This week’s topic of discussion for week 6 is B uilding Real-World Connections. You will identify strategies and tools that encourage learners to creatively identify, question, and analyze ideas from diverse perspectives. You will design learning experiences that engage learners in collaborative and self-directed learning in virtual and in-person environments. You will also create real-world…

Reflection is an essential part of the learning process. It encourages us to become more self-aware about our knowledge or lack of it; it helps us remember what we have learned so we can make improvements. When we reflect, it allows us to see our growth and check our progress, which can lead to a…

While completing lab hours, find a learning moment and begin the process of documentation. You may use your phone to take video. If you are having a hard time finding a moment, ask a teacher for help. Revisit your video many times to really see what is happening. Look for examples of children’s thinking and…

In Week 2, we have examined the importance of vision, mission (or purpose) and values in your role as a leader. Kouzes and Posner (2006) wrote that “People always want to know some things about us — the person doing the leading before they’re going to become the people doing the following. They want to…

Qualitative researchers primarily use data collection instruments developed specifically for the research questions and context of a study. Effective instrument development requires a thorough understanding of the study topic. Questions asked during an interview should be informed by the existing literature related to the topic and the study’s theoretical framework. For example, a study exploring…

Part of becoming an effective teacher includes gathering valuable tools that you can use in your professional practice. Some lessons end up being incredibly successful, leading to optimal learning, while others require adjustments as you take note of gaps in student learning. As an aspiring educator, it is important to create a toolkit you can…

For this assignment, you will create a visual presentation of your ideal classroom environment that promotes creativity. This should be in the form of a detailed collage, Google Doc or a PowerPoint, or you could create a Pinterest page to collect images and submit an invitation to the link and include a narrative description. Think…

A communication plan is essential in building an equitable classroom. Educators build pathways to communicate with students, families, peers, and community members that support two-way interactions. Often, challenging situations and communication barriers arise and when an educator has a plan in place, they are prepared to deal with tough discussions and situations. Ultimately, when educators…

In this assignment, you will explore the technology tools available to strengthen literacy, design a pedagogical wheel or chart to guide technology integration into literacy instruction, and compose a 1- to 2-page reflection. Step 1. Research Research best practices for integrating technology into literacy instruction. Consider rigor and Bloom’s taxonomy in your analysis. Then, explore…

1. Using detailed examples, discuss three lessons you have learned from this course about the historical development of education, laws regarding education, philosophies relevant to education (such as idealism, realism, pragmatism, existentialism, Native North American and Eastern ways of knowing), students and their families, diversity in society, and the roles of schools in society. 2.…