La. Admin. Code tit. 28 § CXXV-305

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024

Section CXXV-305 - Strand-Diverse Learners

A. Focus. This strand focuses on the distinctive characteristics of learners and how those characteristics affect teaching and learning.

1. Standard 3. STAR students will recognize the impact of diversity on learning.

a. Benchmark 3A. The student will apply information about brain-based learning to classroom instruction.

3A-1	Contrast the traits of left and right brain learners.
3A-2	Discuss how teachers use brain-based learning to meet needs of learners.

b. Benchmark 3B. The student will develop an understanding of diverse cultures.

3B-1	Explain how a student population can be diverse.
3B-2	Examine methods to infuse diverse cultures into lessons.

c. Benchmark 3C. The student will differentiate between various learning styles and multiple intelligences.

3C-1	Define at least four learning styles.
3C-2	Complete a multiple intelligence inventory and "exercise" a variety of intelligences.
3C-3	Demonstrate how learning styles or intelligences can be accommodated.
3C-4	Create tasks, materials, or activities appropriate for specific learner types.

d. Benchmark 3D. The student will examine the role of special education and the inclusion of learners with exceptionalities into the mainstream environment.

3D-1	Describe areas of special education and categories of students with exceptionalities.
3D-2	Define basic terminology used in special education (i.e., inclusion, least restrictive environment, self-determination).
3D-3	Propose ways to modify lessons to meet the needs of students with exceptionalities (disabilities and gifted) in general education classrooms.

La. Admin. Code tit. 28, § CXXV-305

Promulgated by the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, LR 32:799 (May 2006).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 17:6(A)(10).