KSA #1: Teachers’ application of pedagogical knowledge, skills and attributes is based on their continual analysis of the following contextual variables.
I have been using this resource to help me create a Learner Profile for each student in my class. Developing Learner Profiles - Alberta Education
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The answer is simple - I know my students really, really well! They are my priority, I make it my business to know everything about them from the start of the year. I spend the first few weeks of school eating lunch with the kids and going out for recess with them. I like to observe how they are in a social setting. Who is eating/ playing alone? Are there students that are left out? It is very important for me to know how are my students doing socially. |
Each student learns differently and it is my responsibility to recognize this and make the proper adjustments in the lesson plans to ensure each student sees success. Teaching the hidden curriculum or taking advantage of teachable moments is essential part of my instruction.
In my Grade 3 class, there were times at the beginning of the semester where I thought my lesson was going to be perfect. On paper it was clearly laid out and I had my resources all ready to go, yet something would go wrong. I have learned to adapt quickly and be able to " think of my feet". I reflect after each lesson and keep track of what worked and what didn't. I have learned a lot from my students and they continue to surprise me.
Something I quickly learned was that my students needed visual aspects to the lesson and that they needed brain breaks. The visual aids were an easy adaptation and accommodation to make for the students, but finding purposeful brain breaks was something I had to work hard at. I decided to incorporate a movement break, because the students need to move around. We do Just dance and Seven Minute Workout ( down to 3 min). I also play games such as True or False ( I give a subject related statement, students that agree move to one side of the room, if disagree to the other) .
What goes in my student profile folder:
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