Theories and Principles of Instructional Design
The understanding of child development theories help us to understand why and how people change and grow over time. These theories provide frameworks that help us to understand, explain, and predict behaviors that occur during certain stages in development. Educators learn about child development theories to inform their pedagogy. To be better educators, we must understand who we are teaching. When we understand child development, through the lens of academic research, then we make better decisions.
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The understanding of child development theories help us to understand why and how people change and grow over time. These theories provide frameworks that help us to understand, explain, and predict behaviors that occur during certain stages in development. Educators learn about child development theories to inform their pedagogy. To be better educators, we must understand who we are teaching. When we understand child development, through the lens of academic research, then we make better decisions.
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- Understanding Child Development
- Daily Agenda
- IEP Profile
- Self-Reflection Surveys (example)
- Incorporating UDL Principles in Lesson Design (example)
- Classroom Observations
Instructional Strategies
Context plays a significant role in IEP development. Since conceptions about students based on disability characteristics are closely related to teachers’ expectations about the potential outcomes of instruction, teachers need information about students that explains the context of behaviors as well as how a learning disability impacts their access to general education. Planning is not limited to completing an IEP, but includes providing students with opportunities and experiences that help them develop a plan for their future. This helps students imagine the bigger picture, to explore ideas and interests that they may not have considered, and to develop self-determination.
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Context plays a significant role in IEP development. Since conceptions about students based on disability characteristics are closely related to teachers’ expectations about the potential outcomes of instruction, teachers need information about students that explains the context of behaviors as well as how a learning disability impacts their access to general education. Planning is not limited to completing an IEP, but includes providing students with opportunities and experiences that help them develop a plan for their future. This helps students imagine the bigger picture, to explore ideas and interests that they may not have considered, and to develop self-determination.
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