CLINICAL FIELD EXPERIENCE VERIFICATION FORM   Candidates must complete all programmatic requirements, including practicum/field experience hours defined in the coursework. Additional information about practicum/field experience can be found in the Student Success Center.   To earn credit for this assignment, all required course hours must be completed and the form submitted by the assignment due […]

APPLYING WRITING STRATEGIES   There are several research?based strategies that can be used to teach students how to integrate the elements of the writing process (planning, organizing, writing and revising). Some of these strategies, such as, “POW + TREE” and “STOP and DARE,” incorporate mnemonic devices to help students remember the elements.   Review “Case […]

BENCHMARK READING COMPREHENSION PLAN As an educator, you will be designing learning activities that engage your students and facilitate language development. Creating learning experiences aligned to academic standards and the students’ individual learning goals is vital to student success.   Read the scenario below to inform the assignment:   Seven-year-old Alfonso has two months left […]

CLINICAL FIELD EXPERIENCE B: STUDENT NEEDS AND INSTRUCTIONAL PLANNING   This field experience will give you practical experience observing how educators promote student literacy development through phonemic awareness, as well as practical experience in choosing instructional resources appropriate to curriculum goals and content standards.   Allocate at least 5 hours in the field to support […]

In 4-6 pages, describe your action plan for dealing with your Lot in Life.  As part of your solution you should explain how your research on the topic has guided your plan of action. Contact at least two local community agencies (not just Web sites) that can help provide information, training, or support for the […]

Prepare a short (4-6 pages) research paper that identifies several key issues related to the scenario you chose for your Lot in Life. Incorporate at least 8-10 scholarly, credible, and current references to support your ideas, drawing primarily from government and community agencies as well as scholarly journals and books. Include in-text citations and a […]

From the same district, interview a certified administrator at a school regarding district-wide assessment practices.   Allocate a total of 2 hours to complete this part of the Clinical Field Experience.   Your interview questions should probe:   The type and number of district-wide testing and assessment practices that the school implements.   Any modifications […]

Review “Comprehensive Assessment Plan Benchmark Assessment and Rubric” in preparation for completing the Benchmark Assessment. All coursework will inform this assignment.   Comprehensive Assessment Plan   Use the “Class Profile” and select a grade level (1-8) for the class.  Next, select English Language Arts or Mathematics as the content area you will be working with […]

Third-Party Payer Comparisons A third-party payer manages healthcare expenses for the insured (patient) and other covered parties and provides reimbursement for treatment and services covered under a contractual agreement between the insured and the payer. Several examples of third-party payers include HMOs, PPOs, Medicare, and Workers’ Compensation. Select two of the third-party payers to compare […]

Prepare a short (4-6 pages) research paper that identifies several key issues related to the scenario you chose for your Lot in Life. Incorporate at least 8-10 scholarly, credible, and current references to support your ideas, drawing primarily from government and community agencies as well as scholarly journals and books. Include in-text citations and a […]