Standard I

Teaching Diversity Students

The competent teacher understands how students differ in their approaches to learning and create instructional opportunities that are adapted to diverse learners.

Diversity

Standard I states," The competent teacher understands how students differ in their approaches to learning and creates instructional opportunities that are adapted to diverse learners." Whether by an impairment or genetic means, it is for the teacher to truly understand the meaning of the word diverse or disabled and to facilitate a learning environment in which individual differences are respected. Education is available to every student, all diversities, and all learning abilities. However, alterations can be made for those who have been diagnosed with disabilities. The school is not a place that diagnoses disabilities, but it assists in providing various platforms with professional staff that help aid the difficulties and proficiency of all learners. Appropriate goals are set that conforms to the IEP, and by using modifications and accommodations in the least restrictive environment for the diverse and disabled student, you are allowing them to develop a heightened potential.

The education of an exceptional child demands adjustment outside the regular general curriculum, with patience and insight this course has allowed us to formulate a foundation of what to expect. We have learned that educating an exceptional child takes insight, knowledge of the disability, patience, and perseverance. The goal is to provide the student with the ability to succeed outside of the classroom as an adult. The curriculum of a special education student main objective is to build adequate life skills that will allow them to survive beyond the scope of the school grounds.