Jenn Miller

Introduction: " ... will, therefore, expand vocabulary" (2008). The article also expresses that students must have plenty of chances to use their academic vocabulary and often, the classroom is the only setting that can demand and nurture that opportunity. Theoretically, this example suggests that the literature curriculum must be effective and relevant to meet the diverse needs of all students. Religious beliefs should never be a factor when educating students. I am an advocate of individualized learning. For instance, "Most educators have recognized that understanding the ways in which students learn is a key element of educational improvement. All people differ in how they perceive, acquire information, conceptualize, form ideas, process and memorize, form value judgments, and in the way they behave." (Collinson, 2000) Fortunately, I teach students with exceptions; so my lessons always allow for the differences in learning styles and intelligence. I have to differentiate my instruction at all times. On a daily basis, I am displaying, reading, and providing handouts for directions and assignments. I even provide them in different colors depending on the specific needs of the students.