Category: Education

Students are to submit a brief reflection on this week’s assigned readings. This reflection should be no more than one double-spaced page in length. The goal is not to merely summarize all or even some of the readings; rather, you should focus on an idea, quote, or passage that you found particularly intriguing. It could be something that excited you, confused you, made you mad, or helped you to form a connection. These short reflections should demonstrate your understanding of the readings with a focus on your personal reaction to them. How does each week’s reading evolve your thinking and/or change your practice? Feel free to use the essential question as a starter. Be sure to use at least 1 citation and reference in your submission.
The Reflection reading is:Readings: Senge Chapters 12 & 13 I will have to email to support, because it is a big file. Though you only need chapters 12 & 13 for the reflection assignment.

During your replay of the video or live observation, focus on the teaching strategies seen.
You will also complete either Appendix B or C (charts used for the EE2 assignment). This will give you an opportunity to practice using one of these charts for documentation purposes.
Grading of these reflections is complete/incomplete and grading is not based on your use of practices but on your ability to reflect. The hope is that your ability to engage in self-reflection will become deeper and more descriptive by the end of the semester.
The written/typed reflections will be based on the dimensions of reflection (Nagro et al., 2017):
Describe: What were the specific elements of each strategy you observed – how did it look? Describe how each strategy was used. Objective, concrete descriptions of the strategy can include detailed descriptions of context (environment, instruction, etc).
Analyze: Explain the rationale for using each strategy in this particular instance/description. Analyze the use of each strategy in relation to coursework and/or knowledge of the strategies.
Judge: Share and defend your professional judgment regarding the success of each strategy by identifying the effect the strategy had on child outcomes.
*Chart is attached. Video will be sent through email
Thank you

Write a concise (one-page) reflection summary of your technology tool’s goal, objectives, and strategies. A goal is the big outcome. What did you find that your learning community wanted to emphasize? Perhaps your community wanted to improve mathematics scores or reading scores. Or perhaps, your community wants to develop Internet safety? Let’s imagine, for example, one’s goal was to improve reading scores. The candidate would restate this as a measurable statement (e.g., each student will increase their reading scores by one grade level from their existing ability by the end of the school year.). Now, the candidate needs to write their objectives to accomplish this goal. Using the above reading example, the candidate might state, “Each student will add 20 sight words to their reading list each quarter”, or, “Every student will increase their vocabulary by 10% each quarter.” Finally, you must explain your strategies. How does your technology tool allow you to meet those learning objectives? An example for the above scenario might be, “Students will complete 10 minutes of Simon Says (reading app game) to practice sight words.” Once you have written your one-page reflection summary, you must write your two surveys. You may create a Google Form or simply write the surveys in Word. The first survey must evaluate the instructor’s experience with the technology tool. In the end, you want to be able to determine if the instructors found the tool helpful. Keep your survey to about 10-15 questions. You may use a Likert scale (1 = poor, 5 = excellent). Your questions might include: The technology tool was easy to use. (1 = disagree, 5 = strongly agree) The technology tool kept students engaged. (1 = disagree, 5 = strongly agree) Similarly, you need to evaluate your students’ experience with the tool. Develop a second survey for them. These surveys would allow you to determine the next steps in your Instructional Design efforts. Use current APA format in your submission. Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool.

You will read the two journal articles attached and write an annotated bibliography of them. The instructions and an example of how the assignment should look and be formatted are attached.

Researching theories of child and early adolescent development and then developing instruction based on research-based best practices is crucial for the success of the students and the teacher. As an educator, your goal will be to consider the students’ cognitive development and contextual factors when planning for instruction. Practical application improves the teacher’s ability to recognize student strengths and weaknesses as well as the students’ readiness and motivation to learn. For this assignment, imagine you are the teacher described in each scenario and complete the “Strategies for all Students” template. The specific requirements for each scenario are listed below. Part 1: Developing Strategies For each student, write a 150-200 word response that includes: A learning theory that applies specifically to each student’s unique cognitive, linguistic, social-emotional, and physical developmental needs. State the learning theory and why it is appropriate for the student. Research support is required. One developmentally appropriate instruction strategy you would recommend (refer to the assigned readings) to assist the student, taking into account the students’ individual strengths, interests, differences, and needs. Consider cognitive development and abilities, as well as contextual factors (e.g., language and culture) when developing the strategies. Your plan to modify instruction to meet this student’s specific needs. Keep in mind, a modification is a change to the content or curriculum. Strategies to incorporate accommodations for students with exceptionalities in assessments and testing conditions. Remember, an accommodation is a support to help the student work on the current content successfully. Part 2: Reflection In 250-500 words, write a reflection that addresses the following: The importance of understanding cognitive, linguistic, social-emotional, and physical development of children when designing and modifying instruction. The steps you can take to ensure you are creating developmentally appropriate instruction that considers individual students’ strengths, interests, differences, and needs. Describe the instructional strategies that can be used to promote student learning and individual development, acquisition of knowledge, and motivation. Support your assignment with a minimum of three scholarly resources. While APA style format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion. You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite Technical Support Articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance. Benchmark Information: This benchmark assignment assesses the following programmatic competencies and professional standards: BS in Elementary Education BS in Elementary Education and Special Education BS in Elementary Education with an Emphasis in Christian Education BS in Elementary Education with an Emphasis in English as a Second Language BS in Elementary Education with an Emphasis in STEM BS in Elementary Education with an Emphasis in Teaching Reading 1.1: Design and modify instruction applying the major concepts, principles, theories, and research related to the cognitive, linguistic, social-emotional, and physical development of children and young adolescents that supports the role of language and culture in learning, and readiness for learning across performance areas. [ACEI 1.0; InTASC 1(a), 1(e), 1(f), 1(g), 2(c), 2(d), 2(e), 2(g), 2(i), 2(j), 2(k), 2(o); MC2, MC3, MC5] 1.2: Create developmentally appropriate instruction that takes into account individual students’ strengths, interests, differences, and needs, using instructional strategies that promote students’ learning and individual development, acquisition of knowledge, and motivation. [ACEI 1.0; InTASC 1(b), 1(d), 1(h), 1(i), 2(a), 2(b), 2(f), 2(g), 2(h), 2(l), 2(m), 2(n); MC2, MC3] BS in Educational Studies 1.1: Create developmentally appropriate instruction that takes into account individual students’ strengths, interests, differences, and needs, using instructional strategies that promote students’ learning and individual development, acquisition of knowledge, and motivation. [ACEI 1.0; InTASC 1(b), 1(d), 1(h), 1(i), 2(a), 2(b), 2(f), 2(g), 2(h), 2(l), 2(m), 2(n); MC2, MC3] 1.2: Design and modify instruction applying the major concepts, principles, theories, and research related to the cognitive, linguistic, social-emotional, and physical development of children and young adolescents that supports the role of language and culture in learning, and readiness for learning across performance areas. [ACEI 1.0; InTASC 1(a), 1(e), 1(f), 1(g), 2(c), 2(d), 2(e), 2(g), 2(i), 2(j), 2(k), 2(o); MC2, MC3, MC5]

