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D171Task 1 – Differentiating Instruction
WGU – D171
Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
A. The video that I chose is formative assessment video #3, Case #191-Using Images to Build
Speaking, Listening, and Descriptive Language Skills. This classroom included both 2nd and
3rd graders. A1. The teacher made modifications to her curriculum, instruction, and
assessments based on formative assessment data. Originally, the students lacked common
background knowledge and they were confused and unclear about the way they should
describe the animals by their features. Due to
this, the teacher made sure to build vocabulary and background knowledge with her entire group.
In the video, we saw the students complete think-pair-share activities. During these activities, the
students were able to work with their partner to discuss and describe the whale characteristics.
The teacher also used orca whale images because she knew that her students were more familiar
with them and would
be able to be more successful with their speaking and viewing during the activity.
A2. There are at least two students that I believe felt differently from before and after the
teacher modified the lessons/instructions. The first student is Cesar, who seemed to be confused
as to how his teacher wanted him to answer. He seemed to be stuck on the color of the whale. He
then added that his partner said it was an orca, had a long tongue, and had sharp teeth. When she
repeated his answer to him, he seemed excited, confident, and more engaged. The second student
is Roberto, who seemed restless and somewhat disengaged before the teacher made her changes.
Once she made her changes, he was able to accurately describe the pod of whales and use correct
vocabulary. I believe he felt more confident after being praised by his partner that his answer was
good.
, A3. The modifications the teacher made were effective and valuable for her students
learning.
The modifications allowed the students to improve their ability to use correct vocabulary and
scientific information about the whales. The teacher allowing the use of technologies for this
activity greatly helped the students as well. Using the voice recorder allowed the students stay
focused and to listen to themselves speak and to use correct vocabulary.
A4. I believe that the teacher modified the lesson to get her students more interested and
more engaged. She was able to evaluate the students’ English skills, social skills, understanding
of material, and listening skills. The formative assessment data allowed the teacher to see if her
students were getting the idea of using vocabulary words to describe things. This data allowed
her to modify her lesson/activity to spend a little more time going over vocabulary words as well
as explaining the task multiple times.
A5. Formative assessments allow teachers to check for their students understanding of the
lessons and activities. Formative assessments “check for understanding along the way and guide
teacher decision about future instruction” (Dodge). It is important for teachers to be active with
their formative assessments to make sure that their instruction was successful and whether they
need to modify their instruction.
A6. The first strategy I learned from the video that I can incorporate into my teaching to
meet the needs of all learners is to use whole group instruction while also using small group
instruction. I believe that going over the lesson and instructions as a whole group allows the
students to better understand what is expected of them and what they should be doing. Using the
small groups allows the students to work on their social skills while also improving their
learning and confidence. The second strategy that I learned from the video that I can incorporate
into my teaching is think-pair-share. I feel like this allows students that are shy to feel more
comfortable with sharing their answers because they have already talked to a peer about it.
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