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Rationale for Standard 2: Learner Differences
Artifact name: Student Surveys
Standard:
The teacher uses understanding of individual differences and diverse cultures and communities
to ensure inclusive learning environments that allow each learner to reach his/her full potential.
What the Standard means to me:
Learners have multiple differences, come from diverse backgrounds, and live in various
communities. It is my responsibility as an educator to provide an inclusive environment for
each learner and make sure they are continually striving to reach their full potential.
Indicator:
2(m) Respects learners as individuals with differing personal and family backgrounds and
various skills, abilities, perspectives, talents, and interests.
Description of the artifact:
At the beginning of my time with the students, I knew it was essential to get to know them. In
order to teach them, I needed to first establish a relationship with them. I had oneonone
interviews with each student while also filling out a survey with their answers. I thought it was
important to have the oneonone interview with them rather than just handing them the paper
and having them fill it out because I wanted to be able to ask additional questions if they came
up. These surveys asked questions about them as a person, as well as, questions about their
learning and their favorite subjects.
Rationale:
The student surveys and interviews showed the students that I respected them and everything
about them as a person, as well as, a learner. I wanted the students to know that when I am
teaching them they are more than just a student sitting on the rug, but they are people who
come from different places and have different personalities. I strategically placed the questions
by first asking about them as a person so that they know I truly care about that. After I was
done getting to know them, their families, and their background, I started to dive into their
school experiences and what they like and dislike about school. I asked the students what they
disliked about school, not because I wanted to avoid it, but because I saw it as a challenge to
help them love it by the time I was done teaching. This artifact shows that I am proficient
because by asking the questions and getting to know them, I am showing them that I respect
this about them and I am going to take this into consideration when I am teaching them.
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