Teachers of social studies and the arts are challenged to develop standards-based curriculum that integrates current local and global issues into instruction. Doing so engages students in applying content knowledge to real-world problems. To develop a standards-based curriculum, educators must first research grade-level specific state academic standards for social studies in order to align […]

   Classroom Management Matrix  Part 1: Classroom Management Strategies    Examples of Misbehavior or   Disruptive Behavior  Research and identify five possible   misbehaviors or disruptive behaviors that could occur in the inclusive   classroom. Potential Causes of Misbehavior   or Disruptive Behavior Research and explain potential causes   for each of the five misbehaviors or disruptive behaviors previously   identified. […]

Part 2: For this section of the template, focus on gathering details about common, specific learning disabilities. These disabilities fall under the IDEA disability categories you researched for the chart above. Review the textbook and the topic study materials and use them to complete the chart. Learning Disability Definition Characteristics Common Assessments for Diagnosis Potential […]

  This assignment has three parts. All parts should be submitted in one document. Part 1: Explain why students with EBD are less successful on academic tasks than their peers. How does student motivation influence both instruction and learning? Part 2: Defend your position on the following statement: When curriculum and instruction are adapted or […]

In your opinion, are Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) critical to students’ long-term success in and out of school. Please explain.  What is a meta-analysis and how is such a research method useful to demonstrate efficacy of an outcome? Which of the of the four meta-analyses of SEL program effects provides the most compelling argument […]

Review the “Beyond F.A.T. City: Look Back, Look Ahead—Conversation about Special Education” video segments. Consider the advice Richard Lavoie offers regarding fairness in the classroom, fairness at home, learned helplessness, and the danger of making assumptions. Discuss the implications of each of these ideas for your future practice and explain whether you agree or disagree […]

  Requirements Content: Craft an e-mail message that summarizes all relevant facts of the scenario, requests a face-to-face meeting to discuss the relevant facts at a specific time, and uses language and tone appropriate for the recipient. Format Format your e-mail appropriately using the standard form, a descriptive subject line, a professional greeting/salutation, and a signature. […]

Thread 1  How does arts integration in the social studies classroom appeal to various learning styles and engagement for all students? Consider music, drama, and visual arts in your answer.  Thread 2  Students frequently enter the classroom wanting to discuss current events that may not be aligned to the standards-based curriculum. How can a teacher […]

Students may argue about fairness and ask why a student with special education needs is treated differently regarding behavioral discipline, accommodations, etc. Review the "Beyond F.A.T. City:  Look Back, Look Ahead-Conversation about Special Education," focusing on the “Fairness in the Classroom’ section. Consider the statement, “Fair is not always equal.” Discuss how you, as a […]

  Review the Strategies of Conflict Management and Figure 8.2 found in our text. Which conflict strategy do you personally believe is the best one? Why? What advice would you give to someone who wanted to try the strategy? Give an example of a time you used a conflict resolution strategy. Was it effective? Why […]