1. Evaluate the impact of federal laws on empowering families in the decision-making process for children with disabilities. How do cultural backgrounds influence these decisions? 2. Select one of the pioneering influences on the history of Early Childhood Special Education included in Chapter 1. Discuss the...
Wirth and Perkins write, "It’s not that it isn’t important to learn some facts while in college; these will likely be necessary for future employment. More important though is having the skill to learn on one’s own after leaving college. This single, most-important skill will...
What have you learned about learning styles and metacognition from the readings and videos in this module? What applications can you make to your own learning? What changes might you make to become more effective and efficient learners? Due Thursday of this module. Your entry should be...
As a teacher, you may be working with students that have characteristics or are in the process of being identified as having exceptionalities that affect reading. Some exceptionalities include dyslexia, learning disabilities, ADHD, and gifted and talented. It is important to understand what research says...
As we continue to explore different modes of learning, it's important to consider the strengths and limitations of online learning. Some classes may not be well suited for an all-online format, while others may benefit from a self-paced approach. Please share your thoughts on the...
This week formally begins your Wicked Problem Strategy Presentation process. You will now choose the wicked problem you plan to explore throughout the remainder of the course. Your weekly journal entries will help you gradually build the components of your final presentation. For this journal, you're...
Review what happened in the case Why did the lunch lady succeed where others failed? What the lunch lady applying some of the Influence model principles? What else might we learn about engaging with wicked problems from the lunch lady? Prompts for Week 4: Multiple Perspectives and...
As a future educator, you will work with students who have a wide range of strengths, needs, learning styles, and supports. Effective teachers do more than memorize disability definitions — they learn how to recognize student needs, understand how disabilities impact learning, and create supportive...
Educational leaders are responsible for using both aggregated and disaggregated student assessment data for decision-making. Data analysis can help leaders assess the impact of instructional changes. Explain the importance of analyzing strengths and opportunities to improve curriculum, instruction, and student learning. Once trends are...
This assignment is intended to help you learn to create an instructional unit that incorporates appropriate learning goals and outcomes for a collegiate-level course or adult learners. Overview Now that you have selected the project topic, it is time to consider how you will develop a lesson...