This week I learned a lot more about differentiated learning. The case studies were fun, coming up with strategies and thinking about the pros and cons for each was a new experience for me. I also enjoyed learning about Universal Design and MTSS. I found our conversation in zoom very helpful, I think it's important to understand that the 3 tier system has more to do with interventions and time in the classroom than whether or not a student has a 504 plan or IEP. Some of those areas on the lesson plan are a little harder to understand, the ones that we didn't always have to fill out, and this week really helped me understand them a little better. 

  I definitely need to work on my lesson plans still. My feedback was a bit of a shock to me. It all makes sense, but I thought that I had done better and it was a bit of a reality check for me. I am still working on alignment and assessments are still a challenge for me. I look forward to even more growth and learning in these areas. It's a journey, not a race! I'm confident we will get there even with all the changes we are experiencing at this time in our lives. 

How are you growing as an educator?

I feel like my knowledge surrounding culturally responsive teaching and assessments has really grown. I am gaining a better understanding of how I need to interact with my students and monitor their learning. I've found this quarter very challenging so far, but also so full of knowledge. I am learning that lesson plans require lots of practice and that it isn't as easy as I thought. 

What do you still need to know to work towards as you continue your growth as an educator?

I definitely need more practice with lesson plans and I really look forward to observing in person teaching. I need to practice my lesson plans, so that I can find things that work and some that don't. I know there is still so much to work on and so much room to grow, but I am looking forward to the rest of this journey.