Provides learning experiences that accommodate differences in developmental and individual needs. The teacher plans and conducts activities at multiple levels to meet the developmental and individual needs of diverse students. Instruction does not accommodate developmental or individual needs. Instruction accommodates the developmental and individual needs of some students. Instruction accommodates the developmental and individual needs of most students.
Instruction accommodates the developmental and individual needs of all students in the classroom.
Relates concepts using language that is understood by the students. Effective teachers use appropriate expressions, demonstrations, vocabulary, and illustrations to communicate concepts. Teacher communicates using language that is developmentally inappropriate. Teacher communicates using language the students seldom understand, and rarely adjusts concept presentation when students misunderstand. Teacher communicates using language students understand and adjusts communication to enhance learning.