Algebra InstructionCourseworkEducational TechnologyInclusive EducationITL526 Single Subject Integrated Design INational University
Reflecting on What it Means to Support All Learners
What does supporting all learners look like in your lesson? When we, as teachers, begin the lesson planning process, we sometimes do this in partnership with our course-alike partners and, in some cases, in collaboration with Special Ed teachers we might co-teach with or interdisciplinary teachers we share students with. Whether it is collaborative in nature or done independently, the focus is the same: implementing the appropriate supports so all learners can achieve at high levels. Beyond the initial planning component comes the implementation and monitoring components of the lesson itself, adjusting as necessary and inserting supports as needed. In...
Station Rotation
Up to this point, we have analyzed our content standards and frameworks to determine what mastery looks like and then developed assessments to track learning progression toward that mastery. We have also identified ways to get to know our learners so we can design appropriate instructional strategies and supports to ensure they all achieve mastery and meet our learning objectives. In this week’s discussion, we identified and shared valuable instructional resources, tools, supports, and strategies, especially those that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion of all students with our peers. Now, we will begin implementing some of the strategies we feel...
Classroom ObservationCourseworkEducational TechnologyITL526 Single Subject Integrated Design IMathematics InstructionNational University
Fieldwork Observation
Observation of an educator is a powerful way to learn, reflect, and see theoretical concepts come to life. You can also notice how, when something is missing, that impacts student learning and the classroom learning environment. On a given day, a veteran teacher may identify students’ prior knowledge through informal or formal pre-assessments, teach concepts, demonstrate skills, provide timely-actionable feedback, and provide one-on-one support for students needing targeted attention based on their pre-identified or real-time identified needs. Instructions CA Content Standard(s) What is the subject of the class you are observing? What standard(s) are they teaching (if you can identify)?...
CourseworkEducational TechnologyInclusive EducationITL526 Single Subject Integrated Design INational UniversitySocial and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Curating and Sharing Resources
As you read TPE 3.4, 3.5, and 3.6, consider the common theme of needing to match the right resource, tool, or strategy to the needs of our diverse learners. TPE 3.4: Individually and through consultation and collaboration with other educators and members of the larger school community, plan for effective subject matter instruction and use multiple means of representing, expressing, and engaging students to demonstrate their knowledge. TPE 3.5: Adapt subject matter curriculum, organization, and planning to support the acquisition and use of academic language within learning activities to promote the subject matter knowledge of all students, including the full...
Algebra I ConceptsAssessment StrategiesCourseworkInstructional DesignITL526 Single Subject Integrated Design INational University
Tracking Student Learning
From our Week One Assignment, we focused on assessing a specific educational standard for students in grades 7, 8, or high school. Our goal was to create various assessments to gauge student mastery of this standard. Here’s a breakdown of what we needed to do: Create Assessments: Develop three types of assessments to measure student achievement of this learning outcome (mastery of the chosen standard): Include a Digital Tool: We needed to ensure that at least one of our assessments used a digital tool. This is important because it aligns with the expectations in the CalTPA (California Teacher Performance Assessment). Focus on...
CourseworkEducation and Teaching StrategiesITL526 Single Subject Integrated Design ILesson Planning and AssessmentNational UniversityStudent-Centered Learning
Knowing Your Learners
Knowing your students and their needs is crucial in developing your lesson plans. Knowing students’ prior knowledge and their specific learning needs: For the CalTPA, you will be expected to create a class profile that outlines the assets, funds of knowledge, special programs, students needing specific accommodations or modifications, and other important information and describe how that informs your lesson planning and teaching. This discussion will help you identify methods you could use to collect data for that class profile while also collecting the content knowledge needed to inform your lesson planning. You will be encouraged to incorporate these...
ALgebra ICourseworkEducational AssessmentITL526 Single Subject Integrated Design IMathematics EducationNational University
Assessing for Mastery of a Standard
In our discussion this week, we deeply analyzed our content standards and frameworks. From this process, we have identified some priority standards for our content area and gained an appreciation for the depth a standard can have. For a given standard, a great deal of content and skills are sometimes expected of students. When teaching a lesson based on that standard, it can be easy to overlook certain standard elements or inadvertently bias towards a part of a standard while neglecting another. Thus, successfully unpacking a standard into concepts and skills is only just the beginning. The next step is...
CourseworkCurriculum DevelopmentDiversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in EducationITL526 Single Subject Integrated Design IMathematics EducationNational University
Getting to Know Your Standards
“To create a curriculum that supports diverse learners, it’s essential to start by thoroughly understanding the standards and frameworks. This process allows us to (1) define what students need to learn and achieve and (2) establish clear learning objectives that outline mastery. These frameworks also offer guidance for implementing diversity, equity, and inclusion. With a large number of standards, prioritizing, sequencing, and planning the curriculum can be challenging. However, a comprehensive examination of the standards will help you effectively plan your lessons.” Instructions Read Chapter 1 of A Teacher’s Guide to Standards Based Learning. Then, thoroughly read your content standards and...
Assessment and FeedbackCourse DescriptionsEducational DesignITL526 Single Subject Integrated Design INational UniversityTeacher Professional Development
ITL526 Single Subject Integrated Design I
Snapshot Overview of ITL26: Integrated Design I What do we want students to know and be able to do? How will we know if they are successful in achieving mastery? How can we ensure all students have equitable access to the curriculum and are receiving the appropriate supports and instruction to achieve this mastery? Each week scaffolds you to thinking deeply about these questions and create lesson design components that allow you to easily answer these questions for your given lesson. Effective teaching involves developing and creating standards-aligned instruction, activities, and assessments that support the needs of all learners. With...
Algebraic LearningCourseworkCreative EducationInclusive TeachingITL522 Content Area LiteracyNational University
Creative Algebra: Engaging Students with Hands-On Learning Experiences
Assessment and FeedbackCourseworkInstructional StrategiesITL522 Content Area LiteracyLanguage DevelopmentNational University
Learning Map – Stage 4 Apply
Essential Question How will you apply what you learned in the instructional cycle (citing evidence from Stages 1-3 about student learning, extending student understanding of content, and development of academic language) to determine next steps for instruction? Describe what you have learned to inform future instruction for students that is designed to strengthen and extend deep content learning and academic language development for all students. Reflecting on my recent teaching experience, I’ve gained valuable insights that will significantly shape my future instructional strategies. These insights focus on strengthening and extending deep content learning and academic language development for all students,...