Diversity Case Study And Analysis

Diversity affects the culture of the classroom, the teacher’s instructional design, and the lesson planning process. A respect for diversity should be evident in the classroom through curricular materials and discussion, as well as instructional decisions that honor students’ diverse needs.

Use the “Class Profile” to complete the assignment.

Part I: Case Study Analysis

Select two students from the “Class Profile.” Write a 150-250 word case study analysis for each student focused on your specific content area.

Include the following:

• Brief description of student’s specific learning needs
• Learning goal for student (“Student will be able to…”), aligned to specific standard (include standard and code)
• Activity and strategies to support stated learning goal
• Assessment that would support student attainment of the learning goal, and the feedback it would provide the student

Part II: Rationale

In addition, write a 500-750 word rationale for your pedagogical decisions, answering the following:

• How would you incorporate multiple perspectives in the discussion of content, including attention to students’ personal, family, and community experiences and cultural norms to promote the student success?
• How has your planning been informed and affected by what you have learned about learning theory, human development, cultural diversity, and individual differences?
• What are some of your personal biases related to these students or opportunities for growth that require examination in order for you to become an effective teacher, specifically by promoting ethical practice, building stronger relationships with students and parents, and creating more relevant learning experiences for all students?

Support your ideas with 3-5 scholarly resources.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide,

Topic 5 Benchmark – Classroom Diversity Case Study and Analysis

Diversity affects the culture of the classroom, the instructional design, and the lesson planning process. A respect for diversity should be evident in the classroom through curricular materials and discussion, as well as instructional decisions that honor students’ diverse needs.

Part I: Case Study Analysis

Select two students from the class profile below. Write a 150-250 word case study analysis for each student focused on your specific content area.

Include the following:

· Brief description of student’s specific learning needs

· Learning goal for student (“Student will be able to…”), aligned to specific standard (include standard and code)

· Activity and strategies to support stated learning goal

· Assessment that would support student attainment of the learning goal, and the feedback it would provide the student

Part II: Rationale

In addition, write a 500-750 word rationale for your pedagogical decisions, answering the following:

· How would you incorporate multiple perspectives in the discussion of content, including attention to students’ personal, family, and community experiences and cultural norms to promote the student success?

· How has your planning been informed and affected by what you have learned about learning theory, human development, cultural diversity, and individual differences?

· What are some of your personal biases related to these students or opportunities for growth that require examination in order for you to become an effective teacher, specifically by promoting ethical practice, building stronger relationships with students and parents, and creating more relevant learning experiences for all students?

Support your work with 3-5 scholarly sources.

Class Profile

Student Name	Grade	English Language Learner	Socio-economic Status	Ethnicity	Gender	IEP/504	Other	Reading Performance Level	Student Interests
Eduardo	8	Low Intermediate	Mid SES	Hispanic	Male	No	Tier 2 RTI for reading	One year below grade level	Playing percussion in the school band
Jade	9	No	High SES	African American	Female	No	None	At grade level	Cheerleading; reading young adult literature
Lolita	10	No	Mid SES	Native American/ Pacific Islander	Female	None	Little access to technology at home	One year above grade level	Basketball team member; taking care of her two younger siblings
Kent	11	No	High SES	White	Male	Emotionally disabled	None	At grade level	Alternative music; drawing and art class
Ines	12	High Intermediate	Low SES	Hispanic	Female	Learning disabled (Dyscalculia)	Tier 2 RTI for math	One year below grade level	Working at the local coffee shop; member of the soccer team

 

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