Standard #1 Learner Development
The teacher understands how learners grow and develop, recognizing that patterns of learning and development vary individually within and across the cognitive, linguistic, social, emotional, and physical areas, and designs and implements developmentally appropriate and challenging learning experiences.
Artifact Name: ADHD Website Review and Response
Date: September 2015
Course: EDUC230 Exceptional Learners
Description: For this assignment I was required to do some extensive research on ADHD. I found reputable sources with information on symptoms to ways to help students, etc.
Rationale: To demonstrate my understanding of Standard #1: Learner Development, I have chosen to include my ADHD Website Review from the Exceptional Learners course. With this assignment I have shown understanding that each learner’s cognitive, linguistic, social, emotional and physical development influences learning. Thanks in a large part to the websites I’ve reviewed, I also understand how development in any one area may affect performance in others.
Artifact Name: MythBusters
Date: September 2015
Course: EDUC224 Scientific Inquiry
Description: For this assignment, I was required to watch an episode of MythBusters and identify the different scientific concepts that came up throughout the episode. I had to relate all of the information back to the process of scientific inquiry. Finally, I came up with questions and possible adjustments that could have been made.
Rationale: To document my understanding of INTASC Standard #1: Learning Development, I chose to include my MythBusters assignment from Scientific Inquiry. I believe this assignment shows my use of strengths as a basis for growth, as this assignment was essentially a trial run for the midterm and final. I think this also shows responsibility for promoting my personal learning growth and development.