LAC 28:CXXV.1903. Strand 2. The Diverse Learner

A. Focus. This strand naturally follows that of Self Efficacy. Once the STAR II student has been empowered to be a productive, visionary educator, he/she is prepared to explore the development of cognitive processes in all students. 1. Standard 3. STAR II students will identify and analyze differences and similarities in the way students learn. Benchmarks | Standards 3A | Students will develop instruction for inclusion and exceptional students. 3B | Students will differentiate between age appropriate and developmentally appropriate learning materials. 2. Standard 4. STAR II students will apply the differences and similarities in ways that students learn in large and small group instruction. Benchmarks | Standards 4A | Students will identify and integrate the strengths that each individual brings to a lesson to maximize the learning of all students. 4B | Students will analyze lesson plans to determine whether all student thinking preferences have been addressed. 4C | Students will construct lesson plans that engage all students in the learning process by addressing all thinking preferences.