Standard 3

Standard 3 of the Professional Standards for BC Educators is “Educators understand and apply knowledge of students growth and development” it states 

An Educator can demonstrate and show their understanding of a student’s growth and development by implementing developmentally appropriate learning process, scaffolding learning, and addressing individual student needs. Educators should recognize the specific stage of cognitive development in which their students are in depending on their age. When you understand what developmentally stage your student is in you can be aware of their capabilities of more abstract thinking. Lessons should incorporate opportunities for students to engage in higher order thinking and problem-solving activities.  An Educator should be aware of the diverse learning needs of their students. Using formative assessment to help develop an understanding in areas where students may need mor support. Provide students with extension opportunities to deepen abstract thought. 

A important component of standard 3 for me was developing lessons that caterd to each students unique learning needs. Not all my students were at the same level, this made it important to adapt and make my lessons flexible so each student could succeed. I tried to provide students with a wide array of lessons so each learner got what they needed. Some lessons were very active and high energy paced, this looked like going outside and playing an active game to learn, or a scavenger hunt that had the students moving throughout the entire school. Some lessons were more calm that incorporated a story book with a discussion after. Some lessons were taught through arts and crafts. I did my best make lessons in different context so each student could learn in a way that fit them best.