DQ 1 Is English your native/first language, an additional language you learned, or a language you simultaneously learned with other languages? Share your experience in acquiring language as a child, whether English and/or other languages. How does your personal experience with L1 acquisition resonate with or relate to L1 acquisition theories? Are any L1 acquisition […]

  Part 1: Interview and Observation Discuss the eight components of SIOP (Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol) with your mentor teacher. Include the following questions in your discussion: What are the English language proficiency levels of the ELL students in your classroom and what other student background information do you take into consideration when preparing lessons? […]

   Two paragraphs with at least 75 words per paragraph explaining the following which should include a reference for each paragraph. 1. How would you describe advocacy? What are some advocacy guidelines you should follow in your future professional practice? Provide multiple pros and cons regarding the responsibility of advocating for students or families. 2. […]

Having a historical perspective of the court cases, laws, and mandates that have shaped English language instruction policy enables teachers to understand the necessity for addressing the learning needs of English language learners (ELLs).  Complete the "English Language Legislative Events Assignment" (100-150 words per section) to explain each of the following and discuss how knowledge […]

  For this assignment, take on the role of the newly hired principal of a K-6 grade school with 1,100 students and 90 staff members. Your school received a "C" rating the previous year. Review the “State Assessment Data Table,” representing the date for the state assessment administered to first through sixth grade students.  You have […]

  write a 250-word reflection on the following:  Discuss the importance of community involvement in schools. Describe at least three specific examples of how community members can be involved in the classroom. Include at least one reference 

In 250-300 words, summarize and reflect upon the implementation of an effective ELA lesson.  Why is it important to add critical thinking for students to the lesson and explain how you will use it in your future professional practice. (THIS IS NEEDED TODAY…NO RESOURCES REQUIRED)

Study abroad can be a life-changing experience that offers many benefits such as experiencing a brand-new country with incredible new outlooks, customs and activities, seeing new terrains, natural wonders, museums and landmarks of your host nation, making global connections and adding real-world context to what you've read in your textbooks. Study-Abroad.jpg

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 Template” to briefly outline three lessons. The unit plan should include […]

  In the serving phase of implementing a Continuous Improvement Plan, educational leaders assess the effectiveness of the changes that have been implemented. Because changes occur frequently in education due to CIPs as well as other school, district, state, or federal initiatives, faculty and staff sometimes become victims of decision fatigue, and are unable to […]