KSA #5: Teachers engage in a range of planning activities.
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As a teacher, each year I encounter a variety of students within my classroom, each with their own tool belt of skills. Some students may have acquired these skills from previous years of school, whereas others develop their skills through experiences. In addition to the skills and attributes, each student has a past and a history that affects the way in which they learn and process information. It is my responsibility to recognize the tools students have and build on them, while also considering their individual academic needs.
I have and have had experience with students on IPP's , gifted students and students with other issues not coded. Attached is a report by the C.A.S.E. team done in 2014 with a student. I decided to add it because it accurately shows the program I had created with the student. I am also including a calendar I had prepared for the student to follow with the T.A. and at home.
I have and have had experience with students on IPP's , gifted students and students with other issues not coded. Attached is a report by the C.A.S.E. team done in 2014 with a student. I decided to add it because it accurately shows the program I had created with the student. I am also including a calendar I had prepared for the student to follow with the T.A. and at home.
Planning for a student on an IPP.
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Below are some strategies I have used with students in my classroom…
INTEGRATING TECHNOLOGY
Accommodating the exceptional learner is something that I challenge myself to do in every lesson I teach. I find that technology allows my higher level students take charge of their learning and gives them freedom to explore further. I have pre-set up expect ions and tasks using technology for my early finishers.
LEARNING STYLES
By examining and learning about my students, as soon as the year begins, I structure my lessons around the learning styles of my students.
TIERED INSTRUCTION
Sometimes, when teaching, there are opportunities where students can be grouped based on their skills level. Far too often teachers group the weaker students with the stronger students, which is okay to do from time-to-time, but I find that these students needed a challenge. I ensured that all students have the necessary tools to be successful in the tasks so that the basics would be covered. The higher level students, when grouped together benefit from the activity dramatically, while all other students are free to work at their various levels. At the end of the day, everyone receives peer feedback from their classmates and new skills are acquired by all.
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