but a student-centered educational philosophy that promotes equity, respects diversity, and supports the optimal development of every learner.