The Learner and Learning
Standard #1: Learner Development – The teacher understands how learners grow and develop, recognizing that patterns of learning and development vary individually within and across the cognitive, linguistic, social, emotional, and physical areas, and designs and implements developmentally appropriate and challenging learning experiences.
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Rationale: For this standard, I chose to use my theorist presentation from EDUC 372E: Classroom Management. For this project, I studied Lindy Peterson, who created the STOP-THINK-DO program. STOP-THINK-DO is a behavior management program that helps develop a positive and safe social environment within the classroom. Peterson’s program helps teachers understand how learners grow and develop and what they need in order to succeed in the classroom. When executed in a school, STOP-THINK-DO helps teachers respond to challenges in developmentally appropriate ways and teaches students how to self-regulate their emotions. Teachers are encouraged to stop and think about the developmental needs of the student before they proceed, so their response is catered towards the individual needs of each student. This assignment aligns with InTASC Standard #1 because STOP-THINK-DO is founded on the understanding that all learners develop differently.
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Standard #2: Learning Differences – The teacher uses understanding of individual differences and diverse cultures and communities to ensure inclusive learning environments that enable each learner to meet high standards.
Rationale: For this standard, I chose to include a paper from EDUC 215: Diversity in the Classroom that outlines four of the diversity-focused activities we explored. These activities challenged us to consider the role that diversity plays in the school community. This paper aligns with InTASC Standard #2 because I considered individual differences and the influence of diverse cultures and communities on learner abilities and identities. Thinking about these aspects allowed me to understand how to create an inclusive learning environment in the classroom.
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Standard #3: Learning Environments – The teacher works with others to create environments that support individual and collaborative learning, and that encourage positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation.
Rationale: For this standard, I chose to include the ABC Book of Classroom Management Strategies from EDUC 372E: Classroom Management. The goal of the assignment was to create a book of classroom management strategies to incorporate into the classroom that create the preferred classroom environment for individual and collaborative learning. This project aligns with InTASC Standard #3 because each element of the ABC Book focuses on creating a positive learning environment.