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__**Standard 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: Rationale 1: The KWHL (Know, What, How, Learn) worksheet was developed for a Junior/Senior Level Principles of Baking and Pastry course. Students upon beginning the unit were to identify what they already know about cookies and brownies. They then were asked to identify what they want to learn and explain how they were going to go about attaining what they want to learn. Lastly after completion of the unit they were to explain what they learned during the unit. I have used this worksheet two times since creating it; and students seem to put enough thought into the assignment, that they do seek out ways to set their own learning goals. This has allowed me as an instructor to give students some flexibility and allow them to attain knowledge in their own way; with standard objectives still being met.

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3.K.4 The teacher understands how students’ learning is influenced by individual experiences, talents, and prior learning, as well as language, culture, family and community values.

The concept behind the KWHL activity is to allow the student to draw upon previous experiences, and then apply that toward the direction they would like to go further with the topic.

3.S.1 The teacher identifies and designs instruction appropriate to students’ stages of development, learning styles, strengths, and needs.

With KWHL, students are allowed to pursue their learning in a way that is appropriate and attainable within their own comfort level. It is an activity that is appropriate for any level of learner.

3.D.2 The teacher appreciates values human diversity, shows respect for students’ varied talents and perspectives, and is committed to the pursuit of “individually configured excellence.”

Even though there are stated objectives within a unit, KWHL with support from the instructor allows the student to individually design the final outcome. The teacher is there to support the student throughout the process.