Create a lesson plan designed to meet the specific needs of the students in your class Read the scenario below to inform the assignment that follows: Imagine you are a resource ELA teacher for fifth graders. Your resource class consists of nine students who are reading 2-3 grade levels below their peers. Three of your students … Read more
Discuss how your values and beliefs about teaching fit Teaching philosophies express your values and beliefs about teaching. They are personal statements that introduce you, as a teacher, to your reader. As such, they are written in the first person and convey a confident, professional tone. When writing a teaching philosophy, use specific examples to … Read more
Communicating about individuals with disabilities Using sensitive and appropriate language is important in talking about individuals with disabilities, especially when collaborating with colleagues and families. What tips from the readings were new to you regarding communicating about individuals with disabilities? Which habits related to appropriate language do you think special education teachers need to educate … Read more
The effects of culture and ethnicity impact classroom environment ASSIGNMENT 1- Reflection and Application of Learning Consider how the content information and readings from this Module may affect your teaching. Using information from this Module, share in your reflective discussion post how each of the following connects to accomplished teaching and your professional practice. What … Read more
The key cognitive strategies In his Four Keys of College Readiness, Conley (2013) identified five key cognitive strategies that students should have in order to be successful in college-level courses. These are strategies that students should be able to apply across content areas and various learning situations. Each strategy Conley (2013) outlines has two components … Read more
