Complete the worksheets of chapters 5-8. Worksheets are attached. 

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Chapter 6

Chapter 6: Contemporary Trends in Education

1. Response to Intervention (RTI) is a program that enables schools to identify the specific types of support that struggling students require and to provide appropriate support when it is needed. What makes the RTI program effective as a teaching and learning tool?

1. Universal Design for Learning (UDL) encourages achievable learning goals for individuals with learning differences. What are the three essential components that should be considered when developing curriculum that uses UDL? Why is it important to consider these components?

1. Why is project-based learning important to student learning? Why is it challenging for teachers to use project-based learning? As a teacher, what types of projects might you incorporate into your classroom and why?

1. The interconnectedness between science, technology, engineering, and math has made the STEM movement highly important to learning and problem-solving. How can teachers make STEM more relevant within the classroom? What is the difference between STEM and STEAM? How are they interrelated?

1. What is the “opportunity gap?” How does it affect learning and outcomes? How can this gap be addressed within the curriculum? How would you address this gap in your own teaching?

1. What is a “charter school?” How do “charter schools” differ from “public schools?” Explain the different arguments for and against charter schools.

1. Why is homeschooling considered one of the fastest growing forms of education in the United States? What are some of the positive aspects of homeschooling? What are some of the negative aspects of homeschooling?

1. What is expected when there is a climate of safety within a school? How can a climate of safety be achieved?

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Construct a 2 – 3 paragraph supported opinion response to the following current issue debate. Consider how this effects the teacher, teacher’s child, the school system, other students in the school, other parents who have children in the teacher’s class.

Should a child of a teacher who is teaching at a school attend the same school/school district as the teacher’s workplace?

Clarifying example 1 – Bob teaches 4th grade at NEW ELEMENTARY, a public school, but chooses to homeschool his children.

Clarifying example 2 – Susan teaches 7th grade at OLD MIDDLE, a public school, but chooses to send her kids to a private school in the same county.

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A Closer Examination of Trends in Education

In order to better understand the various trends in education, it is important to take a closer look at each trend. Chapter 6 highlights several trends in education. The trends are:

· Inclusion

· Mainstreaming

· Gifted and talented

· Differentiated instruction

· Social and emotional learning

· STEM and STEAM

· Charter school

· Homeschooling

· School safety

· Select
ONE of the TRENDS
and find a minimum of three articles that advance your knowledge about the selected group subject.

· At least one of the articles must be research based; one of the articles must provide direction that will support the teacher’s professional development and learning; and the third article must provide clarity about the topic so the topic can be executed within a learning community.

· Create an annotation for each article. An annotation is a short summary of the most important points about the article and how it can be used as well as an APA citation for finding the article again.

Research Based Article:

Professional Development Article:

Clarifying Article:

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Chapter 8

Chapter 8: The Global Classroom

1. A blended model of online and district courses can be found in several states. What is the advantage for a district to offer online courses? What is the challenge for teachers who teach online courses? What is the challenge for students who take online courses?

2. In Friedman’s (2006) work “The World Is Flat,” the author explores the concept of “globalization.” Why is globalization important to learning? What is the connector for learning in the “flat world?” What role does “global competence” play in developing skills for the future?

3. Chapter 8 highlights a statement from Thomas Friedman (2006), “…You can’t light the fire of passion in someone else if it does not burn in you to begin with.” What does this statement mean for a teacher? For the student?

4. How are learning and engagement needs enhanced by using digital learning games? What psychological needs do such games enhance? What games might you incorporate into your classroom one day, and why?

5. According to Chapter 8, the three Cs “connectivity, communication, and collaboration” have replaced the “reading, writing, and arithmetic” of the 20th century. Explain what the three Cs mean for teachers and for students. How would you implement these three Cs in your own classroom?

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Making Space

The National Education Association (NEA) article Understanding Universal Design in the Classroom summarizes how universal design as a classroom experience is important to the development of learning collaboratively. After reading this article, prepare a schematic drawing of your classroom of the future. Place the names of equipment and other necessities within your drawing.

(You can do a computer based drawing or you can upload a picture of your rough sketch. If uploading a picture to Brightspace please indicate that below.

