8802Among the most important aspects of English language proficiency development are the integration of ELL cultural values and beliefs into instruction, and the differentiation of instruction to address specific learning needs of all students. These aspects can be accounted for directly within lesson plans. For this...
8798After studying the major principles, concepts, and learning theories related to the major developmental milestones and stages of development. With this knowledge, you will explore how to integrate the major principles, concepts, and learning theories when determining the appropriate instructional strategies that meet the diverse...
8797Our schools today are filled with students whose first language is not English. How can teachers guide students in their language? How can teachers work to embrace their language and make sure all students are learning? Find three sources that refer to education in the...
8795You are teaching a fourth-grade class that contains a diverse group of students at varying development levels. Along with varying levels of development, two students are repeatedly disruptive in class, and some fail to participate in group work. As part of your instruction, what theories would...
8776Assessment Description 1. Describe learning activities and strategies that address the unique aspects of elementary students’ approaches to learning. [ACEI 3.2; InTASC 1(f), 2(a), 2(b), 2(g)] Identifying students’ readiness for learning guides teachers to create learning activities and strategies that are unique to the various aspects of elementary...
8771Many students do not do any school or educational work during the summer. How can you, as a teacher, provide summer activities and learning opportunities to help students stay engaged in learning throughout the summer? What educational opportunities motivate families to implement these throughout the...
8764What is the Socratic method? Give an example of the Socratic method and explain why it is gaining popularity today in the United States education system in the 6- 8th grade. Please explain your thoughts about meaningful discourse along with the Socratic method, especially in...
8763What can teachers do to facilitate meaningful discourse among peers in the classroom? Provide an example of an experience a student may have outside the classroom that may help his or her peers understand a newly introduced concept. The essay needs two scholarly sources from...
8746Language is comprised of interconnected components. Reading comprehension is a process that is enhanced by the addition of related writing. Writing skills are improved through the addition of reading-based writing. This connection between reading and writing is known as the reciprocal relationship or process. Including...
8745Teachers of ELLs use a variety of instructional strategies that facilitate multiple forms of communication in the classroom. Multiple forms of communication allow ELLs to convey ideas and demonstrate knowledge more effectively. ELLs’ content area knowledge can be more fully developed if teachers incorporate relevant...