2.2 Research Based, Learner Centered Strategies
Candidates model and facilitate the use of research-based, learner-centered strategies addressing the diversity of all students. (PSC 2.2/ISTE 2b)
Artifact: Internet Lesson Plan
Reflection:
The artifact that I have decided to use for this standard is the Internet Lesson Plan. I created the Internet Lesson Plan during the fall of 2013 in ITEC 7430. The lesson plan requires students to use Challenged Based Learning (CBL) materials that focus on sustainability to help students determine cause and effect relationships.
Standard 2.2, Research-Based Learner-Centered Strategies states, “Candidates model and facilitate the use of research-based, learner-centered strategies addressing the diversity of all students.” This standard acknowledges the diverse learning needs of all students and requires research-based, learner-centered strategies be used to address those needs. In the Internet Lesson Plan, media was viewed as well as selections read aloud to assist students from limited English proficiency. Also, students will complete the assignment in a group. Each group as four members: the Voice (person that reads the material aloud), the Writer (ensures material on the slide is spelled correctly), the Graphic Organizer (puts the information on the slide and inserts the visuals) and the Captain (ensures the information is properly saved). Allowing the assignment to be completed within a group allows all participants, regardless of language proficiency level, to make a significant contribution.
From completing the Internet Lesson Plan, I learned how important it is to be sure all teachers are differentiating and understand how to differentiate a lesson for students with diverse learning needs. If used properly, technology can be an awesome tool to assist with the differentiation. Too often, I think it is assumed that teachers understand differentiation and are doing it. The completion of this lesson plan caused me to reflect upon the teachers in my building who would need some training in this area.
The work that went into developing this artifact impacts student learning by ensuring the learning needs of all students are addressed. Many times teachers are poorly trained on what a differentiated lesson for students with diverse learning needs entails. Every student can provide a quality contribution to any lesson. Technology is an excellent tool to use to differentiate the lesson so that all students have a quality learning experience.
The artifact that I have decided to use for this standard is the Internet Lesson Plan. I created the Internet Lesson Plan during the fall of 2013 in ITEC 7430. The lesson plan requires students to use Challenged Based Learning (CBL) materials that focus on sustainability to help students determine cause and effect relationships.
Standard 2.2, Research-Based Learner-Centered Strategies states, “Candidates model and facilitate the use of research-based, learner-centered strategies addressing the diversity of all students.” This standard acknowledges the diverse learning needs of all students and requires research-based, learner-centered strategies be used to address those needs. In the Internet Lesson Plan, media was viewed as well as selections read aloud to assist students from limited English proficiency. Also, students will complete the assignment in a group. Each group as four members: the Voice (person that reads the material aloud), the Writer (ensures material on the slide is spelled correctly), the Graphic Organizer (puts the information on the slide and inserts the visuals) and the Captain (ensures the information is properly saved). Allowing the assignment to be completed within a group allows all participants, regardless of language proficiency level, to make a significant contribution.
From completing the Internet Lesson Plan, I learned how important it is to be sure all teachers are differentiating and understand how to differentiate a lesson for students with diverse learning needs. If used properly, technology can be an awesome tool to assist with the differentiation. Too often, I think it is assumed that teachers understand differentiation and are doing it. The completion of this lesson plan caused me to reflect upon the teachers in my building who would need some training in this area.
The work that went into developing this artifact impacts student learning by ensuring the learning needs of all students are addressed. Many times teachers are poorly trained on what a differentiated lesson for students with diverse learning needs entails. Every student can provide a quality contribution to any lesson. Technology is an excellent tool to use to differentiate the lesson so that all students have a quality learning experience.