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**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 1: IPod Preterite/Imperfect Unit Plan http://bblystone.wikispaces.com/IPod+Unit+Plan

Rationale 1: I used this lesson last year with my seniors. They enjoyed making the podcasts but did not really care for the listening activity with the podcasts. I think that one that included video and pictures would be more interesting for them. It was a good activity because they had to apply the grammar rules to a real-life dialogue rather than just conjugate verbs correctly on a test. Podcasts are a great tool for students to do both self and peer pronunciation evaluations.

KSD

3.K.1 The teacher understands and can identify differences in approaches to learning and performance, including different learning styles, multiple intelligences, and performance modes, and can design instruction that helps use students’ strengths as the basis for growth.

Students worked individually as well as in groups during this unit. They were assessed using objective grammar tests as well as self-evaluations.

3.S.2 The teacher use teaching approaches that are sensitive to the multiple experiences of learners and that address different learning and performance modes.

This unit includes speaking, writing, reading and listening to Spanish. Students had a variety of activities to complete including listening to and creating a podcast as well as online tutorials and quizzes.

3.D.1 The teacher believes that all children can learn at high levels and persists in helping all children achieve success

The topic of this unit is one of the most difficult topics for Spanish students to comprehend. This unit included online tutorials for those who were still trying to learn the conjugations and uses. It also required students to create a written script and then record a podcast. This forced students to apply the concept and challenged even the native speaker of my class.

