Language, literacy and numeracy
CONTEXT
- The teacher education student is in the second year of a Bachelor of Education degree.
- This resource is an example of a lesson plan and critical reflection where the teacher education student demonstrates her knowledge of teaching strategies that are responsive to student learning needs. It also demonstrates the teacher education student reflecting on her understanding of the standard focus area.
Demonstrate knowledge of teaching strategies that are responsive to the learning strengths and needs of students from diverse linguistic, cultural, religious and socio-economic backgrounds.
EVIDENCE ANNOTATION
The teacher education student demonstrates 1.3.1 ‘Graduate achieved’ through:
- Planning and respecting the diversity of all students within the classroom as well as incorporating current issues into lesson plans.
- Using culturally sensitive language, resources and strategies in teaching practices.
- Encouraging students to express and explore their values and attitudes in a sensitive manner.
G: The goal for the teacher education student is 1.3.1
R: The teacher education student is ‘Graduate achieved’ for 1.3.1
O: What specific mentoring strategies could you employ with this teacher education student to help her move towards ‘Graduate exceeds’ for 1.3.1?
W: What is the next step you would negotiate as a goal for her? What will you do as a Mentor to help her achieve this goal?
G: To demonstrate knowledge of teaching strategies that are responsive to the learning strengths and needs of students from diverse linguistic, cultural, religious and socioeconomic backgrounds.
R: Which level of the graduate continuum are you currently at for 1.3.1? Refer to recent feedback you have received.
O: What specific actions could you take to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of research into how students learn and the implications of this for teaching?
- What opportunities exist at your school to design and implement teaching programs that are responsive to diverse learning needs?
- How could you sensitively present controversial issues relevant to your school context?
- How could you access further information regarding the linguistic, cultural, religious and socioeconomic backgrounds of students?
W: What is your next step to demonstrate knowledge of teaching strategies for students with diverse backgrounds?