What can you do to challenge the students who are thinking more abstractly who are in the same classroom?

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Teachers continually need to develop strategies to address the different levels of cognitive development of their students. Using Piaget’s framework, think about a concept that you would most enjoy teaching.

To start, talk about how you can teach this concept or lesson to students who are at both the concrete and formal operational stages (according to Piaget).

Answer this in your writing:
What accommodations do you need to make for students who are more “concrete?”

What can you do to challenge the students who are thinking more abstractly who are in the same classroom?

Make sure you read the information from learning guide 3.5 (Differentiation- in files) before writing out your thoughts as differentiation strategies will likely be an approach you will use. Please refer to the readings where appropriate.

NO OUTSIDE SOURCES. ONLY USE SOURCES PROVIDED BELOW AND UPLOADED IN MATERIALS SECTION:

The following are two videos (part one and two) that include Piaget talking about his theory, and shows the kinds of experiments he used to evaluate children’s cognitive development. (There is a part 3 as well if you want to continue to watch the video)

Piaget’s Growth of Logic in the Child

It is hard to go back to the state of understanding of child and adolescent development before Piaget’s influence. In the 19th century, children were seen as small adults. Childhood, as we currently know it, is a relatively modern conception. Freud’s theories, which became known about a quarter-century before Piaget’s, depicted children as being qualitatively different from adults, but with the focus on abnormal sexual development. Piaget was the first to create a systematic, experimentally-supported, psychology of child development, with a focus on the development of logic in children and adolescents. His career spanned from 1926 until 1980, lasting more than 50 years.

What was so critical about his work? He understood, and demonstrated, that children of different ages actually construct their internal perspectives on the physical world in systematically different ways.

Also, MUST use these (2) articles within your writing please..uploaded in files area… (Piaget & Play) and (Early Brain Development)

How would you incorporate multiple perspectives in the discussion of content, including attention to students’ personal, family, and community experiences and cultural norms to promote the student success?

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Diversity affects the culture of the classroom, the teacher’s instructional design, and the lesson planning process. A respect for diversity should be evident in the classroom through curricular materials and discussion, as well as instructional decisions that honor students’ diverse needs.

Use the “Class Profile” to complete the assignment.

Part I: Case Study Analysis

Select two students from the “Class Profile.” Write a 150-250 word case study analysis for each student focused on your specific content area.

Include the following:

  • Brief description of student’s specific learning needs
  • Learning goal for student (“Student will be able to…”), aligned to specific standard (include standard and code)
  • Activity and strategies to support stated learning goal
  • Assessment that would support student attainment of the learning goal, and the feedback it would provide the student

Part II: Rationale

In addition, write a 500-750 word rationale for your pedagogical decisions, answering the following:

  • How would you incorporate multiple perspectives in the discussion of content, including attention to students’ personal, family, and community experiences and cultural norms to promote the student success?
  • How has your planning been informed and affected by what you have learned about learning theory, human development, cultural diversity, and individual differences?
  • What are some of your personal biases related to these students or opportunities for growth that require examination in order for you to become an effective teacher, specifically by promoting ethical practice, building stronger relationships with students and parents, and creating more relevant learning experiences for all students?

Support your ideas with 3-5 scholarly resources.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

Analyze the plan through the lens of the Educational theories presented in the course.

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1) Create a lesson plan, use a lesson plan from your teaching experience, or google a lesson plan for a subject and age/grade level that you are interested in (ex. solar system, 3rd grade science)
2) Analyze the plan through the lens of the Educational theories presented in the course. ( see template for more clarification)
Submit a copy of the lesson plan. Submit your analysis on the Lesson Plan Template.docx provided below.

Write a 1 – 2 page summary of the interview using the interview questions as a guide for the paper.

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Overview
In this assignment, you are to interview (phone, email, face-to-face, etc.) one student service professional and write a 1 – 2 page paper summarizing the interview.
Instructions
Step 1
Interview a student service professional at your institution (or a nearby institution) of higher education. Your interview should consist of, but is not limited to, the prompts listed below.
• What are the primary functions of your job?
• What is the mission of the area that you supervise?
• How does this mission fit into the broader goals of the institution?
• What are the greatest challenges that you face in your role?
• What do you like most / least about your job?
Step 2
Write a 1 – 2 page summary of the interview using the interview questions as a guide for the paper.
Paper Specs
• Put your name and word count in the upper left corner of the paper (300 – 450 words).
• Format and cite using APA style.
• Include the questions in the paper, but do not count them toward the final word count.
• Save the assignment to your computer and upload to this assignment for grading.

Write a 4-page paper in current APA format that conveys your understanding of what is meant by a biblical worldview and a Christian philosophy of education.

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While there are other assignments that require candidates to write a personal philosophy of education, that is not necessarily the intent of this particular assignment. The goal of this activity is for candidates to accomplish the following:

Convey an understanding of what is meant by a biblical worldview.
Support and illustrate this understanding by citing the Bible and other literature on the topic of biblical worldview.
Apply principles of a biblical worldview to educational practice.
Articulate key components of a Christian philosophy of education, citing from the Bible and other literature on the topic of Christian philosophy of education.

