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This is one of the aspects My mentor has done an Where once I doubted my
of lesson planning that I amazing job in helping skills in understanding
am learning from my me to not only plan day- subject matter, I now no
mentor teacher. It is not to-day activities, but to longer do so. I feel
just about planning from also look at long term confident in my abilities
day to day, but identifying goals and to find, read, and organize
those connections and accomplishments. I now standards into units in
making sure they are feel much more confident order to facilitate
properly implemented in in my abilities to create learning and find suitable
the instruction of lessons. clear connections and learning materials to
9/26/17 relevance to students. supplement lesson
5/8/18 instruction.
12/10/18
Academic language and Differentiated instruction was My students’ needs, abilities, and
vocabulary is something we something I understood at the interests truly guide my instruction.
focus on a lot in second grade. beginning of the year, but did Their needs guide my pacing, and
help for me to plan both challenge
We are finalizing many of the not always feel comfortable opportunities and opportunities for
building blocks that were begun implementing, especially since I support. Additionally, I have work
in preschool, before larger, new was still learning my students’ ready for students of all learning
concepts, such as multiplication, individual needs and abilities. platforms. The language varies from
are taught in third grade. In Now, I differentiate without assignment to assignment, as well as
order to ensure their success in second thought. I know which the expectation. Students think they
these new endeavors, it is our students need challenges, and are all completing the same work,
but really it has been differentiated
job to really grab hold of that which need additional support, to meet their specific needs. This
academic knowledge and and feel much more confident in method helps for them to focus on
present in such ways that are my abilities to reach those their own personal achievement,
meaningful, engaging, and students and provide materials instead of the achievements of those
understanding for all students. that will help them to succeed. around them. Students become self-
9/26/17 5/8/18 motivated, not by comparing
themselves to their peers, but
comparing themselves to their
former work.
12/10/18
Differentiation in the
classroom is essential for
students to reach their true
academic and social
potential. Through
differentiating assignments
and assessments, students
are completing challenges
that are applicable to their
needs and interests.
5/5/19
CSTP 3: Understanding and Organizing Subject Matter for Student Learning
Technology is such a
useful tool when it comes
to assisting the needs of
all students, including
those with special needs
and English learners.
From enlarging texts,
audio options, and
providing visuals, the use
of technology in the
classroom helps to bridge
any gaps that may be
present when working
with students of any
needs. Additionally, the
use of technology also
helps to allow for
constant and consistent
communication with the
families of these students;
creating a seamless
support system for all
involved.
5/5/19
CSTP 3: Understanding and Organizing Subject Matter for Student Learning