Reflection on Adolescent Dev. Case Study

Performance Criterion 1.1: Designs Developmentally Appropriate Learning Experiences

Through my case study I saw examples of developmentally appropriate learning experiences in use within his high school. Although my examples are limited by the experience MK has described to me and the material his teachers provided, I can definitely say in the case of my student I saw examples of good content and material use to improve the learning experience of my student. One specific instance is his teacher’s use of Newsela as a tool to help english language learners. Newsela is a program that provides periodical articles with a choose your own reading level feature. Users of the program can read the same article with different language complexities with numerical measurements for the complexity of the language. For ELL students and students that may struggle with reading this is a great resource that allows students to develop at their reading at their own pace as they have the power to choose reading appropriate to them.

Another example of developmentally appropriate learning in action in MK’s high school is through the dedicated education plan that exists for ELL students. The fact that the school possesses the know how and resources to educate non-english students is remarkable. Having specialized instructors and a specialized program to address a student need is a direct approach to developmentally appropriate learning. By catering to the specific need of a group of students and addressing the reality of that need the school is taking the direct approach to create an appropriate learning experience for these students.

Performance Criterion 2.1: Designs Inclusive Learning Experiences

The program MK’s high school has created or ELL students is an example of dedicated inclusive learning at work. The dedication of teachers and a learning space to address the need for a portion of the school’s students. By doing as such the school district accommodates for the needs of students that are often excluded in a typical classroom setting due to their language barrier. Having such a program allows for students to more smoothly transition into an english learning environment. Thus creating an approach to inclusive learning through addressing the developmental needs of your students.

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