DQ1 How might exposure to a wide range of subject areas help students focus on the content, process, and product of a lesson?   DQ2 Why does integrating instruction improve student achievement? What barriers might be present in our school systems that could make it difficult for teachers to teach this way?

DQ1 Using the information in Chapter 3 of Lesson Planning: A Research-Based Model for K-12 Classrooms, what should a teacher consider when selecting topics and standards during the lesson planning process?   DQ2 View the video Evidence & Arguments: Lesson Planning. How did the teacher approach planning to integrate and teach a variety of standards?

https://mindsblow.com/product/elm-305-full-course-gcu/   ELM305 Foundational Literacy Skills and Phonics   Week 1 Discussion   DQ1Recommend two support strategies and interventions for struggling readers. Justify your choices, making sure to describe why you plan to use your chosen strategies and interventions in your future professional practice.   DQ2 Some literacy experts have said, “A dyslexic child should […]

Early literacy relies on appropriately preparing young children for reading. As young children are exposed to letters and sounds, they begin to build a foundation for phonemic awareness. This step is critical in preparing for the sequential order of reading instruction. Phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension build off each other to provide appropriate […]

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 date. […]

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 […]

VOCABULARY STRATEGIES   Vocabulary games are one way to promote engagement and motivation for students while they practice their standards?based literacy skills. Vocabulary games require purpose and thoughtful planning to be effective.   Choose a story excerpt from “Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts and Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects” […]

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 in his first grade […]

Building on the lesson plan you have been creating in this course, create or locate three visual aid resources that can be used with the text you selected and activities you developed. They should promote critical thinking and problem solving, as well as increase student engagement and achievement. Be sure to cite your sources if […]

Review the children’s section at a local bookstore. Consider and reflect upon the following questions:   What is included in the collection?   How does the collection support cultural and linguistic diversity, language development, and reading acquisition in young adolescents?  Observe and reflect upon the range of books available, genres.   Does the space within […]