Discuss some of the destructive leaders’ behaviors that the article mentions, including indirect and/or passive behaviors. What real life examples do you have of leaders in the news that exhibit these behaviors?   Homework Q1.2: What does the article say about followers?   Homework Q1.3: What role would you argue unconscious biases: Blind Spot bias […]

Differential Reinforcement   Review the various types of differential reinforcement explained in Behavior Advisor and how to set up a token economy system:   DRL: Differential Reinforcement of Lower Rates of Behavior   Differential Reinforcement of Other Behaviors   DRI: Differentiated Reinforcement of Incompatible Behaviors   Classoom Token Economy (Antecedent Interventions): Classroom Interventions for Children […]

Language Acquisition Factors   Details:   Each scenario in the “Language Acquisition Factors: Scenarios I and II” that includes at least three factors that affect the students’ language acquisition. Think of the language factors present for each student. Choose one scenario, and answer the following questions in a 500-word essay:   1.    Identify what […]

Use resources from the required readings or the GCU Library to create a 10-15 slide PowerPoint or Prezi presentation to be shown to your colleagues informing them of specific cultural norms and sociocultural influences affecting student learning at your school.   Choose a culture to research. State the country or countries of origin of your […]

Based on key legislation pertaining to English language learners (ELLs) from your state and from your readings, create a brochure, newsletter, or Glogster to be used to inform parents in your community about English immersion policies and programs. Include the following:   1.    Historical developments that led to the policies regarding the role of […]

DQ1 Recently, Sheltered English Instruction, also known as Structured English Immersion (SEI), has replaced bilingual education in a few states. Arizona is one of those states. Looking at the SEI model and bilingual education model, compare and contrast these two methods, citing advantages and disadvantages of each. As a future educator, which model would you […]

DQ1 With any type of new learning, students need practice and application of newly acquired skills to ensure mastery of content concepts.  Can you list and describe two hands-on activities and identify materials, including manipulatives, to enable students to forge connections between abstract concepts and concrete concepts in a less language-dependent way?   DQ2 How […]

DQ1 How do state ELL proficiency tests, such as the AZELLA (AZ) or the WIDA (other states), guide data-informed decision making? How do these test results affect lesson planning?   DQ2 When assessing ELLs, teachers must use a variety of assessments in order to get the most accurate snapshot of academic and language progress. What […]

DQ1 Review the information found in “Key Terms” on the “ESL Database.” Choose two terms from the database to paraphrase. How are these terms used in relation to English language learners or education in general?   DQ2 Review the “Introduction to BICS/CALP” and “Basic Interpersonal Communicative Skills and Cognitive Academic Language Proficiency” in this topic. […]

DQ1 Effective SIOP teachers provide scaffolding for their students to acquire academic success. Select a content subject and a topic you will teach to students who are English language learners.  List and describe the type of scaffolds that you must put in place for your students to achieve their content and language objectives.   DQ2 […]