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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 1: Podcast Link to Podcast

Rationale 1: Since many of my students do not initially understand what is said during instruction, I created a podcast that would allow them to listen to instructions as many times as needed. One of my students needs to bring a recorder to tape class because of her disability. In addition to this, my ESL students were able to listen to the podcast several times, which helped them with their language barriers. Having the podcast for these students was a great adaptation for them to use both during class and outside of class (on our class wiki).

KSD 3.K.3 The teacher knows the process of second language acquisition and about strategies to support the learning of students whose first language is not English. Using the podcast was helpful for my lower ESL students. They need to listen to things several times to fully understand things. The podcast was available for them to listen to as much as needed.

3.S.8 The teacher creates a learning community in which individual differences are respected. The podcast will be available for all students, no matter what their developmental levels are. This helps to create a nonthreatening environment for students who need the extra adaptations.

3.D.1 The teacher believes that all children can learn at high levels and persists in helping all children achieve success. I know that some students need extra adaptations in order to be successful learners. I also know that all students are capable of high levels of learning. The podcast is just another tool to help all students to be successful.