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....
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
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...
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...
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
Classroom Management and Instructional StrategiesCourseworkEducational Standards and AssessmentITL604 Learners and Learning INational UniversityTeacher Training and Development
Unpacking the TPEs & Reflecting on Them
As teacher candidates, we are acquiring knowledge and skills to understand and begin to apply the Teacher Performance Expectations. We utilize the TPEs because they also align with how districts will assess us and our readiness when we apply for a teaching position. After we receive our first teaching assignment, we will be required to clear our credentials. Guess what? The TPEs come into play again! Induction programs (for clearing our credentials) will evaluate our strengths and growth areas as new teachers. In this course and future courses, the TPE assignments will get us prepared and thus help us begin...
CourseworkCultural Competency and InclusivityITL604 Learners and Learning INational UniversityPersonal and Professional DevelopmentTeaching Strategies and Classroom Management
Personal Identity Analysis
Who Am I? – Consider the very many elements that comprise your own identity, and think about where they originated and what their implications are. How does your identity impact the way you approach the world and the way the world approaches you? How has this impacted you as a learner? As a teacher? (The intention of this assignment is to develop a shared language and understanding among participants in this course that will support each of us in discussing identity, culture, bias, stereotypes, and assets in meeting the individual needs of students in your classrooms.) Resources During this assignment,...
CourseworkInclusive Education and DiversityITL604 Learners and Learning INational UniversityStudent Engagement and ParticipationTeaching Methods and Strategies
Revised Math Lesson Using Funds of Knowledge
For our Week 1 Discussion, we were to respond via a video reflection of how we, as teachers, can engage learners’ funds of knowledge by acknowledging their prior learning (considering their culture, lived experiences, identity, and interests). Our video reflection was to address a specific common core standard and how we would build upon the students’ interests to seek engagement. We were allowed to use the contextual information below to provide an example or we could share a personal experience. We were to make sure our video reflection was at least 2 minutes with specific examples (instructional strategy and activities)...
Course DescriptionsEducational Psychology and DevelopmentInclusive Education and Special NeedsITL604 Learners and Learning INational UniversityTeacher Training and Professional Development
ITL604 Learners and Learning I
This course examines psychological, sociocultural, linguistic, and other factors influencing development, learning, and the full range of learners, including English Learners, standard-English learners, students with disabilities, and students with other needs, and considers a variety of data to identify appropriate strategies and community-based resources to support all learners and their families. Summary of Outcomes, Themes, Assignments, and Grading Criteria Week 1 Theme: Social, Cultural, and Physical Factors in the Development of Children Course Learning Objectives: Weekly Learning Objectives: Assignments Week 2 Theme: Social, Cultural, and Physical Factors in the Development of Children Course Learning Objectives: Weekly Learning Objectives: Assignments Week...
CourseworkEducational Planning and StrategyITL600 Becoming a TeacherNational UniversityProfessional Development in EducationTeaching Credentials and Certification
Roadmap For Success
Throughout this course, we have identified the critical components of the ITL program, developed an awareness of critical aspects of the teaching profession, and engaged in reflective practice. Utilizing this new or reinforced knowledge, we were to create goals and timelines that map out our trajectory from the first course in our program to being recommended for a preliminary teaching credential. Setting up a solid plan or roadmap keeps us on track and successful. Goals are set, and our path is clear. In this assignment, we were to develop a roadmap for our success through the ITL program. The roadmap...
CourseworkEducator Professional DevelopmentITL600 Becoming a TeacherNational UniversitySocial and Emotional Learning (SEL)Teaching Strategies and Classroom Management
Understanding Social-Emotional Learning
Social-emotional learning (SEL) is the process of developing students’ social-emotional competencies—that is, the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviors that individuals need to make successful choices (Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning [CASEL], 2003). We were presented with an overview of the expansive field of social and emotional learning. Through the lens of Social Emotional Learning, we examined and were presented with many strategies for developing relationships, exercising compassion and empathy, applying critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and engaging in effective communication. And through understanding human diversity, we saw how culture impacts our learning environment. No matter how you label...
CourseworkEducation and Community InvolvementITL600 Becoming a TeacherNational UniversityParenting and CaregivingSocial and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Social and Emotional Learning for Parents – CASEL
This video (SEL for Parents – CASEL) describes exactly what is meant by “social and emotional learning.” After viewing the video, we were to complete our discussion post about the video and the impact of social and emotional learning. To do this, we were to post a video ourselves responding to the questions below. Prompt Questions you must include: (make specific references to the video) Conclude with the connections you made between this video and your own experiences. Explain what your next steps will be to begin to purposefully integrate SEL into your personal and professional lives. What aspects will be...