Instructions

Write a 4-page paper in current APA format that conveys your understanding of what is meant by a biblical worldview and a Christian philosophy of education. Also, discuss the implications of these principles in their application to educational practice. Page length requirement begins with the introductory paragraph and ends with the conclusion; it includes neither the title page nor the reference page. An abstract is not required. In addition to the Bible, cite a minimum of four references that represent the body of literature supporting and explaining biblical worldview and Christian philosophy of education. No more than 10% of the paper is to include direct quotes; therefore, you should do much more summarizing and paraphrasing than quoting. Citations are required both for direct quotes and for summarized ideas drawn from references. The format of the paper is to include the sections below with headings that follow current APA format.

Title Page
Introduction
Present a strong, clear thesis statement. The focus of this paragraph is to introduce the reader to the thesis statement. The remainder of the paper should support and illustrate the main point(s) of the thesis statement.
Biblical Worldview
Based upon your readings of the Bible and literature on the topic of biblical worldview, convey a basic understanding of the elements of a worldview that is based distinctively on a perspective of life drawn from Judeo-Christian scriptures. Do not focus on the field of education in this section. A common error is for writers to neglect the discussion of a biblical worldview by focusing too much on the field of education, which is to be addressed in subsequent sections of the paper.
Christian Philosophy of Education
Based upon your readings of the Bible and literature on the topic of Christian philosophy of education, convey a basic understanding of the elements of an educational philosophy that is based distinctively on a perspective drawn from Judeo-Christian scriptures. Address metaphysical and axiological issues. Metaphysical issues relate to questions of meaning and purpose. Axiological issues relate to questions of values. Minimize the discussion of practical application to the field of education in this section. A common error is for writers to neglect the discussion of a Christian philosophy of education by focusing too much on the implications for educational practice, which will be addressed in the subsequent section.
Implications for Educational Practice
Discuss the implications of a biblical worldview and Christian philosophy for practical application to the overall field of education. Ensure that you discuss these implications for the field in general, but you may also proceed to specify implications for your particular area of interest. For example, if you are preparing to serve as a content area teacher, a special education teacher, an administrator, or a school counselor, you may—after addressing implications for the overall field of education—address implications for your area of service.
Conclusion
An effective conclusion affirms the thesis statement and leaves the reader with a clear idea of how thoughts in the paper fit together to make a specific point.
Reference Page
List here at least 4 references in addition to the Bible. One your references is to be the course textbook.

Submission: Submit the document in the course submission area and in LiveText. It will not be graded until it is submitted in both locations. In the course submission area, the assignment will be checked by SafeAssign for plagiarism. It will be graded in LiveText using the embedded rubric there.

References and Citations: Below are links to sources you might find helpful as you prepare:

Databases of academic sources. Recommended search terms: biblical Christian worldview, Christian philosophy of education.
Bibliography: Books on Biblical Worldview and Christian Philosophy of Education
Course Readings: Relevant readings from present and past courses may be incorporated as appropriate, e.g., textbooks and articles.

Speak about the inequities in the treatment of girls of color in k-12 that could possibly affect their learning and confidence in higher education.

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1. Speak about the inequities in the treatment of girls of color in k-12 that could possibly affect their learning and confidence in higher education.
2. Address ways that these inequities can be fixed with mentors or organizations specialized in what these treatment inequities look like and how they can be combated using the Social Ecological Model (SEM)

Develop a written report to examine two ethical digital literacies to enhance learning.

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This assessment task requires you to develop a written report to examine two ethical digital literacies to enhance learning. You will produce a written report that:
1. Examines two forms of ethical digital literacy
2. Analyses the ways in which educational policies have impacted learning (positively or negatively or both) in relation
to those digital literacies and ethical innovation. (Check the AT1 Workshop module for links to some policy documents to get you started)
1. Digital Literacies Analysis
In the first section of your report you will examine a range of literature relate to digital literacies in general and your chosen ethical digital literacies in particular, demonstrating your understanding of the issue. You will use your research to answer these questions:
• Why are digital literacies seen as important?
• Why are your chosen ethical literacies seen as important?
• In regard to safe, responsible and ethical use, what are some of the different viewpoints on these digital literacies
and what are the arguments based on?
• What is your view / position on the issue(s) and why?
Your cited literature should include scholarly sources but also other sources such as popular media, media releases, corporate websites and reports. Digital literacies are the subject of much popular discussion and debate, and it is important to tap into these debates if we want to understand the way these issues play out in the public and policy realms.
2. The role and impact of educational policy
In the second section of your report will examine a range of policy-related sources and how they have impacted on the ways digital literacy and ethical innovation are implemented in learning environments, including ones experienced by you as a student, teacher, parent or community member. Your policy sources could include Federal and State Governments, government and independent schools, The Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL), professional associations, unions and peak bodies. Some policy aspects to look at include mobile use and access, internet use, ethical use of technology, safety and privacy…there are many others too.

Demonstrate your understanding and critical thinking skills regarding effective time management and study habits.

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Tips for Effective Time Management video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RiI1NkaDXlQ&feature=youtu.be For this activity, you will evaluate an example schedule to determine how well a student is managing her time. Complete the assignment to demonstrate your understanding and critical thinking skills regarding effective time management and study habits.

Examine teacher expectations of students from different socioeconomic classes.

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Examine teacher expectations of students from different socioeconomic classes. Compare tracking and self-fulfilling project with class differences.

Create a visual relaying the growth and change in Education over the past centuries.

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You will create a visual relaying the growth and change in Education over the past centuries. Your graphic will convey changes over time. It may be in the form of a chart, graph (any visual). You are encouraged to be creative. Your textbook will be a vital source for this assignment.