Classroom ManagementCourseworkInclusive EducationITL530 Optimized Learning CommunityNational UniversityTeaching Strategies
Classroom Resources
Teachers often turn to resources to develop flexible learning environments that can support individual learning differences, allowing for an inclusive classroom. And they build up a toolbox of resources from which they draw from for practical ideas and inspiration to implement when planning lessons and/or to share with other teachers. To prepare for our initial post, we conducted independent research for resources that could be used to promote productive student learning that reflect diversity and are culturally responsive. We were advised to consider evidence-based resources such as the National University SEL playbooks or other outside resources to expand our depth of knowledge. We searched...
Classroom ManagementCourse DescriptionsInclusive EducationITL530 Optimized Learning CommunityNational UniversityTeaching Strategies
ITL530 Optimized Learning Community
Course Description Research-based strategies and models managing an equitable and inclusive K-12 learning environments. Social-emotional growth, development, and individual responsibility. Positive interventions and supports, restorative justice, and conflict resolution practices. Prevention of common classroom problems. Effectively work with challenging students. Establishment of safe classroom and school environments to prevent bullying. Course Learning Outcomes
Algebraic Word ProblemsCourseworkITL526 Single Subject Integrated Design INational UniversityStudent Learning and AssessmentTeaching Strategies
Signature Assignment: The Learning Map
Introduction In Weeks One and Two, we developed our ability to unpack a standard and establish criteria for assessing the concepts and skills of our standard. Then, we designed assessments to track learning and instructional strategies to support all students in meeting or exceeding those learning objectives. In Week Three, we focused on the instructional strategies, subject matter organization, and resources needed that are developmentally and academically appropriate for students to learn and progress toward mastery. We will bring the insights we gained from our formative assessments (discussions and assignments), interaction with peers and our instructor, and self-reflection these last...
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...
Assessment and RubricsCourseworkITL522 Content Area LiteracyMathematics EducationNational UniversityTeaching Strategies
Enhancing Writing in Mathematics
CourseworkITL522 Content Area LiteracyLiteracy and ComprehensionMathematics EducationNational UniversityTeaching Strategies
Informational Text in Mathematics
Utilizing challenging pieces of text in our content area classrooms is a great way to support students in both their content area comprehension and their literacy growth. When accessing a piece of text in your class, how can you get students critically thinking, writing, listening, and speaking? How can you scaffold instruction so that each student (regardless of their literacy strengths and areas of need) can access the text and apply what they know? How can you connect a piece of text to the experiences, interests, and funds of knowledge that a student already brings into the classroom? Informational texts...
Course DescriptionsEducationITL520 Academic Language & LiteracyLiteracy InstructionNational UniversityTeaching Strategies
ITL520 Academic Language & Literacy
Using research-based methods aligned with CA-CCSS and the California ELA/ELD framework, candidates will learn to teach content-based language/literacy instruction for English speakers, English learners, Standard English learners, and students with disabilities and other learning needs in order to support /sustain academic achievement for all learners in settings covered by the authorization. Course Learning Outcomes Course Requirements: This is a content-based course that leads to a variety of practical applications. Students are expected to complete all assigned readings and review all the information in the Content section before entering the Discussion Boards and completing the assignments. The Content Presentation sections provide...
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...
Classroom ChallengesCourseworkITL600 Becoming a TeacherNational UniversityPeer Support in EducationTeaching Strategies
Advice to Andrea
For the Week 2 Discussion assignment, we were to record a 3–5 minute response video to the following prompt: “At lunch break, you run into a colleague of yours in the staff room. Andrea and you are both in your first year of teaching and often trade and share ideas and best practices. You also have a trusting relationship where you can come to each other with problems that are occurring in the classroom and ask for support. Andrea mentioned that she just finished grading the results of her weekly quiz. She is feeling a little bit defeated because she has...
Boosting Your STEM Teaching Skills: Essential Tips and Tools
If you’re a teacher, you might be looking for ways to improve your STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) teaching skills. In recent years, The Harvard Gazette notes that the demand and opportunities for STEM careers have increased rapidly, and teaching these PassionateTeachingJourney.com. Why STEM Matters STEM education is essential for the growth and advancement of our society; it is the foundation for innovation and progress. As a teacher, you can play a significant role in cultivating an interest in STEM among students. The world needs individuals who are creative, critical thinkers, and problem solvers. Best STEM Instructional Practices When...