Content Area and Pedagogical Knowledge 

Trade Book

This assignment emphasizes standard 2I evaluates teaching resources and materials for appropriateness as related to curricular content and each student’s needs. When working with trade books it is important to know your students to determine specific aspects of the text, such as the readability level of the book, the type of vocabulary that is used in the book, how many words and pictures are on each page, and how many total pages there are within the book. These contribute to the resources and materials, accommodations, and modifications that will be used for each individual student. I chose this book for my content area which is special education because the book is at beginner reading level. There are simpler sentences, familiar words, and sight words that my students can understand since most of my students are at beginner reading level or lower. 

AAC Devices

One way you can use standard 2O designs learning experiences and utilizes assistive technology and digital tools to provide access to general curricular content to individuals with disabilities is through an ACC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) device.  This tool that can significantly enhance access to general curricular content for individuals with communication challenges. Integrating the ACC device seamlessly into the curriculum to provide access to general curricular content. I create or modify the learning materials to be compatible with the ACC device. For example, providing visual supports, interactive activities, and digital resources that can be accessed and navigated using the device. The use of the ACC device is important to support communication across various learning activities. This includes facilitating communication during classroom discussions, group projects, reading and writing tasks, presentations, and social interactions.