Andrew is a 5-year-old boy in a full-day kindergarten program in Mrs. Brown’s classroom. During the first few weeks of school, Mrs. Brown notices that Andrew is struggling to adjust to the kindergarten day. In particular, he has difficulty following directions and making transitions from...
Unit planning is a time-consuming process but necessary to provide an overview of the collective lessons. Taking time to plan the alignment of standards and objectives, materials, technology, and assessments is important to a well-structured classroom. In addition, upon identifying students’ needs in an...
Teachers are responsible for building foundational knowledge to promote students’ abilities to make informed decisions as citizens of a culturally diverse democratic society and interdependent world. Using engaging strategies and integration of the arts can help make real-world connections with the content and help...
The purpose of an inclusive classroom is to provide the least restrictive environment to students with disabilities. General education teachers, along with special education teachers, work together to ensure that all students are receiving proper instruction. Decisions regarding instructional practices must consider the needs...
One purpose of social studies instruction, in a democratic and inclusive society, is to connect our society with a common mindset – one society working together for the betterment of all people. Instruction must allow students to see current themes in society and how...
In this course, you have already learned how social studies connects with other content areas. Being able to plan themed curriculum that allows students opportunities to engage with multiple content areas is something that effective educators do regularly. Use the “COE 3-Day Unit Plan...
Identifying and using technology to enhance the instruction process is something that effective educators do on a regular basis. Appropriate technology tools can help in introducing content, presenting content, and assessing learning. For this assignment, use the unit plan that you created in Topic...
Assessment Description Educators use standards to guide the instruction they provide to students. Social studies and the arts are no different. These broad content areas have organized standards to help educators guide their planning and instruction. Understanding standards’ rationale and design allows an educator the...
critically analyse an Australian state or national curriculum document and pedagogical approach/model to discuss its broader contribution to teaching and learning in one of early childhood, primary or secondary school settings. ...
An effective educator plans, presents, and assesses engaging, standards-based content to students with diverse needs. In order to deliver high quality instruction, a teacher must monitor student progress and provide feedback to guide students towards mastery of a concept. Educators must also incorporate a...