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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:  iPad Mini Lesson App created in EDT 704 (Assignment 3) iTunes link

Rationale:  Not all of my 5th grade students are able to read our science textbooks. They have a hard time reading books that are at a 2nd grade level, so when it is time for Content they have a hard time keeping up to others. Not only do they struggle reading the textbook, but also they have a hard time finding time to read it. Since we are very limited on time, we have to integrate Content into Literacy. Our lowest students, have a hard time with this because they leave for a 30-minute intervention and then we meet with them for another 20-30 minutes. This leaves them less than 10 minutes to read material that they can hardly read.

 When taking EDT 704 //Using iPads in the Classroom// we chose a content specific application (app) and prepared a presentation to share with the class. I found many apps that helped my students be able to learn the same material but in different ways. The app that I used for my presentation is also an app that I used this year during our research project on the Solar System. This app is called “[|iLearn Solar System]”. The students were able to listen to the information about the Solar System and not have to worry about trying to get all the reading done in a 10 minute block. Using this application has helped me to develop as a teacher because I'm able to adapt my instruction to meet the needs of my students that are struggling, especially my special education students. After using this app, my students were less frustrated and retained more information than other content topics earlier in the year.

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">KSD: <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;"> **Knowledge: 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.

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">I uploaded the app to my iPad to provide adaptations for my struggling readers and special education students. The students have shown less frustration during Content and enjoy using the applications provide.

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;"> **Skills: 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).

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Not only did my students get to research the Solar System using my iPad instead of reading all sections of the textbook, but they also have other adaptations to meet their needs. Extended time for assignments, small group instruction, and they have a para that assists them during writing. She helps them keep their facts straight and makes sure their writing sounds right, as well as type for them while they verbally tell her about the Solar System.

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;"> **Dispositions: 3.D.1** The teacher believes that all children can learn at high levels and persists in helping all children achieve success.

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">I know all students can achieve success and by providing these students with a little extra help when researching the Solar System gave them a chance to prove it. They are limited with the lack of time they have for researching, so watching instead of reading information gives them an extra boost.