Category: Teacher’s Career

 Describe five potential issues and/or roadblocks that might happen while delivering the lesson, based on the needs of the selected group of students.

Differentiating Math Activities

Select a 3-5 grade level and a corresponding Arizona or other state standard based on the Number and Operations-Fractions domain.

Compose an aligning learning objective and design appropriate activities for a selected group of 3-4 students, of varying academic levels, from the “Class Profile.”

Using the “COE Lesson Plan Template,” complete the lesson plan through the Multiple Means of Engagement section, making sure the activities are supported by the recommendations found in the topic Resources.

For your differentiated activities, specifically address:

Describe five potential issues and/or roadblocks that might happen while delivering the lesson, based on the needs of the selected group of students. Provide possible solutions to each potential issue.

Describe the important classroom factors (demographics and environment) and student factors (IEPs, 504s, ELLs, students with behavior concerns, gifted learners), and the effect of those factors on planning, teaching, and assessing students to facilitate learning for all students. This should be limited to 2-3 sentences and the information should inform the differentiation components of the lesson.

What do you recommend Marius read, based on his interests and background? List three titles you would suggest.In what learning environments do you think Marius would learn best? Why?

At-Risk and Struggling Readers
Compose a 500-750 word evaluation of Marius incorporating the following:

Determine whether Marius is responding adequately to Tier 1 instruction, rationalizing your response.

Based on your determination above and additional research, what tier of instruction would you recommend for Marius?

What do you recommend Marius read, based on his interests and background? List three titles you would suggest.

Determine what cultural and linguistic factors his teacher must consider when planning an intervention for him, given the scenario and data.

In what learning environments do you think Marius would learn best? Why?

Justify your choices with information from the scenario and your research.

For next steps, would there be any reasons to simply wait and see how Marius does in the next quarter or do you believe immediate intervention is necessary? Explain your answer.

Support your evaluation with a minimum of two scholarly resources.

Describe the benefits of the strategy and specific tips for implementation.Explain how you would involve Kale’s parents. Develop an activity from one of the early reading strategies that Kale’s parents can use at home.

Comprehensive Early Reading Strategies and Instructional Goals

Summarize the following reading strategies in 100-200 words each. Describe the benefits of the strategy and specific tips for implementation.

Comprehension strategies
Graphic organizers
Independent practice
Model-lead-test
Peer tutoring
Repeated reading
Part 2: Instructional Goals

In 250-500 words, complete the following:

Sequence each of Kale’s instructional goals described in the case scenario in the order you would address them with him.
For each instructional goal, select an early reading strategy to use from Part 1 and explain why or how it will assist Kale in achieving the instructional goal.
Explain how you would involve Kale’s parents. Develop an activity from one of the early reading strategies that Kale’s parents can use at home.
Consider the effects of having moved to a new place, learning English as a second language from parents not proficient in English, and any cognitive processing problems that should be formally assessed.

Explain how these issues should be considered to further assist Kale.

Support your summaries with 2-3 scholarly resources.

Explain how they relate to your own personal educational beliefs and values.

What will you do as a teacher to ensure that these important factors are present in your classroom and are reflected in your instructional strategies and classroom management techniques?

Provide a definition for these two philosophies

Explain how they relate to your own personal educational beliefs and values

How does the classroom teacher differentiate for the individual needs of the students. What do you notice about how instruction is modified or adapted for individuals who need additional support or enrichment? Are there other staff in the classroom who help students? Are students grouped for part of the instruction?

Answer these questions How does the classroom teacher differentiate for the individual needs of the students. What do you notice about how instruction is modified or adapted for individuals who need additional support or enrichment? Are there other staff in the classroom who help students? Are students grouped for part of the instruction? Are assignments modified? How does the teacher assess students to know who needs support or enrichment?

What are the professors in your programs like? What are they known for, and what have they accomplished?Are there any specific requirements a student must meet/complete before they can declare this major or before you graduate?

Transfer College Report

Which college do you plan to attend? SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY at NEW ORLEANS (SUNO)

What do you plan to major in? Child Development & Family Studies

What is the college’s criteria for admission?

What are the expected courses of study for your intended program/degree?

Are there any specific requirements a student must meet/complete before they can declare this major or before you graduate?

What are the professors in your programs like? What are they known for, and what have they accomplished?

How will the school help you determine and achieve your academic goals?
What percentage of graduates typically hired?

What goals would you like to achieve or accomplish as a result of your philosophy? How will you accomplish the tasks and challenges?

Week 2: Portfolio Assignment 1 – Philosophy of Education

Assignment Prompt

Write a 3-5 page narrative describing your philosophy of education: How would you define your role as a professor educator, school counselor, or administrator?

What are your beliefs and/or theories as a teacher, counselor, or administrator?

What goals would you like to achieve or accomplish as a result of your philosophy? How will you accomplish the tasks and challenges?

What are your expectations in the role of teacher, counselor, or administrator? How will you accomplish these expectations?

How does the teacher assess students to know who needs support or enrichment?

Field Report #4

Answer these questions How does the classroom teacher differentiate for the individual needs of the students. What do you notice about how instruction is modified or adapted for individuals who need additional support or enrichment? Are there other staff in the classroom who help students? Are students grouped for part of the instruction? Are assignments modified? How does the teacher assess students to know who needs support or enrichment?