Artifact Reflection

Title of Artifact: Daily Classroom Lesson

Date Completed: November 2015
Artifact Description
The artifact is a daily math/reading lesson used in my special education classroom.
Wisconsin Teacher Standard Alignment
The artifact primarily aligns with Standard 2 Development: teachers know how children grow,
which states, The teacher understands how children with broad ranges of ability learn and
provides instruction that supports their intellectual, social, and personal development.
For standard 2, I decided to use a daily lesson from my special education classroom. The lesson
incorporated different students with different learning abilities. Besides tending to students
during study hall time, I also taught a student English and another math. For the English
student, I incorporated the use of an iPad to bring technology into the lesson. In doing so, I
considered VARK, or visual, aural, reading/writing and kinesthetic learners. The iPad app allowed
the student to listen to a video clip that could be related to the book we were reading. It allowed
the student to visually and audibly to make a connection to real life.
For my math student, we were working on basic numbers. I, again, incorporated the use of an
iPad to allow the students to visually and audibly learn and work with numbers. We used
tangible flashcards and then the iPad game to work on numbers.
Intellectually, Howard Gardners theory of multiple intelligences was used to reach students who
learn in different ways. Gardner found that students learn and understand in different ways and
instruction needs to be taught to meet these different needs.
UWP Knowledge, Skill, Disposition Statement Alignment
The artifact primarily aligns with standard KSD1.b Demonstrates knowledge of students, which
states, The candidate displays knowledge of the typical developmental characteristics, learning
styles, skills, interests, developmental backgrounds, and cultural heritages of students and is
always aware of the broad ranges and variety present for each of these student characteristics
and lifestyles. Using this lesson shows my knowledge of the different learning styles of the
students. I was able to meet the needs of different types of learners and learners of different
abilities by using visual, aural, reading/writing and kinesthetic instruction. As we discussed the
lesson, if a student seemed to show an interest in something we talked about, we would stop and
discuss the topic further which helped draw the student in even more.
Secondary Alignment
1. KSD1.a. Demonstrates knowledge of content and pedagogy
2. KSD1.b. Demonstrates knowledge of students
3. KSD1.c. Selects instructional goals
4. KSD1.d. Demonstrates knowledge of resources
5. KSD1.e. Designs coherent instruction

What I learned about teaching/learning from this experience:

Through reflecting on this standard, I learned that all students learn differently. It is important to
use different types of instruction so that I can reach different types of learners. By doing so, I am
providing my students with the chance to grow intellectually, socially and personally. All students
deserve the best chance at learning and itis our job as teachers to provide instruction in the best
way that we can.

What I learned about myself as a prospective educator as a result of this experience/artifact:

I learned that it can be difficult to try and incorporate different methods of instruction into a
lesson. I understand that students learn differently and I love finding ways to teach lessons that
meet the needs of different ranges of learners. Although it can be a struggle to provide for all
ranges of students, it is an important part of what a teacher does. Knowing that I am aware of
this, I am able to continue to formulate new ideas and ways of teaching into my curriculum.