Benchmark – Summative Examination
Part of a special educator’s responsibilities include understanding the characteristics of the major disability categories and how the characteristics affect typical development. When conducting observations and consulting with staff who work with students with disabilities, teachers must be able to articulate the differences in development and prescribe appropriate interventions. Understanding the effect of culture and […]
Parent And Student Relations
Parental engagement is a somewhat ambiguous notion in K-12 schools. Further, engaging students in the school community is different than engaging them in the classroom. To be successful, school leaders must clearly define the intended role of parents and students in the school community and then pursue deliberate strategies to engage them in this role. […]
Parent Newsletter
Assessments are used for many different purposes in the K‐12 educational setting. For example, assessments are used during classroom instruction to measure students’ learning related to the academic content, and different assessments are used to measure students’ overall cognitive, physical, or social‐emotional abilities. Regardless of the assessment type, there are specific terms that are often […]
Experience with Support Personnel
Support personnel can assist children with disabilities in the school setting by enabling each child to realize their potential. Discuss the support personnel you have observed in the classroom. What were their roles, and to what extent did they work collaboratively with the classroom teacher? Did you see a need for further support? Discussion 2 […]
EDU 590 Module 2 Coursework For Fortified
Reflect upon the core coursework included in your program of study. Review the program learning outcomes and assess your preparation, experience, and accomplishments related to the learning outcomes. Case Assignment The Master of Education Program requires the completion of five core classes. Reflect on the five courses you have taken to complete your degree and […]
Differences In Cerebral Laterality (Discussion)
There are known differences in cerebral laterality between males and females. Although our brains are unique, some believe it is politically incorrect to say there are gender differences while others assert that male and female brains are different. For some educators and policy makers, it’s easy choice; we should have same-sex schools. For others, brain-based […]
Brain Function
In a three-page paper, demonstrate your understanding of the role that sensory experiences have in the learning process. Discuss how information is carried from the sensory signals and transmitted to other areas of the brain for further processing. Support your discussion with at least 2 examples, terms, and concepts from professional experience and/or academic sources. […]
Evolving Theories And Practice In Learning And Teaching
The debate over the content of the curriculum—in particular the balance between required and elective courses—has been going on for nearly two centuries. At the heart, these debates are about the academic benefits of a common curricular experience versus encouraging student motivation through choice of courses. There is also increasing evidence that many students benefit […]
Teaching And Learning For The 21st Century
The growth of online education has led to new theories and practices in teaching and learning. There are also increased expectations that all student learning be measurable and tied to key outcomes for citizenship and careers. Based on the readings and your own experience: How has the role of the instructor changed in the advent […]
Executive Communications
R eview the important themes within the sub questions of each bullet point. The sub questions are designed to get you thinking about some of the important issues. Your response should provide a succinct synthesis of the key themes in a way that articulates a clear point, position, or conclusion supported by research. Select a different bullet point […]
Library Research Report Assignment
Due: End of Week 2. Submit your work through the “Library Research Report” submission link in Week 2. Length: 400-600 words. 4-6 entries; about 60-120 words per source . Purpose/goals of the assignment: develop your ability to conduct scholarly research and relate the results of this research to a specific inquiry develop your ability to […]
Family and Gender Communication
As you will recall from Chapter 10 and the Changing Minds article on Genderlect (Links to an external site.), family and gender relationships often reflect a variety of elements that affect how communication is conducted. For this week’s assignment, you will take the opportunity to explore this by choosing from one of the two options […]