Ian Wharton's Teaching portfolio

Keystone Assignment: Case Study Student Description Dante Torres is one of the students in my second grade classroom that has an IEP and 504. His  F&P reading level is a Level L which is close to being at the proper reading level for a second  grader approaching the end of the year. Despite being diagnosed, Dante still strives in the class  but with limitations. On exams, Dante does well when given extra time and prompting. His  scores along range him at a Level 2-3 students. Dante is a student that doesn’t have any  behavioral issues and is extremely quiet in the classroom and puts forth effort when he can.  However the only weakness Dante has is his inability to focus. Dante usually “zones out” during  instruction and if it isn’t caught he will not pay attention for long periods of time. When it is  caught, Dante tries his best to get his work done when he can. Dante's IEP indicates that he has  trouble with the...

Teacher : Ian Wharton Grade: 2 nd Unit : Homes of Yesterday and Today   New York Learning Standards CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.2.3 Write narratives in which they recount a well-elaborated event or short sequence of events, include details to describe actions, thoughts, and feelings, use temporal words to signal event order, and provide a sense of closure. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.2.5 With guidance and support from adults and peers, focus on a topic and strengthen writing as needed by revising and editing. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.2.6 With guidance and support from adults, use a variety of digital tools to produce and publish writing, including in collaboration with peers. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.2.7 Participate in shared research and writing projects (e.g., read a number of books on a single topic to produce a report; record science observations). CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.2.8 Recall information from experiences or gather information from provided sources to ans...

Ian Wharton 2 nd Grade Lesson Topic: Weather Changes Throughout the Year /Water Cycle Key Concept (Standards): English Proficiency Standard 4 Listening: English language learners communicate information, ideas and concepts necessary for academic success in the content area of science. Common Core Standard RI.2.3: Describe the connection between a series of historical events, scientific ideas or concepts, or steps in technical procedures in a text. Common Core Standard RI.2.4: Determine the meaning of words and phrases in a text relevant to a grade 2 topic or subject area. Common Core Standard RI.2.7: Explain how specific images (e.g., a diagram showing how a machine works) contribute to and clarify a text. Common Core Standard W.2.8 Recall information from experiences or gather information from provided sources to answer a question. Theme: Weather Changes throughout the Year Lesson Topic: Water Cycle All Students Will: Language Objectives: *Students w...

  Reflection Paper The reality of education now is that technology has vastly taken over.  In our increasingly digital world, we can leverage their use for instructional Research has shown that video games help in promoting learning and motivating students.  Studies show that gaming encourages students to become more engaged about their learning, and to become confident about their skills.  Games have an inherent motivational element, as they mostly contain leaderboards and built-in competition. This will eventually lead to progress in their learning. However, when selecting games to enhance instruction it is a must that you make sure that the game you are using fits with your subject’s requirements and standards, the needs of your students, and the skills they will need to develop to complete a lesson.  The key is to use games to help you plan your lessons that engage students and support learning. Some examples that I have personally used that kid...

Ian J. Wharton June 4 th 2019 EDPC 610 Assignment #3 What is Universal Design for Learning (UDL)?  Universal Design for Learning, or UDL is a way of thinking about teaching and learning that gives all students equal opportunity to learn. It means that a teacher designs learning experiences in flexible ways to meet the needs of students in the classroom. When you choose to take a UDL approach, teachers prepare the learning environment with flexible means, methods, and materials that will allow them to better meet the needs of every student. Now the way to execute this can happen in a few ways. You can use a variety of methods for students to access material, engage with it, and show what they know. In doing so, UDL helps you meet the needs of a wide range of learners. Although UDL doesn’t specifically target students with learning and attention issues, it can be especially helpful for them if planned correctly. UDL can also be beneficial for English language lear...