Standard3

Home Standard1 / Standard2 / Standard3 / Standard4 / Standard5 / Standard6 / Standard7 / Standard8 / Standard9 / Standard10 **Standard 3** 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.
 * Teachers understand that children learn differently.**

Evidence 1:

Rationale 1: This digital story telling lesson allows students flexibility in how they approach meeting the goals of the project. The flexibility of this assignment allows for my students with exceptional needs to work, if they choose, in our Learning Center where there are several computers always available for their use.With a computer being used throughout the duration of the project students with exceptional needs have resources always available to assist them with difficulties. In this learning center they also have increased access to Special Education staff that has been prepped to assist them with this large project.

KSD: 3.K.2The teacher understands and can provide adaptations for areas of exceptionality in learning—including learning disabilities, visual and perceptual difficulties, and special physical or mental challenges.

//Adaptations for students with exceptional learning needs are built in to this project.//

3.S.1The teacher identifies and designs instruction appropriate to students’ stages of development, learning styles, strengths, and needs.

//The nature of digital story telling allows students with a variety of abilities and learning styles to make choices that help them maximize their interest, expression, and achievement.//

3.D.1The teacher believes that all children can learn at high levels and persists in helping all children achieve success

//The subject matter of this assignment is quite challenging for students of all learning abilities. Given this high level of conceptual difficulty the process of the assignment and the final product can be differentiated to meet the needs of students at every ability level.//