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The competent teacher plans and designs instruction based on content area knowledge, diverse student characteristics, student performance data, curriculum goals, and the community context. The teacher plans for ongoing student growth and achievement.
Math Lesson using asl
Math Lesson using asl
Rationale for standard 3
Rationale for standard 3
Utilizing American Sign Language (ASL) in instructional planning enhances my ability to cater to diverse student characteristics, align content area knowledge, and address the unique needs of a varied student population. As a visual and spatial language, ASL allows for nuanced communication and accommodates diverse learning styles. By incorporating ASL, I can better interpret and respond to student performance data, tailoring instruction to individual strengths and challenges. I can align curriculum goals with the linguistic and cultural needs of the community context, fostering a more inclusive and engaging learning environment. I learned that this intentional integration of ASL into instructional planning facilitates ongoing student growth and achievement, creating a more responsive and effective educational experience for all learners as outlined in Illinois Professional Teaching Standard 3 - Knowledge Indicators – The competent teacher: 3A) understands the Illinois Learning Standards (23 Ill. Adm. Code 1.Appendix D), curriculum development process, content, learning theory, assessment, and student development and knows how to incorporate this knowledge in planning differentiated instruction;
cULTURAL UNIT LESSON
cULTURAL UNIT LESSON
RATIONALE FOR STANDARD 3
RATIONALE FOR STANDARD 3
The Mexican Cultural Unit was designed as a group project to help students develop an early appreciation of the diverse cultural backgrounds of their peers. By embracing and accepting other cultures, students will also learn to identify with their customs and traditions. In addition, the unit offers a deep understanding of Mexico's heritage, customs, and culture while integrating fine arts such as art, drama, music, and dance into the curriculum's core courses such as mathematics, language arts, and reading. I learned we can maximize our students' learning abilities by customizing and integrating the Fine Arts into core subjects. I also learned that early exposure to other cultures ensures students appreciate not only the new culture but also an appreciation to explore their own customs and traditions. It is very important for students to learn about other customs and cultures to welcome and comprehend the importance of diversity. The unit content was appropriate for fifth-grade elementary students to help them learn about different cultures and introduce and motivate them to explore their own. Overall, the Mexican Cultural Unit was creative and interactive. It conveyed awareness and highlighted differences, similarities, and the diverse characteristics of each student while maximizing their learning knowledge as outlined within Illinois Professional Teaching Standard 3 - Knowledge Indicators – The competent teacher: 3C) understands cultural, linguistic, cognitive, physical, and social and emotional differences, and considers the needs of each student when planning instruction;.
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