Meeting Diverse Needs
Proficient Descriptor
Uses appropriate inclusive practices, such as tiered supports and scaffolded instruction, to accommodate differences in students’ learning needs, abilities, interests, and levels of readiness, including those of academically advanced students, students with disabilities, and English learners.
Why is it Important?
As you spend more time in the classroom with your students, you come to recognize that each student has unique needs and interests. Getting to know your students is an important first step in this process. Once you understand their needs in the classroom, you are able to accommodate them. These accommodations do not necessarily mean designing a different assignment for every student or assigning busy work for those who are ahead. Meeting diverse needs means creating lessons where students can achieve their objectives in unique ways. Differentiating instruction to reach all students is vital for creating an equitable classroom where everyone has the same opportunity to succeed.
My Progress
When designing my lesson plans, I made an effort to consider all my students. This involved making adjustments depending on the class I was designing for. Making these differentiations allowed me to reach a wider range of students. These changes were informed by a combination of individual educational plans, student skill backgrounds, and classroom environments. Since my practicum provided limited experience in getting to know students, I incorporated activities where I could learn about their learning styles. Additionally, I included a wide variety of activities that featured student voice and choice. These assignments allowed me to better understand how to meet students' needs.
This Google Form facilitated my effort to familiarize myself with my students, enabling me to identify ways to support them more effectively.
Examples of Adaptable Activities
