Category: Coursework

      Classroom AssessmentsCourseworkEducational MethodsITL606 Learners and Learning IIMath Teaching StrategiesNational University

      Formative and Summative Assessments

      For this week’s discussion we were to view four videos on formative and summative assessments and develop a 2-5 minute video or half-page written reflection of what we learned from the videos. We were to make sure to state at least two unique formative assessments and two unique summative assessments we would apply in our classrooms or future classrooms, and answer the following questions: Video 1: How Differentiated Instruction and Formative Assessment Work at Forest Lake Elementary Video 2: Summative Assessment: Overview & Examples – Teachings in Education Video 3: Formative and Summative Assessments – Edmentum Video 4: What Are...
      Frank Jamison
      CourseworkDiversity and InclusionITL606 Learners and Learning IINational UniversitySocial and Emotional Learning (SEL)Teacher Development and Strategies

      Diversity and Inclusion (SEL)

      Diversity and Inclusion are the next aspects we will examine in Social Emotional Learning. Learning about who we are culturally as individuals, as a learner, and as a contributor to the classroom, school, and community can build the path to our own empowerment. By implementing supporting Diversity and Inclusion, teachers can create a safe learning environment and improve academics. Explore these four cards to discover valuable practices that impact student-teacher relationships. Differentiation Both intern teachers and student teachers can engage with the “Diversity and Inclusion” Playbook based on their own teaching and learning experiences. Intern teachers, what SEL strategies are...
      Frank Jamison
      CourseworkEducational StrategiesInclusive EducationITL606 Learners and Learning IINational UniversityTeaching Methodologies

      Between-Class vs. Within-Class Grouping

      In preparing for the opening of the new K-8 school, Barlett Canyon Academy, it quickly becomes obvious to the principal, Ms. Patel, that “something different” will be needed with instructional strategies. Bartlett Canyon Academy is drawing its highly diverse student population from several local communities. Individual differences in educational backgrounds, special needs, and home environments are substantial. Ms.Patel decided to approach her faculty. “What is the best way to address our problem of such diverse learners?” begins Ms.Patel. Ms. Díaz, a seasoned sixth-grade teacher, suggests that classes at each grade level be organized into tracks to create high, average, and low groups. Each group then works...
      Frank Jamison
      CourseworkEducational TechnologyITL606 Learners and Learning IILearning TheoriesNational UniversityTeaching Methodologies

      Theory to Practice

      This assignment is designed to make connections between key learning theories and UDL principles in the context of our three Focus Students. Deliverable Create an electronic presentation (Prezi, PPT, Weebly, etc.) on Learning Theories. You must include for each given theory the connections to UDL and also to your current teaching schema of your whole class and your 3 Focus Students (ITL 604). How are you currently using theories in your teaching practices, and which learners are you targeting this learning theory for (who does it provide additional access to?). You must provide a reference page and have citations throughout...
      Frank Jamison
      CourseworkInclusive EducationITL604 Learners and Learning INational UniversityStudent DiversityTeaching Strategies

      Strategies and Support Identification of Three Focus Students

      This assignment aims to prepare us to consider the diversity of assets of all our students when planning lessons. We’ll do this by selecting three students to focus on (described below), almost as “case studies.” By taking the assets and needs of these three focus students into consideration, we will accomplish one of two things: By the end of the assignment and throughout this course, we will have identified and analyzed data, assets, and gaps on three Focus Students, which will have allowed us to determine appropriate supports and strategies, providing differentiated ACCESS to our instruction and learning. Deliverables We...
      Frank Jamison
      Addressing Learning BarriersCourseworkDifferentiation in TeachingInclusive Education StrategiesITL604 Learners and Learning INational University

      Differentiated Instruction

      For our Week 4 Discussion, we were to watch the following video on various ways to use instructional strategies for inclusive practices and choose one of two options for completing the assignment. For my discussion, I chose to complete Option 1, which was to respond by developing a video (2-5 minutes) or written reflection (half-page) of what I learned from the video and 1-2 instructional strategies that I would use in my classroom. I was advised to consider the following instructional strategies: explicit direct instruction, learning styles, choice, cooperative learning, small group, direct interactive instruction, or other instructional strategies that would...
      Frank Jamison
      Adolescent DevelopmentCourseworkEnglish Language LearningITL604 Learners and Learning INational UniversitySpecial Education Strategies

      Asset Identification of Three Focus Students

      This assignment aims to prepare us to consider the diverse needs of all our students when planning lessons. We’ll do this by selecting three students to focus on (described below either in your own classroom or from the case studies towards the end of this document – only select 3), almost as “case studies.” By taking the needs of these three focus students into consideration, we will accomplish one of two things: Deliverables Three completed tables (one for each focus student). These are real-life students who are trusting that you will provide them with what they need to be successful....
      Frank Jamison
      CourseworkFamily Engagement in EducationITL604 Learners and Learning INational UniversityOvercoming Communication BarriersParent-Teacher Communication

      Parent-Teacher Communication

      For this week’s discussion, we were to respond by developing a video (2-5 minutes) or written reflection (half-page) of what we learned from the videos and how we would communicate with parents.  We were advised to state at least 3 unique ways we would communicate with parents and families and how we would go about it.  What barriers do we think we may face, and how would we go about overcoming those concerns? Assignment Grade: 5/5
      Frank Jamison
      Classroom Management and EnvironmentCourseworkITL604 Learners and Learning INational UniversitySocial and Emotional Learning (SEL)Teacher Development and Strategies

      Building Healthy Relationships

      We will examine building healthy relationships through the lens of Social Emotional Learning. By implementing the tenets of building relationships, teachers can enhance the learning environment and improve academics. Explore these six cards to discover valuable practices that impact student-teacher relationships. Differentiation Intern and student teachers can engage with the “Building Healthy Relationships?” Playbook based on their own teaching and learning experiences. Intern teachers, what SEL strategies are you currently implementing? Student teachers, where do you want to begin with a strategy to Build Healthy Relationships in your classroom? Considerations “When teaching social-emotional learning, we are looking at the whole...
      Frank Jamison
      CourseworkEducational Data Analysis and AssessmentITL604 Learners and Learning INational UniversitySchool Community Engagement and DevelopmentTeacher Professional Development and Planning

      School Community Asset Identification

      Consider the way your school community is described by data-driven systems. What criteria are measured and how are they discussed? What is not captured in the framing of the collected data? What doesn’t get measured at all? What assets can you identify and leverage for the benefit of your students? (The intention of this assignment is to learn where to find data about your school community, and to identify and examine the assets that may or may not be evident in those data.) Deliverable Our task was to search available data and identify the assets of our school community. We...
      Frank Jamison
      CourseworkEducational Policy and ComplianceITL604 Learners and Learning INational UniversitySpecial Education and InclusionTeacher Professional Development

      IEP vs. 504 Plan

      For our Week 2 Discussion, we were to provide a video or written reflection of what we learned from the IEP Team Process video as well as the video on the differences between an IEP and 504 (see below).  In addition to our summary of the videos, we were to reflect by answering the following questions: Assignment Grade: 5/5
      Frank Jamison