Standard Three: Learning Differences
3K1: Effects an exceptional condition(s) can have on an individual’s life:
In both Allsop et. al., (2007) and Jones et. al., (2005), address the concept of the effects of an exceptional condition that can affect an indiviual's life. Allsop et. al., addresses the ability to gather ideas on how changes can affect a student and how someone could assist those students during those times of exceptional conditions. Additionally, Jones et. al., goes on to discuss how skill deficits can effect students perception of self and ability to overcome exceptional conditions. Upon reading both of these articles my knowledge on how to relate to my students who experience exceptional conditions grew and I have been able to utilize some strategies in the classroom.
3K2: Impact of learners’ academic and social abilities, attitudes, interests, and values on instruction and career development:
"Supporting Diverse Learners: Teacher Collaboration in an Inclusive Classroom," discuss the importance of student choice during various assignments. Because the need to foster this choice is important, it often altered the instruction that I provided to my students. Specifically, my target student does well with partner or group work and he is interested in learning about math that can be related to real world examples. Considering my target study student's interest I utilized real world examples, like money during some of the brief examples provided in the lesson.
3K5: Differing ways of learning of individuals with exceptional learning needs including those from culturally diverse backgrounds and strategies for addressing:
According to Allsop et. al, there are several methods for differentiating instruction for student's that are from culturally diverse backgrounds. These methods include interviews, interest inventories, and an integration of CRA Assessment. Furthermore, Allsop et. al, incorporates culturally relevant questioning during those inventories. As a means of incorporating students with diverse background their is a heavy focus on literacy and integrating other subjects through literacy. As a result, there were several times that various texts were used in math lesson to promote diversity and cultural differences, along with the incorporation of exposure to one's own culture. This concept is the epitome of Dr. Ladson-Billings's pedagogy known as culturally relevant teaching.