Theories and Factors That Affect Student Learning |
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Analyzing Student Learners |
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| Factors | Description | Advantage | Constraint | Ideas to address pertinent characteristics | ||
| Age/Academic Range | 2nd grade |
yes
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no
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The students will be responsible for the same objective/TEK. | ||
| Sex Distribution | M/F |
yes
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no
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Pair genders together in order to keep students on task. | ||
| Racial Ethnic Diversity | Mixture Caucasian / Hispanics |
yes
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no
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The students will be grouped with other ethnicities. | ||
| Educational Level | 2nd grade |
yes
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no
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The majority of the students will be at the same level. Students will be grouped with ability in mind in order to allow each student the opportunity to succeed. | ||
| Disability or Impairment | Not at this time |
yes
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no
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No students require assistive technology. However, if a student is placed in the class that does require assistive technology, the special education department will provide the equipment. | ||
| Developmentally Appropriate | yes |
yes
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no
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The students knowledge will be used to gain a deeper understanding. | ||
| Prerequisite Knowledge |
Basic Computer Skills; Paint |
yes
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no
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The lesson will require knowledge of basic computer skills. The students will take this knowledge to the computer lab to create a postcard in MS Publisher demonstrating their knowledge of whales and parts of a letter. | ||
| Related Experience | Art / Writing |
yes
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no
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The students will take this knowledge to the computer lab to create a postcard in MS Publisher demonstrating their knowledge of whales and parts of a letter. | ||
| Perception of Role of Student | Willing |
yes
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no
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By using MS Publisher, the students will be more interested in the lesson and therefore have fun while demonstrating their understanding of whales and parts of a letter. | ||
| Competitiveness | Students are by nature |
yes
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no
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Students strive to make the best products possible. | ||
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Janel
Brawley
Summer 2007 MTTC |
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