What strikes you about this? What was your first thought when you read this? And then? And then? What does this passage/idea make you think of or remember?

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 The Dreamkeepers

Double-Entry Journal #3

Read and follow the directions below to complete the double-entry journal assignment.

DIRECTIONS:

The left side of your table must contain at least six quotations from the reading (total, not per chapter) with page numbers noted.  Should you wish to refer to a particularly large selection, you may paraphrase it.

The right side of your table considers some of the following questions. You can use the same guiding questions multiple times but try to switch it up some.

Guiding Questions (You do not have to do all):

  • What strikes you about this?
  • What was your first thought when you read this? And then? And then?
  • What does this passage/idea make you think of or remember?
  • How have you seen these concepts or experiences in yourself, personal history or classrooms, etc.?
  • What else have you read/heard/experienced that connect with this author’s ideas?
  • Does something confuse you or lead to further questions?
  • How do you feel about this?

Using the template below, type out your responses (or print and hand write).  This assignment is meant to help you analyze the text and prepare you so that you are able to talk about your selected passages in class; keep track of which passages you wrote about.

 

 

Name:

Date:

 

 

The Dreamkeepers

Ch. 5-7

 
Page Quotations Commentary/Analysis
 

 

 

 

    
 

 

 

 

    
   

 

How has our conversation this week impacted your perspective on classroom management? What actions might you take? What questions do you still have?

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Discussion Board #4

For this discussion board, consider: How has our conversation this week impacted your perspective on classroom management? What actions might you take (or avoid)? What questions do you still have?

What are the attributes of all students with low-incidence disabilities? What are the attributes of students with autism? What are the attributes of students with health impairments or special health-care needs?

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Journal Entry #3: Low-Incidence Disabilities

a) Read chapter 6 p.287-348

b) Respond to these questions:

(1) What are the attributes of all students with low-incidence disabilities?

(2) What are the attributes of students with autism?

(3) What are the attributes of students with health impairments or special health-care needs?

(4) Reflection: Based on your new knowledge of students with autism and health impairments list five ideas that you have found important and a description of why those ideas are significant to you and your teaching practice.

Select a pre-k guideline and that is relevant to the activity. Explain the relevance of the connection to the pre-k guideline and the activity.

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Loose Parts Assignment

Read the article, The Power of Loose Parts in the Loose Parts folder in blackboard.   The idea of loose parts was developed by Simon Nicholson, an architect.  The Loose Parts philosophy is constructing more open ended opportunities for creative engagement than static materials and environments. Natural or synthetic loose parts can be in different shapes, sizes, and colors.  The play possibilities of loose parts are endless, while encouraging creativity.

The Loose Parts assignment requires developing 2 loose parts activities.  You will need to research activities for loose parts ideas or make your own loose part activity. At the end of the second activity, include your response to the question, “what did you learn from this assignment?”  A photo of the activity is also required at the end of the assignment.   For the photo, you can include the real picture (you created the activity) or from a loose parts activity in a blog or a website. The last page is the references in APA 7th edition of any websites or blogs.

The Loose Parts assignment is to include:

Name of Activity:

Materials:

Age level:

Activity:    1-2 paragraphs how the children should use the activity.

Pre-k Guideline (domain & skill):  Select a pre-k guideline and that is relevant to the activity. Explain the relevance of the connection to the pre-k guideline and the activity.  (See the prek guideline example in blackboard).

Include a photo of the loose parts after each activity.

At the end of the second activity, include:

-What did you learn from this assignment?  2 paragraphs

 

References

Use APA 7th edition for any websites, blogs or a site where you got your picture.  The Texas Pre-k guidelines reference is below.  

Texas Education Agency. (2015).  Texas Pre-K Guidelines.  Texas Education Agency.

 

Describe the behavioral interventions that the student received. Discuss the research that supports these SPECIFIC interventions using at least two academic resources from the field of EDUCATION.

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Assignment 4: Midterm Project-

Challenging Behavior Case Study (20% of your grade; Due Module 6)

You will learn how to define behavior (part 1) and then apply that knowledge to analyze a case study of a student with challenging behavior (part 2). You will submit the completed Case Study Defining Behavior as one document to Canvas in Module 6. You will use the IRIS website, PBIS website, and the Touro library as resources for identifying research from the field of EDUCATION to support your ideas in completing this project.

TOURO LIBRARY: Peer-reviewed EDUCATION research journals are to be used to support your ideas. For this assignment, citing your textbook may be used as an additional resource but it will NOT satisfy the requirement for references stated in the grading rubric.

ttps://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_style_introduction.html

Resources

https://www.pbis.org/

Part 1: Defining Behavior (2%) for Raul

(Resources are found above in the pdf entitled: 602 Midterm Part 1)

In order to successfully complete part 1, you must read all of the Star Sheets listed below. They provide definitions and examples of the best practice when defining the target and desired behaviors.

 

Part 2: Case Study (Juanita or Fred) (18%)

(Resources are found BELOW in the pdf entitled: 602 Midterm Part 2)

Choose a student, Juanita or Fred, to focus on for this assignment. Details of each case are found on Canvas. Once you have chosen a focus student, you will write a 6 to 8-page paper in APA format addressing each of the topics described below. The page count does not include the title page or the reference page. You will support your ideas with academic research from the field of EDUCATION about various aspects of the behavior, intervention, outcome, appropriateness, and the maintenance of using the intervention.

