Teaching in First

  Interconnection of Learning Styles and Development As a teacher it is important to know and understand the different ways students learn as well as what each student’s learning style is. This is especially crucial for students that struggle. Students who are struggling to learn new skills and concepts can become discouraged with their learning. Their confidence in themselves and school can be greatly affected by not being taught in the way they learn. As a teacher, tailoring a lesson to fit students learning styles can be an easy adjustment when their learning style is known. This promotes positive growth in students’ development. Effect on Planning and Instructional Strategies Using a learning styles inventory on each student in a classroom would help determine the best way to differentiate instruction. Adjusting lessons to the learners ensures that each students strengths are being used as they are learning which makes it easier for them to understand and comprehend the ...

iReady Math  iReady Math is a program teachers can use to differentiate their instruction to the needs of their students and monitor their progress with ease throughout the school year (iReady, n.d.). This digital tool is easy to use as an independent learning center during small group instruction. Students can navigate it easily and teachers decide what students are doing or students can go through their MyPath, which is tailored to students needs. The cost for iReady math is about $30 a year per student. There is also a minimum purchase of 150 student licenses required. This is a digital resource that is user friendly for teachers and students. Teachers are able to go into the website and assign personalized instruction to students based on what they need for lessons, whether it is foundational math skills or something to challenge them. For students they easily sign in and select the lesson they want to do. Students earn coins as they complete lessons and games to purchase dif...