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Module 4: Practicing Authentic Assessment & Differentiated Instruction

Module 4: Creating an Environment for Learning-3

Learning Objectives

1. Discuss  the importance of teaching children to appreciate similarities and differences within themselves and others.

2. Identify ways in which teachers can value and teach diversity in the classroom.   

3. Explain some of the unique needs children with disabilities, including some of the characteristics.

4. Describe the techniques for creating a diverse curriculum and classroom.

5. Practice using authentic assessments to plan for the unique differences in students.

6. Identify ways in which teachers can incorporate the National Council for Social Studies (NCSS) standards into the curriculum.

7. Discuss strategies for teaching and promoting pro-social skills.

Creating an Environment for Learning

These are the topics that we will discuss during class.

· Appreciating Differences

· Authentic Assessment & Differentiated Instruction

· Planning an Environment Conducive to Learning

Reading

Please read the following BEFORE class.

· Read Chapter 5

Today's Task

High quality early childhood instruction must be driven by timely and accurate child assessment data.  To learn more about this please:

1. Read the assigned chapter

2. Watch the Authentic Assessment video

3. Complete the Assessment & Differentiated Instruction Chart Assignment

Authentic Assessment

Watch the Wiggins Authentic Assessment video during class, before completing the Assessment & Differentiated Instruction Chart Assignment. This video  will prepare participants to complete the chart assignment, as they will hear about the purposes of Authentic Assessment. It will also clarify what Authentic Assessment is not.

PART I: Watch the  Wiggins Authentic Assessment videoLinks to an external site. before completing the Assessment & Differentiated Instruction Chart Assignment. This video will prepare you to complete the chart assignment, as you will hear about the purposes of Authentic Assessment. It will also clarify what Authentic Assessment is not.

PART II: Complete the Authentic   Assessment & Differentiated Instruction Chart

Actions

 by using the Step-by-Step Guide in Slide 1.   When you are done, upload your work here.  Assignment will be graded "complete/incomplete."