Standard3

** 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 1:** I have used Audacity to record audio of texts required to be read in class. media type="file" key="gym candy 1.1.mp3" **Rationale 1:** As part of a class students take for literature credit, students were required to select, read, and complete activities on a work of fiction, within a given timeframe. When one of my students shared that he had trouble with reading comprehension and speed, and we determined that there was no published audiobook version of his selected book available, I used Audacity to record the book so he could listen along as he read, aiding with both his reading speed and comprehension. Having determined that a student’s deficiency in decoding impacted the speed and comprehension of what he reads, I was able to employ a supplementary method to present the information that would allow the student to keep the pace of the rest of the class, improve comprehension of what he read, and complete his work independently.  The audio version of the book that allowed the student to comprehend the text and focus on higher-order thinking skills related to the book, like analyzing the characters and plot, relating the plot to real life, and synthesizeing people and events in the book with life experiences to create new understandings and perspectives. He was able to complete his work in the same time frame as his peers, and the modification was relatively descrete and allowed for autonomous learning.  ** success ** This teaching/learning modification enabled the student to demonstrate his competence in analyzing the text, keep pace with his classmates, experience a greater enjoyment of reading, develop competence, and feel success, in spite of difficulties with decoding what he reads. Home Standard1 Standard2 Standard3 Standard4 Standard5 Standard6 Standard7 Standard8 Standard9 Standard10
 * Standard 3 **
 * KSD **
 * 3.K.2 The teacher understands and can provide adaptations for areas of exceptionality in learning—including **
 * learning disabilities, visual and perceptual difficulties, and special physical or mental challenges. **
 * 3.S.3 The teacher makes appropriate provisions for individual students who have particular learning differences or needs (in terms of time and circumstances for work, tasks assigned, communication and response modes). **
 * 3.D.1 The teacher believes that all children can learn at high levels and persists in helping all children achieve **