Please use kindergarten. Following your observation, discuss the science lesson with your mentor teacher. In 250-500 words, summarize your observation and discussion with your mentor teacher, and describe how you will apply what you have learned to your future professional practice.   Your discussion should answer the following questions:   How do you engage students […]

Assessment Description The second step in planning a unit plan is to prepare the instructional strategies that can make connections across multiple areas of science content.   Part 1: Instructional Strategies – Science Unit Plan You only have to complete part 2 of the plan   For this assignment, you will research instructional strategies and […]

Introduction Facione & Gittens (2016) state, "Strong critical thinking about complex and difficult social policies demands that we respect those with whom we disagree" (p. 344). The authors of your text ask us to take seriously the points of view of those with whom we disagree. Should I respect the point of view of a […]

Currently, I am to start my student teaching January 9th of next year. In order to have me prepared the past six weeks I have been invited to attend PLC with the Preschool teachers and the lead (mentor). One thing I have learned so far is having a classroom management is crucial and having a […]

A professional learning community is essentially when teachers (or other fields) collaborate with each other during meetings to share ideas or tips with each other in an effort to improve teacher skills. Which is very similar to mentoring programs for new teachers, where veteran teachers specifically mentor new teachers on their tips, tricks, advice, and […]

This task is to be the culmination of your efforts throughout the course. Please be sure to be reflective, honest, and thoughtful as you present your case. 1. How has your understanding of assessment shifted as a result of this course? Be specific. Include reference to specific assessments and how they may be used. 2. […]

  The discussion requirements. This includes your initial post (which should meet the word count requirements stated below) Due Tuesday Every day we engage in arguments. This is another instance where defining our words is important. When we talk about critical thinking, the "arguments" we refer to are not the conflicts or squabbles we have […]

For the initial post, address the following, using the provided headings to format your post: Verbal What were some of the questions asked during an interview you have been a part of? Share which ones were helpful and which ones were not. What source have you found helpful in giving advice regarding the interview process? […]

  PLEASE USE THE SAME FORMAT, ANSWER NEEDS TO BE IN THE SAME FORMAT  Review the definition of critical thinking, the barriers to critical thinking, and the 3 stages of cognitive development in college students in Ch. 1 of THiNK: Critical Thinking and Logic Skills for Everyday Life before you respond. Write a 75- to 125-word […]

  The discussion requirements   This includes your initial post (which should meet the word count requirements stated below)  Due Tuesday In the first 2 weeks of this course, you learned about factors that can influence the effectiveness of critical thinking. This week, you learn about the effects of social errors, biases, and fallacies. These elements […]