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ollie1 (Peterman): Iowa Online Teaching Standards - 2 views

  • Tailors instruction to meet the different needs of students, including different learning styles, different interests and backgrounds, and students with special needs or whom are language learners (SREB C.7, Varvel V.H, ITS 4.c)
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      Each student has a unique background set of knowledge and skills. We need to individualize to each learner whenever possible.
  • Sets and models clear expectations for appropriate behavior and proper interaction (SREB D.6, ITS 6.b
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      Setting high expectations encourages each student to be challenged, but not frustrated. Teachers walk a fine line at times.
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    The student/teacher relationship has traditionally been crucial in the learning process. I continue to believe that instructors need to reach out to their students in ways that promote learning and the relationship with the class.
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How can you make vocabulary stick? - 0 views

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    Marilee Sprenger is a highly regarded educator, presenter, and author who has taught students from prekindergarten through graduate school and has been translating neuroscience research into practice for more than 20 years. Teaching Standard 1 Demonstrates ability to enhance academic performance and support for implementation of the school dist rict's student achievement goals.
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How to Differentiate Instruction: Twenty Years and Counting - 0 views

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    Carol Tomlinson has captured the history of Differentiation in her new book. This is summary tempts you to read her book.
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