9207Using extrinsic rewards in the 4- 6th-grade classrooms is often controversial. Where do you stand in terms of providing students ages 9-11 years old with rewards for reaching behavioral or academic goals? After reviewing the scholarly sources on the subject Rassuli, A. (2012). Engagement in...
9166Providing students with real-world experiences tied to the academic content they learn within the classroom is priceless. Teachers will be asked to seek out local opportunities to bridge content understanding, and planning such occasions is imperative. Based on your completed benchmark assignment, plan a field trip...
9137Utilizing differentiation strategies in the ELA classroom is vital in meeting the various needs of students and presents an opportunity to address individual personal interests, traits, and goals. Understanding how to differentiate for different learning, linguistic, and cultural needs will increase teaching efficacy. The goal...
9136Utilizing differentiation strategies in the ELA classroom is vital in meeting the various needs of students and presents an opportunity to address individual personal interests, traits, and goals. Understanding how to differentiate for different learning, linguistic, and cultural needs will increase teaching efficacy. The goal...
9135Elementary teachers frequently develop and implement unit plans designed to enhance students’ learning in English language arts. Successful unit plans consider a broad range of needs, including literacy skills, standards, text selections, students’ unique learning abilities and backgrounds, and sound instructional strategies and assessments. In this...
9134When focusing on listening and speaking skills, it is essential to make a connection to interpersonal communication skills that will be used throughout the students’ educational and professional future. Through hearing how others use language, and using it themselves, students work together, describe their surroundings,...
9132Identifying academic challenges in the English language arts classroom is vital in addressing students' specific needs to help them continue to flourish. By observing students learning and then reflecting upon individual struggles, teachers are better equipped to adjust their instruction to encourage positive academic growth. Allocate...
9131Collaborating with peers provides opportunities to gain multiple perspectives in order to enhance instructional plans. Allocate at least 3 hours in the field to support this field experience. Observe your mentor teacher implementing an ELA lesson that includes literature. Take note of the multiple ELA strands that...
9130Collaborating with peers provides opportunities to gain multiple perspectives in order to enhance instructional plans. Allocate at least 3 hours in the field to support this field experience. Observe your mentor teacher implementing an ELA lesson that includes literature. Take note of the multiple ELA strands that...
9129Planning effective English language arts lessons involves focusing on multiple literacy skills, aligned to state or national standards, while incorporating interesting, student-centered activities. When focusing on grammar and writing, it is essential to set high expectations while presenting real-world connections, encouraging creativity, and keeping student...