Is it important for parents to know what is happening at school, specifically in their own children’s classrooms? Why or why not?   DQ2 What role does technology have in the school’s communication with parents/guardians? How do you believe this will increase in the coming years?

Discuss how a teacher should attempt to connect with students who do not share a similar background, life experiences, or situations that influence learning. Consider empathy versus sympathy in terms of your response as well as the individual needs of students.   DQ2 What cultural challenges do you see happening in your future schools/classrooms and […]

According to the “Grand Canyon University College of Education Conceptual Framework” resource regarding the Professional Dispositions of Learners, what are the two most important qualities or characteristics that contribute to being an effective teacher? Why do you feel that these characteristics are vital? Finally, do you believe you possess these characteristics?   DQ2 What a […]

Reflect on the experiences of the five teachers you read   about who were nominated for National Teacher of the Year, and write a   first-person narrative of 250-500 words explaining why you want to teach.   Cite three to five teachers from the CCSSO: National Teacher   of the Year in your narrative. Consider […]

Movers and Shakers in Education Navigate through the Virtual Timeline media piece to survey the significant people and events that have shaped our educational system in America.   Choose four people and/or events that appear in the timeline to research. Identify the effect that each of these people and/or events had on the evolution of […]

Students in the 21st Century Conduct an observation of one to two hours in a location where students congregate that is not a school (e.g., mall, movie theatres, church, parks)   Write a 500-750-word reflection describing:   1.    Communication styles (verbal and nonverbal)   2.    Social/interpersonal behaviors   3.    Topics of discussion […]

Why Teach? Reflect on the experiences of the five teachers you read   about who were nominated for National Teacher of the Year, and write a   first-person narrative of 250-500 words explaining why you want to teach.   Cite three to five teachers from the CCSSO: National Teacher   of the Year in your […]

According to the “Grand Canyon University College of Education Conceptual Framework” resource regarding the Professional Dispositions of Learners, what are the two most important qualities or characteristics that contribute to being an effective teacher? Why do you feel that these characteristics are vital? Finally, do you believe you possess these characteristics?   DQ2 What a […]

Analyze two of the lesson plans in the topic materials, one SIOP and one EEI, using the questions below. Discuss each question as a group, but one analysis is to be written for the group.   1.    Are the objectives aligned with academic standards? State how the lesson objectives support the academic standards.   […]

Teaching Strategies Complete the “Teaching Strategies” document. The document provides four scenarios regarding second language acquisition for English Language Learners. After reading each scenario, do the following:   1.    Evaluate each scenario. Determine what development stage of second language acquisition is represented and provide the rationale for your choice.   2.    Describe teaching […]