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Domain A A1. Becoming familiar with relevant aspects of students’ background knowledge and experiences. Quotes to Ponder. “To Teach a kid well, you have to know a kid well.” Unkown “Children need sympathy and guidance far more than instruction.” Anne Sullivan. How to Organize this Paper.
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Domain AA1 Becoming familiar with relevant aspects of students’ background knowledge and experiences.
Quotes to Ponder • “To Teach a kid well, you have to know a kid well.” • Unkown • “Children need sympathy and guidance far more than instruction.” • Anne Sullivan
How to Organize this Paper • 1st paragraph: Intro • Why is this topic important? • 2nd, 3rd, and 4th paragraphs: Body • How do you locate learner background information? (These would be your artifacts as well!) • Reference developmental aspects of the learner and the learning process.
Organizing your Paper (Continued) • Explain components and implications of cultural and gender differences in communication in the teaching and learning process. (More artifact ideas!) • Last Paragraph: Conclusion
Why is This Topic Important? • Research says you learn by reconfiguring and reorganizing what you already know. • A teacher can build upon students experiences. • Recognizing differences and becoming familiar with them will help to better reach students individually in the classroom. • Helps a teacher’s efforts to help students learn and grow (academically and in character).
What are the Components of this Paper? • Racial/Cultural differences • Medical History • Religious differences • Past Grades • Disabilities (physical or mental – may not be able to SEE the disability) • Records of Progress • Family Backgrounds • Subject Knowledge • Gender Differences • Developmental Aspects
How can you Locate Background Information? • A Student’s permanent record. • Student’s family history • Past schools attended • Discipline • Medical Information • Grades • Assessments/IEP’s • Past teachers and parents.
Other Artifacts • Getting to know you activities (BINGO) • Ice Breakers • To test a student’s ability and gain knowledge of previous learning (Pre-Tests) • Classroom discussions relating to students • A home questionnaire
Developmental Aspect • Where are the elementary students academically, mentally, and emotionally compared to older students? • A Teacher needs to recognize this and meet the needs of his/her students.
Cultural and Gender Differences • Often times these factors have an impact on learning in the classroom…including religious beliefs. • It can affect the teachers plans. • A teacher may make accommodations as needed.