Education

Our text states, “Combining computers with cooperative learning strategies promotes greater quantity and quality of daily achievement, more successful problem solving, and higher performance on factual recognition, application, and problem-solving text items than do computers and competition or computers and individualized learning.” With that in mind, explore the National Education Association (NEA) website and review […]

For this discussion board first view the following video: pham ly. (2013, August 30). Did You Know 2013 Officially Updated for 2013) HD [Video file]. Retrieved fromhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RoEFmui_3_g Next briefly scan each of the following articles and websites: NMC horizon report 2012 K-12 edition NMC horizon report 2013 higher education edition enGauge®21st century skills: Literacy in […]

Describe the purpose of a learning standard (referred to as a goal in Chapter 1) and the critical components of a learning objective. How would you differentiate between the two if attempting to explain it to somebody else? What is the relationship between formative assessments during instruction and the standards and objectives of that lesson? […]

According to Chapter 1 of the required text, Formative assessment is assessment FOR learning. Summative assessment is assessment OF learning. Formative assessments occur during the lesson as opposed to the end of a unit of instruction and should be the primary focus of assessment in schools. Additionally, formative assessments allow the teacher to support learning […]

Explain the concept of special education. What is the impact of both cultural diversity and linguistic diversity on special education? Be sure to remember that students with linguistic diversity are not necessarily special education students.

Some researchers have argued that reviewing the literature curtails inductive analysis—using induction to determine the direction of the research—and should be avoided at the early stages of the research process.  Others suggest that the review of related literature is important early in the action research process because it helps action researchers identify underlying assumptions behind […]

Interview a teacher of students with LD. Discuss skills necessary in organizing and planning strategies for effective classroom management, including: grouping scheduling lesson plans homework strategies record keeping selecting instructional materials. Observe the teacher’s classroom management. Discuss your observations with the teacher. In an essay of 1,500-1,750- words, summarize your learning experience and key insights […]

1. Discuss two of the biggest challenges to co-teaching/collaboration between professionals, and how each could be addressed in a practical setting (if applicable, please discuss your own experiences in collaboration with other professionals and how barriers were overcome). 2.How can interpersonal problem solving techniques be used in co-teaching situations in order to facilitate communication? 3.why […]

Focus of the Final Project The summative assignment is to develop a PowerPoint presentation designed for a parent meeting. The goal is to inform parents of how your program aligns curriculum plans with early learning standards, educate parents on Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP), provide examples of specific curriculum/activity plans, share assessment strategies, and advocate for […]

Compile a resource list of at least six to eight resources which may be used to support the planning of curriculum/learning activities for young children. The resource list may include books, web sites, journals, and/or articles. Your list must include a brief summary of each resource. Carefully review the Grading Rubric for the criteria that […]