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Individual Differences and Learner's Interaction: Learning Episode 5

This document outlines Learning Episode 5 which focuses on observing individual differences in abilities among students. The intended learning outcomes are to identify student needs and choose effective strategies to address diverse learner needs. Performance will be evaluated based on observation documentation, analysis depth, reflection clarity, and portfolio organization. Key concepts covered include varying development rates, challenging students at their ability level, and differentiated instruction. The learning map involves observing students of different abilities, gathering background information, observing teacher strategies, and writing a reflective report. Observation tools provide prompts to identify high and low achieving students and analyze teaching methods to meet individual needs. Reflection involves recalling one's own experiences with teachers addressing ability differences. A portfolio will collect strategies for meeting the needs of all students

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Individual Differences and Learner's Interaction: Learning Episode 5

This document outlines Learning Episode 5 which focuses on observing individual differences in abilities among students. The intended learning outcomes are to identify student needs and choose effective strategies to address diverse learner needs. Performance will be evaluated based on observation documentation, analysis depth, reflection clarity, and portfolio organization. Key concepts covered include varying development rates, challenging students at their ability level, and differentiated instruction. The learning map involves observing students of different abilities, gathering background information, observing teacher strategies, and writing a reflective report. Observation tools provide prompts to identify high and low achieving students and analyze teaching methods to meet individual needs. Reflection involves recalling one's own experiences with teachers addressing ability differences. A portfolio will collect strategies for meeting the needs of all students

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FS 1.Episode 5 [Balleras, Arlene A.

LEARNING EPISODE 5
Individual Differences and Learner’s Interaction
(Focusing on different levels of abilities)

Learning Episode Overview


Episode 4 provides an opportunity to observe how differences in
abilities affect interaction in school and learn about strategies that teachers
use in addressing the learners’ different needs to effective learning.

Intended Learning Outcomes


In this episode, I must be able to:
1. Identify the needs of students with different levels of abilities in the
classroom.
2. Choose effective strategies to address the diverse needs of the
learners.
Performance Criteria
I will be rated along the following:
- Quality of my observations ad documentations
- Completeness and depth of analysis
- Depth and clarity of classroom observation-based reflection
- Completeness, organization, clarity of portfolio
- Time of submission of portfolio

Learning Essentials
Here are the principles and concepts relevant to this episode:
1. Development and learning proceed at varying rates from child to child,
as well s at uneven rates across difference rates of the child’s
functioning. (NAEYC 2009)
2. Development and learning is maximized when learners are challenged
to achieve at a level just above their current level of mastery, and also
when they have many opportunities to practice newly acquired skills.

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3. Differentiated instruction is a student-centered approach that aims to


match the learning content, activities and assessment to the different
characteristics, abilities, interests and needs of the learners.
An effective teacher remembers that the learners have different levels
of ability and clearly lets them know that their strengths are recognized
and that everyone has the chance to learn and succeed. The teacher
helps create a learning community where everyone can work together and
contribute regardless of their abilities and capacities.

Learning Map
To realize my Intended Learning Outcomes, I will work my way through
these steps:
NOTE: Create/Draw your own map/flow chart and fill the following steps in.
1. Identify two or more learners of different abilities but from the same
grade or year.
2. Find out some information about their background.
3. Observe them as they participate in a classroom activity and how the
teacher addresses their needs.
4. Write a narrative report and a brief reflection about your experience

Observation Tools
Note: Read the following statements/situations carefully. Write down
notes after each as you try to observe the learners. Then, compose a
complete composition for your observation in the space for the observation
report.
Observation of pupils/students cannot be done in one sitting. Take note
of them for a few days so that you can make a thorough discussion. However,
before beginning your observation report, read about child and adolescent
development and facilitating learning, especially student diversity, then
associate your observation with what you have read to show whether what
you have read is manifested by the learners.
Observation Guide for Individual Differences

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Read the following statements carefully before you begin to


observe. Then write your observation report on the space provided.
(Add spaces after each item for your notes during observation. You may use
bulleted notes to be utilized later in your observation report)
1. Observe the class to see the differences in the abilities of the learners.
2. Try to identify the student who seem to be performing well and those
that seem to be behind.
3. Validate your observations by asking the teacher about the background
(family, soci-economic, presence of some learning disability, etc.) of
these children.
4. Observe the behaviour of both the high achieving and low-achieving
learners. Note their dispositions, pace in accomplishing tasks,
interaction with teacher, and interaction with others.
5. Observe the teachers’ method in addressing the individual learning
needs of the students in his/her class.

Observation Report
Name of the School Observed
_________________________________________________
Location of the School ______________________________________________________
Date of Visit _____________________________________________________________
Note: Provide sufficient space, at least an entire page, from this point for
your composition

Analysis (Note: Add space after each item and extend it for your answers
when necessary)
1. Did your observation match the information given by the
teacher? Were you able to correctly identify who among the
students performed well and who did not? What behaviors
helped you identify them? (Volunteering to answer, responding to
teacher’s directions, etc.)

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2. Describe the differences in ability level of students in the class. Is


there a wide gap between the students who are performing well
and those who are not?
3. Describe the methods used by the teacher in handling the
students’ differences in abilities. How did the students respond to
the teacher? Did the teacher use differentiated instruction? If
yes, describe how.

Reflections / Insights (Note: Add sufficient space for your answers in


between items)
1. Recall the time when you were in the elementary or high school? Recall
the high and low achievers in your class. How did your teacher deal
with differences in abilities? Was your teacher effective? Explain in two
or more paragraphs.

Learning Portfolio
With the principles of individual differences in mind, what
methods and strategies will you remember in the future to ensure that
you will be able to meet the needs of both the high and low achievers
in your class? Make a collection of strategies on how to address the
students’ different ability level.

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Learning Rubric
NEEDS
LEARNING EXEMPLAR SUPERIO SATISFACTO
IMPROVEME
EPISODES Y (4) R (3) RY (2)
NT (1)
LEARNING
ACTIVITIES

ANALYSIS

REFLECTION /
INSIGHTS

LEARNING
PORTFOLIO

SUBMISSION

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PROFESSOR’S COMMENT/S:

Overall Score Equivalent

Professor’s Initials / Date

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