Program Planning
Objectives
In this module you will:
I use these goals to self-assess my own learning. I use a *** for excellent understanding, ** for satisfactory learning and * for needs further exploration. I hope to come back to those areas throughout the course.
In this module you will:
I use these goals to self-assess my own learning. I use a *** for excellent understanding, ** for satisfactory learning and * for needs further exploration. I hope to come back to those areas throughout the course.
- Learn about a range of instructional adaptations using the ADAPT strategy**
- Develop understanding about the role of metacognitive strategies in the learning process***
- Enhance your knowledge of the importance of planning transitions to support the teaching and learning process***
- Explore career development opportunities for students with exceptionalities**
Portfolio
Watch the videos Animal School and A Peacock in the Land of Penguins. Reflect on how they apply to DI.
One of the "uglies" of human nature is our innate desire to classify and define. From this instinct humans have developed normative values; traits that are similar to others are good and traits that are different are bad. Evidence of this is the religious wars, racism and social stratification that is tearing humanity apart!
Until recently, educators put their blood , sweat and tears into producing clones of this normative standard. For most, this was okay, a little peer pressure, teacher and parent shaming and they fall in line like sheep, but what of the others that can't or won't. I think these students are well represented in the first short film, "Animal School." The inability or unwillingness to assimilate leads to failure, anger, low-esteem and apathy. However, things are changing, albeit slowly, but they are progressing. The philosophy of DI has come a long way since its inception. As Tomlinson stated, DI is becoming more of a everyday practice rather than a novel idea to be used when the real work is done.
For me, "A peacock in a land of penguins," represents where we are now in the prevailing educational ethos. We now are starting to see that each student has special gifts and talents that benefit the greater society, and that difference must be seen as assets.
I love the film, "Animal School." And I hope the message stays near to my heart each day I am with children!
One of the "uglies" of human nature is our innate desire to classify and define. From this instinct humans have developed normative values; traits that are similar to others are good and traits that are different are bad. Evidence of this is the religious wars, racism and social stratification that is tearing humanity apart!
Until recently, educators put their blood , sweat and tears into producing clones of this normative standard. For most, this was okay, a little peer pressure, teacher and parent shaming and they fall in line like sheep, but what of the others that can't or won't. I think these students are well represented in the first short film, "Animal School." The inability or unwillingness to assimilate leads to failure, anger, low-esteem and apathy. However, things are changing, albeit slowly, but they are progressing. The philosophy of DI has come a long way since its inception. As Tomlinson stated, DI is becoming more of a everyday practice rather than a novel idea to be used when the real work is done.
For me, "A peacock in a land of penguins," represents where we are now in the prevailing educational ethos. We now are starting to see that each student has special gifts and talents that benefit the greater society, and that difference must be seen as assets.
I love the film, "Animal School." And I hope the message stays near to my heart each day I am with children!
Transition Plan
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