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Teachers don’t teach content in the abstract; they teach it to students. In order to ensure student learning, therefore, teachers must know not only their content and its related pedagogy but also the students to whom they wish to teach that content. In ensuring student learning, teachers must appreciate what recent research in cognitive psychology has confirmed, namely, that students learn through active intellectual engagement with content. While there are patterns in cognitive, social, and emotional developmental stages typical of different age groups, students learn in their individual ways and may have gaps or misconceptions that the teacher needs to uncover in order to plan appropriate learning activities. In addition, students have lives beyond school—lives that include athletic and musical pursuits, activities in their neighborhoods, and family and cultural traditions. Students whose first language is not English, as well as students with other special needs, must be considered when a teacher is planning lessons and identifying resources to ensure that all students will be able to learn.
Danielson, C. 2013
Artifact 1b-1
Artifact 1b-1
Literacy Lesson:
Above is a Literacy Lesson that I created during my Literacy Practicum. This artifact shows the considerations & dedication I put into creating a lesson that was tailored to the interests and needs of the students. I taught two boys in this class and both of them loved monsters. The lesson focuses on having students identify specific vocabulary terms that we were currently reviewing. As students would see these words, they would have to read them out loud in their best monster voices. I believe that this artifact shows my knowledge of who my students are because it focuses on the interests that help the content to be more engaging. This lesson provides a circumstance where students are able to learn on a more intellectual level through reading an engaging book based on the students interests. By fostering an environment where students are encouraged to bring their interests to the classroom, I believe it helps children to recognize that the classroom is a place where they are valued. I believe it helps students to recognize that we will build upon the knowledge that they alread know using the resources that they enjoy.
Artifact 1b-2
Artifact 1b-2
Examination of Student Profiles & Lesson Plan:
For this lesson plan activity, I was given specific children for whom to create modifications and accommodations. Scrolling down to the third page a section for accommodations and modifications is listed. This part of the lesson specifically outlines each child, their specific needs and a detailed plan on how I can best help them as an educator. Each child listed has specific strategies or procedures that are unique to their own personal circumstances. I chose this artifact because I believe it shows that I care about my students and I have carfully considered the differences of the children in the classroom. I understand that each child has different needs and that different techniques will work better for some more than others.
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