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LEARNER DEVELOPMENT AND THE SCIENCE OF LEARNING — D665 – Task 2
A.
1. In the video Academic Choice: Comprehending and Retelling the Story (K–5 (Teaching Channel, n.d.)), the
teacher applies the principle of academic choice, which encourages student engagement by allowing them to
decide how they demonstrate their understanding. This principle supports autonomy, motivation, and deeper
processing of content.
In the video, students listened to different versions of Goldilocks and the Three Bears and then chose how to
retell the story. One student used clay to model a scene, while another painted a picture. These choices allowed
students to engage in the task in a way that suited their individual learning preferences and strengths. The
teacher also made the read-aloud interactive by encouraging students to make predictions and even intentionally
made mistakes for students to catch and correct, which kept them actively involved.
This use of academic choice positively impacted learning by increasing student engagement, allowing for
differentiated expression, and encouraging ownership of the learning process. When students are given
meaningful choices, they are more likely to participate, stay focused, and retain information in a personal and
meaningful way.
2.
As a future special education teacher in a self-contained classroom for students with mild to moderate
exceptionalities, I plan to use the principle of academic choice frequently. This approach will be essential in
supporting my classroom's wide range of abilities, learning styles, and communication needs. Academic choice
allows students to engage with content in ways that are accessible, meaningful, and appropriate for their
individual strengths.
For example, after teaching a unit on the butterfly life cycle, I would give students options for how to
demonstrate their understanding. They might choose to:
provided for educational reference only and should not be submitted as your own work. Use ethically to support understanding and build your own
response.
LEARNER DEVELOPMENT AND THE SCIENCE OF LEARNING — D665 – Task 2
A.
1. In the video Academic Choice: Comprehending and Retelling the Story (K–5 (Teaching Channel, n.d.)), the
teacher applies the principle of academic choice, which encourages student engagement by allowing them to
decide how they demonstrate their understanding. This principle supports autonomy, motivation, and deeper
processing of content.
In the video, students listened to different versions of Goldilocks and the Three Bears and then chose how to
retell the story. One student used clay to model a scene, while another painted a picture. These choices allowed
students to engage in the task in a way that suited their individual learning preferences and strengths. The
teacher also made the read-aloud interactive by encouraging students to make predictions and even intentionally
made mistakes for students to catch and correct, which kept them actively involved.
This use of academic choice positively impacted learning by increasing student engagement, allowing for
differentiated expression, and encouraging ownership of the learning process. When students are given
meaningful choices, they are more likely to participate, stay focused, and retain information in a personal and
meaningful way.
2.
As a future special education teacher in a self-contained classroom for students with mild to moderate
exceptionalities, I plan to use the principle of academic choice frequently. This approach will be essential in
supporting my classroom's wide range of abilities, learning styles, and communication needs. Academic choice
allows students to engage with content in ways that are accessible, meaningful, and appropriate for their
individual strengths.
For example, after teaching a unit on the butterfly life cycle, I would give students options for how to
demonstrate their understanding. They might choose to:
