3. Diversity
The competent teacher understands how students differ in
their approaches to learning and creates instructional opportunities that are
adapted to diverse learners.
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3A. understands the areas of exceptionality
in learning as defined in the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) and
the State BoardŐs rules for Special Education (23 Ill. Adm. Code 226). |
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3B. understands the process of
second language acquisition and strategies to support the learning of
students whose first language is not English. |
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3C. understands how studentsŐ
learning is influenced by individual experiences, talents, and prior
learning, as well as language, culture, family, and community values. |
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3D. understands and identifies
differences in approaches to learning and performance, including different
learning styles, multiple intelligences, and performance modes. |
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3E. understands cultural and
community diversity through a well-grounded framework and understands how to
learn about and incorporate studentsŐ experiences, cultures, and community
resources into instruction. |
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3F. understands personal cultural
perspectives and biases and their effects on oneŐs teaching. |
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3G. facilitates a learning
community in which individual differences are respected. |
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3H. Makes appropriate provisions
(in terms of time and circumstances for work, tasks assigned, communication,
and response modes) for individual students who have particular learning
differences or needs. |
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3I. uses information about
studentsŐ families, cultures, and communities as a basis for connecting
instruction to studentsŐ experiences. |
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3J. uses cultural diversity
and individual student experiences to enrich instruction. |
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3K. uses a wide range of
instructional strategies and technologies to meet and enhance diverse student
needs. |
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3L. identifies and designs
instruction appropriate to studentsŐ stages of development, learning styles,
strengths and needs. |
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3M. identifies when and how to develop
and implement strategies and interventions within the classroom and how to
access appropriate services or resources to assist students with exceptional
learning needs. |
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3N. demonstrates positive regard
for individual students and their families regardless of culture, religion,
gender, sexual orientation, and varying abilities. |
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