| 0 | Fails to diagnose student differences in development and experiences, relying instead on the candidate's own experiences to identify the needs of the learners |
| 1 | Designs lessons that are unable to take into account possible student differences in development and experiences (e.g. pre-designed lecture with no questioning or formative assessment) |
| 2 | Considers differences among students and between classes by varying instruction, designing developmentally appropriate learning activities and targeting students with distinctly different needs for particular attention |
| 3 | Plans instruction to meet the specific needs and interests of individuals as well as the general needs of the group with a focus on meeting student needs rather than conveying content per se |
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