Non-Verbal Communication.  observe others in a public or private place such as a home, your quarters, etc. Choose one of the following items to observe. What did you learn about these people based on what you now know about non-verbal communication? Do you think your hunches are accurate? Examples of immediacy, arousal, and dominance cues. Examples of how people from “different” cultures use the four […]

  Special educators must be proficient at more than simply teaching, planning, and addressing student concerns. A large portion of the special educator’s career will be spent creating, implementing, and reviewing IEPs in meetings with families and other professionals. Most educators find that the present level of academic and functional performance (PLAAFP) is the most essential part of the IEP because it paints a picture […]

  Teachers are expected to “manage the learning environment to actively and equitably engage students by organizing, allocating and coordinating the resources of time, space and learner’s attention” (InTASC 3(d). For this assignment, your principal has asked you to develop a presentation about student motivation and engagement strategies. This presentation will be used in a professional development workshop for first-year teachers. Using the “Class Profile,” […]

“Reformation and Transformation”  Please respond to the following: Analyze the reasons for curricular reform in the past. Determine your position on curriculum reform in respect to the Common Core Standards for your grade level. Provide support for your position. Analyze two ways that the democratic imperative can influence a school. Determine whether or not this will improve a school’s ability to become a more effective learning […]

  Complete a 750-1,000-word action plan and supporting rationale based on the following scenario: Mark is a Hispanic 8th grade student who has been identified as having an emotional/behavioral disorder, specifically Mood Disorder (Not otherwise  specified). Currently, he participates in a general education inclusion classroom. During his annual IEP meeting, the team reviewed recent test scores and determined he qualifiesfor the gifted program in the area […]

  In this assignment you will examine one of the key genres of the Romantic era through a comparison of compositions and composers. Further analysis of the context in which a work of music is created is explored. Select one of the following pairs: Robert Schumann’s “Carnaval” and Hector Berlioz’s “Symphonie fantastique” Peter Tchaikovsky’s “Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture” and Bedrich Smetana’s “The Moldau” Compare […]

  Overview For this Assessment, you will assume the role of a teacher in an early childhood learning center located in Hansvale County, Minnesota. Hansvale County is fictional. In preparation for the new school year, the director of Building Blocks Learning Center has enlisted your help. She has asked you to compose a series of articles for the faculty newsletter that will address important issues […]

  Creating a Literacy-Rich Classroom Environment For this week’s assignment, you will design a literacy-rich classroom environment. If money were no object, and you could do anything you want, how would you foster a literacy-rich classroom? Guiding questions for this assignment include the following: What would you include in your classroom? How would you arrange or organize your classroom? What can you do to share […]

  Special education landmark court decisions have paved the way for 21st century learning. In addition, the theoretical framework for positive behavior management and instructional delivery is the bedrock for designing appropriate learning experiences for students with exceptionalities. As a classroom teacher prepared with this foundational knowledge, your teaching style; student and parent relationships; professional peer relationships; and professional judgment is influenced by your system […]

  Please use these three assigned readings and really follow the rubric（uploaded） (Times New Roman, 12 inch font, 1 inch margins, APA citation format) These are not intended to be summaries of the readings, but instead provide an opportunity for you to engage and apply theories, concepts, and research findings to think more critically about student diversity, schooling, and academic achievement. You will be graded […]