Delivers instruction primarily by lecturing.

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Using the “Differentiated Instruction: Maximizing the Learning of All Students” and what you have learned, address the scenario below:

Mr. Green has taught high school Spanish for 10 years. He would like to start differentiating instruction and needs to make some changes to his current classroom practices, which are described below:

  • Delivers instruction primarily by lecturing.
  • Does not permit students to retake tests they have failed.
  • Records zeros for missing assignments.
  • Groups students at the beginning of the year based on the previous year’s achievement test scores.
  • Gives bonus points for classroom participation.
  • Gives a test every Friday.

Explain why each of Mr. Green’s classroom practices are not a differentiated practice and describe what he can do differently with each of them.

In replies to peers, discuss whether you agree or disagree with the ideas presented and justify your response.

Demonstrate personal success skills.

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Please respond to the following questions based upon these course objectives:

  • Identify Herzing University resources.
  • Engage in self-reflection related to academic and professional success.
  • Demonstrate personal success skills.

Please answer the following questions with supporting examples and full explanations.

  1. For each of the learning objectives, provide an analysis of how the course supported each objective.
  2. Explain how the material learned in this course, based upon the objectives, will be applicable to the professional application.

Provide evidence (citations and references) to support your statements and opinions. Responses to these questions are due by Tuesday at 11:59 am CT.

All references and citations should in APA format.

Science Unit Plan: Materials, Resources, And The Integration Of Technology

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The fourth step in planning a unit plan is to research and decide on the necessary materials and resources that create engagement through anticipatory sets and help to develop confidence as competent users of technology.

Part 1: Materials, Resources, and Technology

Complete the “Materials, Resources, and Technology” sections of the “Science Unit Plan.” Include appropriate and relevant materials, resources, and technology that successfully:

  • Support students in chosen content, development of relevant skills, and encourage student engagement.
  • Support diverse student needs and learning advancement.

The details of the “Science Unit Plan” will continue to be fully developed and revised throughout the duration of the course, culminating in a complete unit plan due in Topic 5.

Part 2: Reflection

In 250-500 words, summarize and reflect on how planning for materials, resources, and technology can create engagement and motivation during a lesson. How can you utilize informational resources to engage students and help develop their confidence as competent users of technology? How will you evaluate curriculum materials, school/district resources, student data to make sure you are using appropriate and relevant materials?

Support your reflection with at least two scholarly resources.

Science Unit Plan

Grade: <Fill in during Topic 1>

Unit Theme: <Fill in during Topic 1>

Week 1 Monday

 

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Lesson Title, Brief Summary, and Rationale

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State-Specific Standards

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Learning Objectives

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Vocabulary

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Instructional Strategy

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Summary of Instruction and Activities for the Lesson

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Differentiation and Accommodations

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Materials, Resources, and Technology

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Formative Assessment

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Summative Assessment

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How effective assessment practices guide students toward their individual learning goals.

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Elementary 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 course, you have created three lesson plans that together comprise the basis for a unit on the literature you selected.

For this assignment, create a 500-750 word assessment plan for your unit that includes formative and summative assessments, as well as technology and differentiation.

Include the following in your plan:

  • Describe formative assessment strategies that would be used in each of the lessons you created to gauge student understanding and inform instructional planning.
  • Create a summative assessment activity for the unit that helps students apply their developing ELA skills of reading, writing, speaking, viewing, listening, and thinking to many different situations, materials, and ideas.
  • Discuss the use of digital tools in assessments to promote effective communication, collaboration, and support interactions to meet diverse learning needs.
  • Describe how the formative and summative assessments can be differentiated to meet the diverse learning needs.
  • How effective assessment practices guide students toward their individual learning goals.

In addition, write a 250-500 word reflection on the process of creating a literature unit and explaining how you plan to use research on teaching, professional ethics, and resources available for professional learning to improve student learning in your future professional practice. Cite the “COE Professional Dispositions of Learners,” and the “Model Code of Ethics for Educators” as appropriate.

Support your findings with 2-3 scholarly resources.

This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.