Lori Wilson Professional Portfolio

 Element 2

Teachers know their students and how they learn

2.1.1 Demonstrate knowledge, respect and understanding of the social, ethnic, cultural and religious backgrounds of students and how these factors may affect learning.

2.1.2Demonstrate knowledge of the typical stages of students’ physical, social and intellectual development as well as an awareness of exceptions to general patterns.

2.1.3 Demonstrate knowledge of students different approaches to learning

2.1.4 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of students’ skills, interests and prior achievements and their impact on learning.

2.1.5 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of specific strategies for teaching:

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students

• Students with Special Education Needs

• Non-English Speaking Background students

• Students with Challenging Behaviours.

 2.1.6 Demonstrate knowledge of a range of literacy strategies to meet the needs of all students including:

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students

• Students with Special Education Needs

• Non-English Speaking Background students

• Students with Challenging Behaviours.