Category: Education

Identify a primary source
Identify a secondary source 
Task: 
Below is a list of course materials (including articles/chapters to read, video clips to watch, images to analyze, questions to consider, and possibly more). Please take time to read/view these materials carefully and critically.  
Part 1:  After you have read/viewed all the materials, write one paragraph (approximately 150 words) explaining how the materials in this module helped you accomplish, reach, and/or demonstrate the Module Level Objective(s) (listed above). Be specific and provide evidence from the course materials (from at least two sources) that support your claims. Cite/reference the items you include in your assignment answers (with proper APA citation—use the formal references listed below to help you with your “Reference” List). 
Part 2: Then write a second paragraph (approximately 150 words) that makes connections between your life (e.g., personal experiences, current events, and/or previous modules in this course [if applicable]). Then reflect on how you might utilize this learning in your future classroom. 
Part 1:  
Name each of module level objectives listed for the assignment and explain how you can accomplish, reach, and/or demonstrate each one.  
Provide evidence or examples from at least 2 of the readings/course materials, linking the evidence back to each specific learning goal 
Use proper APA in-text citations and a “References” list at the end of the assignment  
Part 2 : 
Make connections between these readings and “life”—for example, to your personal experiences, current events, and/or previous modules in this course (when applicable) 
Reflect on how the learning in this module relates to your previous and present understandings of the topic(s) at hand 
Reflect on how you might utilize this learning in your future classroom—in particular, how it could impact/affect your future teaching about social studies

Assignment Content
Teacher-leaders contribute to ongoing professional development by equipping other teachers with valuable tools and knowledge to create impactful learning experiences. In this assignment, you will assist other teachers in their professional growth by highlighting your knowledge of the significance of assessment in the cycle of effective teaching as well as how rubrics help engage, support, and improve student learning.
Write a minimum 525-word blog post for the “Professional Development (PD) for Teachers” section of your school district’s website. In your blog post: 
Explain the role of assessment in the cycle of effective teaching.
Define qualitative and quantitative data, including examples of each and an explanation of how they are used to improve teaching and learning.
Explain the importance of using rubrics in assessment, including an explanation of how they engage and support student learning.
Provide a side-by-side comparison of an effective and an ineffective rubric to illustrate the importance of quality rubrics.
Include visuals, graphics, and/or examples to support your blog post.
Cite sources to support your blog post, and format your citations and references according to APA guidelines.
HELPFUL LINKS https://multimedia.phoenix.edu/cms/202340991

Write an essay about how gender differences and sexual orientation impact learning.
Use the following guide to help you. 
This essay should be no less than 2 pages and not be more than 3 pages, should be 12 point font size, Times New Roman font style, and double-spaced. The fourth page should be a “Work Cited” page of the references in APA style of the scholarly articles you read. Note that scholarly articles mean that these are not from an online magazine or blog post. It has to be from a journal so use the LRA resources. If you need help with this section, please do not hesitate to let me know and I will walk you through the process. 
Spell check your essay. Check your punctuation, capitalization, and grammar.
Submit it using Safe Assign.
Rubric:
5 points – Introduction
20 points – addressing the needs of boys and girls
20 points – addressing the needs of students with different sexual orientations
10 points – conclusion which includes a connection
10 points – Academic English
10 points – In-text citations and references
5 points – Safe Assign
10 points – submitted before the deadline

Imagine you are a social studies, science, or math content area teacher. Choose one. You will be planning an Integrated ELD lesson for a whole class of students whose English proficiency varies from basic to proficient. As you plan your lesson, you will need to consider how you will provide differentiated scaffolds for your English learners, but also challenge your English proficient students. Your driving standards will be the content area standards, but you will also use ELP Standards 6–8 to help support your English learners. ELP Standards 6–8 represent interactive communication, which supports listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Select an elementary grade level (K–5) and a content area (social studies, science, or math). Review the Arizona History and Social Science Standards, Arizona Science Standards, or Arizona Mathematics Standards for your chosen grade level. and choose at least 1 content standard to assess in your lesson. Access the following ELP Standards for your selected elementary grade level: Arizona English Language Proficiency Standards Kindergarten Arizona English Language Proficiency Standards Grade 1 Arizona English Language Proficiency Standards Grades 2-3 Arizona English Language Proficiency Standards Grades 4-5 Review ELP Standards 6, 7, and 8, and choose an ELP standard and sub-skill to address in your lesson. Pay attention to the expectations for each proficiency level (Pre-Emergent/Emergent, Basic, and Intermediate). This will help you determine what differentiated scaffolds to provide for your English learners. Review ELP Standards 9 and 10 as well and determine if any of these language standards/sub-skills apply to your lesson. Remember, ELP Standards 9 and 10 are language standards that focus on vocabulary and grammar. Create a 30- to 45-minute social studies, science, or math lesson (Integrated ELD) that will assess your chosen standards and include differentiated instructional strategies to support your English learners. Use the Lesson Template to complete your lesson.

