DUE IN 7 HOURS The ability to plan cross-curricular lessons and utilize teaching strategies and assessments that can meet the diverse needs of learners in the inclusive classroom is an important skill for special education teachers. Additionally, knowledge of how to utilize assistive technology to assist language development and communication skills and support he varied needs of students as part of instruction and assessment can […]

  Consider this statement:  When a teacher tries to teach something to the entire class at the same time, chances are, one-third of the kids already know it; one-third will get it; and the remaining third won’t. So two-thirds of the children are wasting their time. —Lillian Katz, EdD Lillian Katz is a well-known leader in the field of early-childhood education. She lectures all over […]

   TNT 700.5P Performance-Based Assessments: Planning Instruction Part III Candidates add components taught in this module to the two lesson plans previously submitted in 700.4P Planning Instruction Part 2 for evaluation. This is the final evaluation of the lesson planning projects. Recall that you will use the same two lesson plans you have previously submitted in 700.4PBP. This performance-based assessment, 700.5PBP, continues with those same […]

1-Read about what Siddattha Gotama (the Buddha) did to his bride Yasodhara and their newborn son Rahula, according on formal written sources. 1a-Concisely but thoroughly Describe Siddattha’s Actions: 1b-According to the ethical standard that you believe is most convincing and consistent, Morally Evaluate Siddattha’s Actions: 2-Read about what Avraham (Abraham) started, but did not finish, doing to his son Yitzhak, according to Genesis 22:1-19 (especially […]

This discussion focuses on the competency “Develop family and community partnerships to advocate for diverse families and their needs” and the transferable skills of communication and diversity, equity, and inclusion. Keep in mind the issues and topics discussed. Consider what you believe about them and what you want to learn more about still as you complete each discussion. You are encouraged to revisit the discussions […]

Title:The National CLAS Standards in Health and Health Care: A Tool for Tribal Communities Link To Video:  https://youtu.be/pwJURw02oig   Miscommunication in health and medical contexts can have tragic consequences. Standards for culturally and linguistically appropriate services (CLAS) address communication barriers by providing services that are respectful of individual cultural health beliefs and practices, preferred languages, health literacy levels, and communication needs. This webinar overviews national CLAS […]

A written reflective essay is an extremely important part of any culminating or capstone project. This is the opportunity for you to write about where you started, what you thought was going to happen, and finally, what actually occurred. There are no “wrong” answers when reflecting on your experience. The essay must be at least 500 words (two pages), typed, double-spaced with 1-inch margins and […]

Explore Ed Tech Tools: Timelines, Virtual Field Trips, Games, and Simulations    You will explore tools and websites to learn more about the use of timelines, games, simulations, and virtual field trips in education. After completing the required readings and exploring the websites and multimedia listed in the Week Two Resources document, try out a tool from each of these categories: Virtual Field Trips, Games, […]

  You  will write a brief essay on the importance of cultural competence in  21st-century schools.  For this essay, summarize, analyze, and evaluate  this week’s readings on the importance of cultural competence and  sensitivity.    Apply what you learned from the readings to the issues  surrounding diverse learners in your local school and community  contexts.  For example, you might consider which ethnic and religious  groups face […]