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** Standard 3 ** **Teachers understand that children learn differently. ** The teacher understands how pupils differ in their approaches to learning and the barriers that impede learning and can adapt instruction to meet the diverse needs of pupils, including those with disabilities and exceptionalities.

Evidence 1:

Rationale 1: This portion of my action research paper reinforced what already occurs in my classroom. Students all learn in different ways and giving students the tools they need might be different for each. Using a Kindle in my Literature class was a prime example of student improvement using technology. Those students who had a difficult time with vocabulary were much better off with the ease of an electronic dictionary vs. using traditional methods. There were positive results with the students who used the Kindle and it opened another door for those students.

Keeping in mind that students learn differently is important for differentiating in the classroom. From working on my action research I learned more about my students’ individual needs. Those who needed more of a challenge were able to receive that through smaller group learning vs. the classroom as a whole. It may take longer on the teacher’s part to put together more individualized plans but there are many ways just to offer options for your students. This will give more students positive results.

KSD

3.K.1 The teacher understands and can identify differences in approaches to learning and performance, including different learning styles, multiple intelligences, and performance modes, and can design instruction that helps use students’ strengths as the basis for growth.

Knowing the subject matter you teach is vital to relaying the information to your students. The more you know about what you are teaching the more options you can share with your students to reach the same ideas. Giving your students different ways of learning will help them understand the concepts you are trying to convey since not all students learn in the same manner. Giving students options to fit their needs will help your students better understand what they are learning.

3.S.2 The teacher use teaching approaches that are sensitive to the multiple experiences of learners and that address different learning and performance modes.

Teachers must be aware of how students are learning in their classrooms. There are many different methods to reach the correct answer and instructors must be open to these ideas. With given the proper tools students will grow in their educational experience and teachers need to be open to allowing those ideas.

3.D.1 The teacher believes that all children can learn at high levels and persists in helping all children achieve success. Education is ever changing. Constantly learning and applying new technology can only benefit your students. Education is far behind in the technologies of the world and that is what are students are growing up in. If we want our students to be excited about education and inspired to learn we need to give them something to be excited about.