 

Behavioral Challenges: Describe the student’s behavior challenges. Define the behaviors using the criteria for defining behavior from the IRIS module that you completed.
Behavioral Interventions: Describe the behavioral interventions that the student received. Discuss the research that supports these SPECIFIC interventions using at least two academic resources from the field of EDUCATION. (Fred’s behavior interventions are in bold type on page 4 and Juanita’s behavior interventions are in bold type on page 3.)
Behavioral Outcomes: Describe the student’s behavioral outcomes after he/she/they received the behavioral intervention. How will you maintain the student’s appropriate behavior(s)? Remember that you are discussing the specific behavior interventions identified on page 4 for Fred and page 3 for Juanita. This is NOT a general discussion of any behavioral intervention but is specific to the behavior interventions identified in the case study.
Provide at least one academic reference from the field of EDUCATION about maintaining this behavior when using the specific interventions identified in the student’s case study.

Conclusion: In what circumstances might you foresee using this intervention (the specific behavior interventions identified in the case study)? What are some downsides of these interventions (the specific behavior interventions identified in the case study)? Are there cultural, ethnic, and/or gender considerations to using this intervention (the specific behavior interventions identified in the case study)? Does this intervention appeal to you? Why or why not? Provide at least one academic reference for research on the downsides of these specific behavior interventions.

Write a 2–3-page professional memo to a new employee with whom you work, explaining how the administrative functions of budgeting, alternative funding, and marketing function together and how they work in your organization.

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EXPLANATORY MEMO

Now that you have learned about the three resources related to money—budgeting, alternative funding, and marketing—you should have a clear understanding of how each influences the others. In this assignment, you will develop a 2–3-page memo addressed to a new employee, in which you concisely, but thoroughly, explain the relationships among the three and how those relationships appear in the work of your organization. You are encouraged to consult with your actual supervisor should you require clarification about how the three are related in your organization.

Instructions

Write a 2–3-page professional memo to a new employee with whom you work, explaining how the administrative functions of budgeting, alternative funding, and marketing function together and how they work in your organization.

  • Explain the content clearly and concisely.
  • Be sure the tone is instructive and written for someone who does not have your level of expertise.
  • Make the language clear and as jargon-free as possible.
  • Define any vocabulary that might be misunderstood.
  • Be supportive in your explanations.

As you learned in EDD8504, graphics are often helpful in making concepts clearer to people who are visual learners.

Additional Requirements

Your assignment should also meet the following requirements:

  • Length: 2–3 double-spaced pages.
  • Font and Font Size: Times New Roman, 12 point.
  • References: As needed to support your explanation.
  • APA format: Use current APA formatting for citations and references.

 

Write a 300-word comparison of the two organizations: What they stand for? who are their target audiences? Why would you want to be a part of each? Which one is most beneficial for educators?

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Professional Organization Review Assignment Instructions

Rationale:  Professional organizations related to your interests can help advance your career, provide you with valuable job-related resources, and enhance your knowledge of emerging trends and research / evidence based best practices in specific fields. As a participant in EDUC 638, you are expected to have a working knowledge and participate in a professional organization that focuses on the use of technology in education and / or leadership in educational technology.

 

Review the websites of Digital Promise and the School Superintendents Association, located under Professional Organization Review Resources, to learn more about each organization. Write a 300-word comparison of the two organizations: What they stand for? who are their target audiences?  Why would you want to be a part of each? Which one is most beneficial for educators?

 

Discuss the differences between evidence-based practices, emerging practices, and unestablished practices. Can an intervention move between categories as more research is conducted?

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Evidence Based Practices

Discussion Assignment Instructions

The thread should be 400–500 words and 3–5 paragraphs in length. Each thread should be supported with at least 2 sources in current APA format. This assignment can be single-spaced for the discussion post thread.

This discussion thread will be single-spaced format.

Discuss the differences between evidence-based practices, emerging practices, and unestablished practices. Can an intervention move between categories as more research is conducted?  Is there an emerging practice listed in the National Autism Center’s National Standards Report that you hope will move to evidence-based practices? Were you surprised by the category of any of the interventions? What is the difference between an unestablished practice and an ineffective or harmful practice?

Use the 2 chapters that I have uploaded for your reference to go with this post. You will also use 2 sources from the chapters provided.

Discuss the assigned topic as it relates to students with autism and describe recommended interventions and strategies.

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Sensory Processing Strategies and Interventions Assignment

You must discuss the assigned topic as it relates to students with autism and describe recommended interventions and strategies. Your sources must include at least two peer-reviewed journal articles.

Each Research Assignment must be:
• At least 5 pages of content (not including the title page and reference list)
• Sources must include two peer-reviewed current (within 5 years) articles from the U.S.
You may locate your own peer-reviewed articles but must be within 5 years and within the U.S. articles.

What are the attributes of all students with low-incidence disabilities? What are the attributes of students with autism? What are the attributes of students with health impairments or special health-care needs?

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Journal Entry #3: Low-Incidence Disabilities

a) Read chapter 6 p.287-348

b) Respond to these questions:

(1) What are the attributes of all students with low-incidence disabilities?

(2) What are the attributes of students with autism?

(3) What are the attributes of students with health impairments or special health-care needs?

(4) Reflection: Based on your new knowledge of students with autism and health impairments list five ideas that you have found important and a description of why those ideas are significant to you and your teaching practice.