Engagement and motivation are integral components of student success. Educators draw from motivational principles, theories, and research to explain the effect these have on student engagement, motivation, and learning in the classroom. In 500-750 words, write an essay addressing the following: Outline how student motivation can enhance performance with specific examples of theories and principles that promote motivation. Specify how intrinsic and extrinsic motivations differ, including one specific example of each. Define factors that affect motivation (such as contextual factors, and self-efficacy), including at least two specific examples. Describe three research-based, developmentally appropriate instructional strategies that can be used to help motivate students and increase engagement in the classroom. Explain how teacher effectiveness affects student motivation. Specific classroom related examples are required. Support the essay with 2-3 scholarly resources. Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

video 1- Beginners Guide to the Proloquo2Go Communication App https://youtu.be/SD787kRJSyA?si=2m89zLi7yQSZVS79 Eight key points about how this app works and its benefits video 2- Enrique and Proloquo2Go – He always understood https://youtu.be/CFi_vMlMYCg?si=6Mc4qdtCI1XZ0tED He always understood: Two key points video 3-No more boundaries – Parents about Proloquo2Go https://youtu.be/ZOxfeYeExoo?si=hlx4uV59ZTJ1pYJ- Two key points video 4-Sesame Enable – Open Sesame! https://youtu.be/EWC6iis–kY?si=h1MZrKMvfqoRTyUm Two key points video5-Gena: Accommodations in College and Communication Device Mentor https://youtu.be/nUlXzPSvv2Y?si=gp_anyCaAsZ4pnJs Two key points video6-Rett Syndrome and Assistive Communication https://youtu.be/2GRb5JOe46o?si=bJNTPtDNWw9-89Sh Two key points

PLEASE FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO PUT A RESOURCE INSIDE YOUR WRITING UNLESS IT IS NECESSARY. PLEASE MAKE IT PLAIN WITH AN IMPORTANT PROPOSAL TO THE MAYOR!
You are asked to propose a draft of the Quality Care Guidelines to the mayor. It is up to you to decide what categories should be included within the Guidelines and then to provide SPECIFIC observable and measurable standards that must be met in that category. Such categories might include classroom size, total number of children per center, cost of care, curriculum approaches used, parent involvement requirements, education level of teachers and center directors, and pay scale for teachers and other workers, among other things.
Include the following information in your guidelines:
2 categories/aspects of quality care (e.g., teacher-child ratio)
1 standard within each category that is observable and measurable (e.g., if the teacher-child ratio is your category, then what standard would you propose? 1-3 for infants/toddlers? 1-5 for preschoolers?)
Include a brief rationale for the category and standards you proposed.

4th grade level Science or Social Studies related lesson you would choose and create a new Lesson Plan is where I am placed I am a student teacher will attach the first Lesson Plan I did earlier in the semester so you know what it has to look like
Name: Nicolas Smith
School: Dutchtown Elementary
Mentor Teacher: Ms. Bama

Learning Experiences (125 pts.)
Focusing on the theme or topic identified in the Scope and Sequence, prepare lesson plans
for each of the five learning experiences. For each learning experience, you should follow
the lesson plan format provided. The learning experiences need to deliberately include the
following:
 art
 music
 drama
 play
 creative writing
 movement
 games
 technology
 graphic organizers
Documentation of the Arts and Strategies Supporting Creativity (25 pts.)
Art Music Drama Play Movement Games Technology Graphic
Organizer
Creative
Writing
Lesson
1
Lesson
2 (etc.)
To document the inclusion of the arts and strategies which support creativity, complete the
following matrix so it is clear to both you and the instructor where these are utilized/emphasized
in your learning experiences. Each should be included at least once within the five learning
experiences. This matrix should be submitted with Learning Experiences