Students need to receive progress monitoring when they are on a literacy intervention plan. Using the appropriate tools to progress monitor helps justify whether an intervention is working or the need for an intense intervention to be added. Teachers can then provide students with feedback that will help them reflect and self-assess their progress. It … Read more
After reviewing the videos, select 2 instructional strategies that you believe are most effective for supporting second language development. In a post of at least 300 words, EXPLAIN why you choose them, how they can be implemented in different classroom settings, and what challenges teachers might face when applying them. Provide specific classroom examples. How … Read more
After reading the introduction to “The Myth of Education and Empowerment” in particular Page 146, which Fast Fact do you find the most interesting or bothersome? Why? Your response to this topic should be at least twelve sentences long. https://accessportal.follett.com/0364 Textbook Title: Rereading America: Cultural Contexts for Critical Thinking and Writing Author(s)/Editor(s): Colombo, G., Cannon, … Read more
What are the elements of Children’s Literature that would suggest a recipe for success?Under “Issues to Consider” in Chapter 3, the authors pose the question: “Should teachers take the time to teach students how to interpret and ‘read’ the illustrations in picture books?” Discuss this question. How to Write Elements of Children’s Literature and the … Read more
The foundation of a successful RTI model is to monitor both student learning and instructional practices and use information gathered to make data-driven decisions. Teachers should utilize effective classroom assessments to monitor student progress across all tiers of instruction, especially during intervention and remediation. Formative assessments are frequently used to evaluate student learning to make … Read more
1. After exploring “Fidelity Tools” on the National Center on Intensive Intervention website, define fidelity in the context of education and the implementation of interventions and assessments. Explain why fidelity is vital in implementing an intervention and assessment program and how you will ensure fidelity when planning literacy intervention and assessment in your future classroom. … Read more
Evaluate one ESOL placement or assessment method. How does it support student success? What challenges might arise? Provide concrete examples. How to Write an Evaluation of an ESOL Placement or Assessment Method Introduction Accurate placement and assessment are essential components of successful English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) programs. These assessments help educators determine … Read more
Designing lessons for ELL classrooms requires flexibility. In a 300 word post, share your approach to designing a lesson that supports multiple proficiency levels using multi-sensory instruction. Be specific about two activities you would use. How to Write Designing Lessons for ELL Classrooms Using Multi-Sensory Instruction Introduction Designing lessons for English Language Learners (ELLs) requires … Read more
Week 6 Assignment : Promoting Development and Developmentally Appropriate Practice The purpose of this assignment is to: Directions: Imagine you are a teacher in a preschool or childcare setting working with children 3 to 5 years old. You want to promote growth in each of the developmental domains: physical, cognitive, social, and emotional. Using the Assignment … Read more
Discuss how you assess and monitor your students’ progress in phonics and word recognition. Be sure to specify the grade level you teach and why your chosen methods are appropriate for that level. Is there one area in which you would like to improve in the coming year? How will you improve what YOU do? … Read more