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** Standard 3 ** ** Teachers understand that children learn differently. **  The teacher understands how pupils differ in their approaches to learning and the barriers that impede learning and can adapt instruction to meet the diverse needs of pupils, including those with disabilities and exceptionalities.

Evidence: Figurative Language Website

Rationale: The figurative language website that I am currently using with my 5th grade class was created designed for students to using different learning styles to both learn about and create projects using figurative language. Students are able to learn about figurative language concepts through playing games, short videos, presentation, and links to extra examples. After students explore the topics, they then complete various activities that use a variety of skills such as drawing, writing, technology and problem solving to display their learning. When creating this website I kept students with disabilities in mind. All images are tagged so that if a student were to be using an audio program, they would be able to know what the visual were. Also, this website allows has many visual and audio examples to appeal to all learning styles and strengths. Activities are easily adaptable for students who require modification. What I learned most about this experience is that students learned more by doing (especially through the use of technology), rather than just listening to an explanation. Also, the use of a variety of activities peaked student interest and participation. I also learned that it is important to make the site accessible to all the needs of my students by adding roll over text to images and varying modes of content delivery.

KSD

3.K.1 The teacher understands and can identify differences in approaches to learning and performance, including different learning styles, multiple intelligences, and performance modes, and can design instruction that helps use students’ strengths as the basis for growth.

This website includes activities that address different learning styles through playing games, watching videos, and reading extra examples.

3.S.2 The teacher use teaching approaches that are sensitive to the multiple experiences of learners and that address different learning and performance modes.

The activities of this website includes various performance modes such as: painting, writing poetry, creating comics, using Wordle, pencil and paper activities, sorting, and BrainPop movies/quizzes.

3.D.2 The teacher appreciates and values human diversity, shows respect for students’ varied talents and perspectives, and is committed to the pursuit of “individually configured excellence.”

When creating this website, I made sure to include activities that would speak to all my learners’ strengths, whether it is creating, writing, art, reading, or visual activities. In doing this student are given the chance to show off their talents.