Respond to Diverse Student Characteristics and Needs Sample Clauses

Respond to Diverse Student Characteristics and Needs o Uses a variety of explanatory devices (e.g., modeling thinking aloud, using visual imagery) to make ideas clear and accessible to all students o Uses varied curricular materials or adapts curricular materials to meet students’ diverse learning needs o Scaffolds learning activities to address different student needs and readiness (e.g., providing reminders, breaking a problem into steps, providing examples) and to promote students’ independence as learners o Responds to the needs of individual students as the lesson proceeds to help ensure a successful learning experience for all students o Uses auditory, visual, and kinesthetic modalities when presenting material to the class o Adjusts the pace of instruction, the focus of instruction, and/or the method of delivery based on student response and progress as the lesson proceeds o Accommodates varied student time needs by providing relevant, meaningful skill applications for students who complete work early o Incorporates elements of students’ cultural/community backgrounds into instruction

Respond to Diverse Student Characteristics and Needs. 2 o Uses a variety of explanatory devices (e.g., modeling thinking aloud, using 3 visual imagery) to make ideas clear and accessible to all students