The Article Review should begin with an introduction of the article. Next, you should concisely summarize the article. Consider answering the following questions when writing the summary: (1) What is the major research question(s) addressed by the authors?, (2) Are the authors testing a particular theory or hypothesis? If so, describe the theory., (3) Who were the participants?, (4) How was the research conducted? (In your own words, describe the research methods involved in the study), (5) What were the results? (this is often the hardest part of the article to summarize – you can often find an easier to understand version of the study results in the beginning of the Discussion section of the article), (6) Were the authors hypotheses supported? (You will typically find this in the Discussion section of the article), (7) Did the authors mention any limitations to the study, and (8) Did the authors describe any practical implications or future research as a result of the current findings?
The summary part should be around 2 pages in length.
Finally, tie in the article with your future career in education – The final portion of the review should include evaluative comments about the study. Consider addressing these questions in this portion of the review: How applicable was the study conducted? For example, how will the study’s findings be relevant in your future career as an educator?
This portion should be about 1 page in length.
Article Review Format:
Article Reviews should be typed, double-spaced, and follow APA format. However, you do not need to include section headings (i.e. abstract, introduction, methods, discussion). 
Article Reviews should be at least 3 pages in length. At the top of the paper, include the citation (in APA format) for the journal article you are reviewing.

Rowley and Endrew Seminal Court Cases-read the court cases and analyze how the Supreme Court changed law regarding Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) three-page, detailed summary (800-900 words) APA style (45 pts) (Course SLOs 1 & 2) (Course Objective 1) (MLOs1, 2, & 6)
Follow APA format
Brief outline of Rowley case
Brief outline of Endrew
Comparison of major ruling
Supreme Court final decision in both cases
Conclude with impact on special education

Introduction to the Midterm Research Project
The central concept for your midterm research project is “Diversity in the Classroom”.  A number of assignments you will complete this semester provide you with a basic understanding of this important concept.  You should also have gained some insight into the practice of teaching diverse populations of students in the classroom.  I also hope you have begun to appreciate (if you did not already) the fact that diversity can be a strength to a quality teacher.  
With this in mind, you will create a presentation using Google Slides (located in Google Drive).  The appearance of the presentation is up to you.  Be creative.  Experiment with the program.  Use images. You may choose to add a video or audio.  A number of tutorials exist to show you how to create and manipulate Google Slides presentations.  To locate these guides, simply conduct an Internet search for “Google Slides Tutorial”.  If you have ever used Microsoft PowerPoint, you will probably find they work very much the same.  
Your final slide should be a “References” slide.  You should cite all your references (both in-text and in the References section) using current APA style.  You must have at least five references.  
Topic and Instructions for the Assignment
You will conduct research into the topic of Diversity in the Classroom and present your findings in a Google Slides presentation.  Topics designated as “Research” will require you to conduct online research to respond to the prompt.  Please make use of the Galileo collection on the MGA library website. 
Your presentation will be divided into three parts:
Part 1:  Definition of diversity: 3-5 slides
What do we mean when we refer to “diversity in the classroom?” 
What are some examples of how students are diverse in the modern American classroom?
How does that compare to what you have seen in the classroom where you teach or where you were a student?
Part 2:  Techniques for teaching diverse students- 3-5 slides
How should a teacher deal with having diverse populations of students in the classroom?  What techniques are useful based on specific diverse characteristics?  
Part 3:  Your plan 3-5 slides
Based on what you have seen, read, and experienced, create a detailed plan for teaching diverse students.  You should address specific teaching techniques, methods for managing behavior, or good teaching practices.  Where appropriate, cite the source that advocates specific techniques or methods.  
Create a list of 5-10 web-based resources you could use for teaching diverse learners.  Be sure to designate what they do and why they would be useful.  

Students will summarize and outline the functionality and educational applications of various equipment used in a STEM classroom. This assignment aims to help students understand the role of different tools and technologies in enhancing STEM education and how to effectively utilize these tools.  I have added more details about this assignment that is attach in the file .

Early in the course, arrange for a face-to-face interview with a certified school counselor on your campus. This person potentially will be your Site Supervisor in your program of study when you enter the field experience portion of your coursework. Therefore, you should be accommodating and respectful of the time that she/he spends with you. If you have any questions about the credentials of your interviewee, then be sure to discuss them with your professor early in the course.

B.  Interview (suggested length 30 minutes) onecurrent K-12 teacher. Be sure that your interview questions allow you to answer the prompts below.
1.  Submit a completed and signed “Interview Verification Form.”
Note: The attached “Suggested Interview Questions” may be used to help structure your interview.
C.  Reflect on your interview by doing the following:
1.  Description: Summarize the teacher’s views on the given topics:
•  application of content standards used in your state
•  internal and external influences that impact education at your school or district
•  teacher identity and view of self (i.e., Hattie’s mindframes)
•  ways teachers can continue to grow in their teaching practice or professional development
2.  Feelings: Describe your feelings about the interview, including:
•  how you felt before the interview
•  how you felt during the interview
•  how you think the teacher felt about the interview
3.  Evaluation:
a.  Describe how the interview did or did not align to what you had expected.
b.  Describe something that went well during the interview.
c.  Describe something that you would do differently, based on your experience in the interview.
4.  Analysis: Explain why you agree or disagree with the teacher’s views on the given topics:
•  application of content standards used in your state
•  internal and external influences that impact education at your school or district
•  teacher identity and view of self (i.e., Hattie’s mindframes)
•  ways teachers can continue to grow in their teaching practice or professional development
5.  Conclusion:
a.  Summarize what you learned from the interview.
i.  Explain how what you learned from the interview has influenced your understanding of the role of a teacher.
b.  If you were to conduct the interview again, describe what you would do differently to improve the interview experience.
6.  Action:
a.  Explain how one of Hattie’s mindframes supports teacher success.
b.  Describe a personal strength and weakness related to the Hattie’s mindframe explained in part C6a.
c. Create a SMART goal you can work on that will support your development into a teacher.
i.  Identify a professional development opportunity (i.e. workshop, training, or experience) available to you online or in your community that aligns with your SMART goal.