The Dimensions Of Language Proficiency (Discussion 300 Words)

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Then answer the following questions:

  • What is the difference between conversational fluency, discrete language skills, and academic language proficiency as defined by Cummins.
  • Why is it important as an educator to know the distinction among these dimensions of language proficiency? Name one to two negative implications for ELL students when teachers equate conversational language proficiency with academic language proficiency.
  • Conduct an internet search to provide at least one learning activity for each dimension of language (conversational fluency, discrete language skills, and academic language proficiency) that a teacher could use in the classroom to support the development of each dimension. Provide the link to the activity, describe the activity, and then discuss how it supports the dimension of language.

Professional Dispositions: Survey And Video Assignment

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The disposition to teach has been identified as the most influential quality of highly effective educators. Dispositions are the values, commitments, and professional ethics that influence behaviors toward students, families, colleagues, and communities and affect student learning, motivation, and development as well as the educator’s own professional growth.

Part 1: Dispositions Self-Assessment Survey

Complete the “Dispositions Self-Assessment Survey.” For each of the dispositions, check the corresponding box on the survey to rank how you currently value the disposition on a scale from Strongly Agree to Strongly Disagree.

Part 2: Video Submission

Based on your understanding of your own dispositions, respond to the following questions in a 3-5 minute video submission:

  1. What dispositions do you possess that make you a successful teacher?
  2. What dispositions do you need to work on to grow as an educator?
  3. What are the expectations of a professional in the field of education and how will you uphold these expectations?

Show professionalism in your speech and appearance.

Use an online video platform such as Loom, YouTube, or Vimeo to upload your completed video. Be sure that others can access and view your linked video prior to submitting.

Copy and paste your video link onto your completed Dispositions Self-Assessment Survey.

Part 3: Path to Certification

Write a 250 word statement regarding the steps and requirements for early childhood and special education teacher certification in your state. Include this statement on the page below your video link on your completed Dispositions Self-Assessment Survey.

What are the key features of direct and explicit instruction?

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Short answers, I uploaded chapters, but you can use any other accurate source as reference

1.What are the key features of direct and explicit instruction? Why are these features so vital for the instruction of students with learning or reading disabilities?

2. Compare and contrast explicit and implicit code instruction. Describe what type of learner might profit from each..

3. Describe how you would adapt the directed reading activity, the directed reading– thinking activity, and literature-based reading and whole language to support students with reading problems.

4. Identify the four comprehension and comprehension-monitoring strategies that are taught in reciprocal teaching and collaborative strategic reading and explain why they are used.

5. What are several critical aspects to establishing a writing program for students with learning and behavior problems?

6. What key findings should you consider when increasing the spelling performance of students with learning disabilities?

9. What are three important teaching perspectives that should be considered in designing a math intervention program for students with learning and behavior disorders?

10. What mathematical skills need to be taught so that students will have adequate knowledge of numeration and place value?

Presentation; Behavior Management Philosophy

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Presentation: Behavior Management Philosophy

For this assignment you will articulate your behavior management philosophy by creating a presentation on your beliefs and practices for addressing whole class and individual behavior management in your current or preferred classroom environment. The presentation should be designed for an audience of a recently assigned co-teacher or paraprofessional who will be collaborating with you in your classroom (current classroom or preferred). The presentation should include:

1. Class Description (current or preferred)

a. Grade level

b. Number of students

c. Exceptionalities represented, including a discussion demonstrating understanding of how exceptionalities may interact with development and learning.

d. Other diversity represented, including a discussion demonstrating understanding of how language, culture, and family background influence the learning of individuals within the classroom.

2. Philosophy of Behavior Management:

a. Clearly articulate your philosophy on whole-class and individual behavior management and discuss the research and theory informing your beliefs.

i. How you will create a safe, inclusive, and culturally responsive environment that fosters positive social interactions and individual well-being?

ii. What are your beliefs about the relationship between motivation, behavior, and academics?

iii. How will you explain/define the concept of “fairness” in your classroom?

iv. How will you set up your classroom and how does your philosophy inform the physical layout of the classroom?

3. Core Components

a. Classroom rules

b. Classroom procedures

c. System of rewards and consequences (tiered)

d. Record keeping system

4.  Collaboration

a. Explain how you will communicate and collaborate with other educators (e.g., co-teachers, paraprofessionals, other teachers (e.g., art, music, etc.) and related service provides to ensure consistency and implementation fidelity across settings.

5. Communication

a. Explain the system for ongoing communication between school and home about individual student behavior.

b. Include an example of your initial letter home to parents briefly explaining:

i. Your behavior management philosophy

ii. How whole class and individual behavior will be addressed in the classroom

iii. How information about student behavior will be communicated throughout the year

6. Laws

a. Summarize the laws and policies that impact decisions about students with disabilities including IDEA, FAPE, MDR, and LRE.

The presentation must follow current APA formatting standards and include a minimum of 20 slides and at least 5 references/in-text citations

Submit this assignment by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Sunday of Module/Week 7.