*No grading based upon artistic ability/lack of.)

Sketch:

After sketching your ideal classroom, answer the following questions:

• What role does technology play in my classroom?

• How will I encourage students to take responsibility for their learning?

• How will I include the local community to be a part of my classroom?

• How will I reflect globalization as an important part of my classroom?

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Leveling Up With Technology

International Society for Technology in Education

(ISTE)

is a community of global educators who believe in the power of technology to transform learning. Take a closer look at the standards for students and teachers (see:

ISTE Standards

). Answer the following questions:

· What are ISTE standards used for?

· How many sets of standards does ISTE promote?

· What are the “essential conditions?”

· How does a teacher gain permission to use the standards?

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Chapter 7

Chapter 7: Classroom Teaching in a Digital World

1. Chapter 7 uses the terms “digital natives” and “digital learners.” What is the difference between these two terms? How can these two terms affect learning and technology in today’s classroom?

1. Technology has created opportunities for an information rich society. Are teens overexposed to technology? Has society become too dependent on technology? Why or why not?

1. What effect has the widespread use of technology had on teaching and learning? Has this phenomenon made teaching easier? Has this phenomenon made learning easier?

1. How can teachers use simulations to enhance learning? Are there situations where simulations should not be used to enhance learning?

1. According to Chapter 7, extending one’s perceptions of the environment belongs to a class of images called augmented reality (AR). Describe an area within the curriculum where AR can be found. How does the use of AR support learning?

1. There are many versions of the flipped classroom. Explain your experience with flipped classrooms. Was this process effective for you as a learner?

1. Chapter 7 lists several different ways to use technology (i.e., smartphones, simulations, AR, modeling, etc.). How do you think the use of these forms of technology enhances learning and student achievement? Can the use of technology lead to information overload?

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Develop a list of as many types of technology that you can recall your teachers used during your Pre-K–12 years. Now, write another list of the types of technology that you feel you will be expected to know how to use in your future classroom. Include how you might use the technology that you have listed.

Compare the two lists. Which list feels more comfortable as a new teacher? Explain why.

Discuss in whether you believe technology has made teaching easier or harder.

Discuss in whether you believe technology has made teaching easier or harder.

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Video 1:

Nora Gordon: Less Is More

Description: In this Vimeo video, Nora Gordon explores how using technology effectively allows for more time with students. The balance between adopting new technology in the classroom and student interaction is a growing concern.

Write a paragraph reaction and opinion to Nora Gordon’s use of technology.

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1. Access the following article:

https://www.emergingedtech.com/2016/01/27-meaningful-ways-use-edtech-make-classroom-more-awesome/

2. Select 1 of the 27 areas listed to investigate further and follow the appropriate link.

3. Answer the following:

1. Which area did you select and why?

2. Summarize the most important information and relevant information about the resource. Imagine you were telling someone about this who had no prior knowledge.

3. What is your overall opinion on the resource? Is is something that you see yourself using in the future?

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Chapter 5

Chapter 5: Who Are Today’s Students?

1. What is the difference between equity and equal opportunity? How do equity and equal opportunity apply to students and achievement?

2. According to Chapter 5, there are several program variations for teaching English-language learners (ELs). English as a Second Language (ESL) programs support students in learning English only without furthering the primary language of origin. Other models known as two-way or dual-language programs teach fluency using English as well as the primary language of origin. What are the advantages and disadvantages of both programs?

3. Diversity is a term that can have many meanings depending on context. What types of diversity are currently a part of the today’s classroom? As a teacher, why is it important to affirm diversity?

4. According to Chapter 5, teachers who utilize “culturally responsive pedagogy” have several important attributes. What is “culturally responsive pedagogy?” What are the attributes that identify a teacher as being culturally responsive?

5. What is “gender-fair education?” Why is it important to the development of students?

6. Explain the theory of “multiple intelligence.” Why is it important to the development of students and teaching? How is “multiple intelligence” different from “learning styles?” What is the significance for using both in the classroom?

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Research Multiple Activity Choice Boards / Activities and Create Your Own for Whatever Grade you prefer to work with. Each area should have 3+ choices for a student to demonstrate mastery of learning.