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Teaching Strategy and Pedagogy Glossary Template
April R. Mcclary
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February 6, 2024
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Glossary Entry 1
Entry 1
Key Term, Teaching Strategy or
Method: _Differentiation
Instruction_______________
Disability:
☒ Autism
☒ Dyslexia
☒ ADHD
☒ Speech / Language
☒ Physical Disability
☒ Visual Impairment
☒ Hearing Impairment
☒ Gifted / Talented
☒ Learning Disability
☒ Intellectual Disability
☒ Emotional
Disturbance
☒ English as Second
Lang
☐ Severe and Multiple
Disability
☐ Other __________
Section 1: Definitions
What does this teaching method
do? Personal/Original definition:
What does this teaching method do?
Definition quoted from a source:
Since each child is different and they have
different levels of learning and have
educational needs and backgrounds. It is a
teaching method to tailor towards each
student’s needs. Through testing and
observations teachers can find out the
areas that students need the most help in
and in what ways they can tailor their
lesson plans to help them.
Definition: “Differentiated learning in this audit
referred to the ways in which teachers in their
day-to-day teaching addressed the needs of all
their individual students, monitored their
progress, identified their specific learning
needs and addressed these needs in their
practice (Masters,$Citation 2010 , p. 14)” (p.$334).
Reference: Mills et al., (2014)
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Section 2: Information
What do I need to know about this skill/method?
Differentiated Instruction means different things to people however it is more than just teaching classes in different ways or creating
different lesson plans and curriculums for each student. It is getting to know your students well and learning what they need and
wants are.
Procedure:
When using differentiated instruction, you must meet each standard to
make sure that each child gets the same level of education and attention
that they deserve. Csillag (2016) described the advantages of having
Differentiated instruction……
-By providing them with multiple options and materials to help them
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learn more.
-Use different teaching methods and strategies on each child.
-Use both reading and digital formats.
-Using teaching methods that caters to all levels of learning from the
lowest IQ to the highest.
That is why it is so important that teachers work with the students to
have a common goal.
Strengths: Weaknesses:
Many educators love teacher differentiation because
it not only keeps the students focused on class but
also, they become more engaged and builds up their
confidence and academics as well.
Differentiation takes up too much time. Sometimes it does
not work for every student who has a learning disability.
The problem is that it is impossible to have a different
plan for each child in the classroom because everyone
learns differently. As an educator it is hard to provide
different styles of teaching to a whole class of students.
Why did I choose this strategy? Where did I encounter this strategy?
I chose this strategy because it is interesting but also it
seems like a good teaching strategy to help students
learn who are struggling and have a learning disability.
I encountered this strategy when I was a teaching assistant at
an elementary school. The English teacher gave students a book
to read during reading time. Each student had a book that was
picked for their reading level. The teacher made sure that
although the students read on different levels they were still
included in the class, and no one felt alone.
Section 3: Visual, Graphic Organizer or Concept Map
Visual representation of the term/teaching method demonstrating understanding.
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Section 4: Analysis and Implementation
In this section, describe how you would utilize this teaching method in your classroom.
Differentiation method not only benefits the students, but it also helps the educators as well. Csillag (2016) believes that Differentiation
in the classroom is beneficial by
-Creating lesson plans in the classroom to peak students focus and interest.
-Provide feedback off different assignments help students improve in areas that they need the most help.
-Creating a safe learning environment is crucial to a student’s success in the classrooms.
-Using technology help students stay engage with the different learning apps like for example Dream box which helps them practice
and improve their knowledge in the classroom.
-When it is time for class discussion encourage the students to collaborate.
-It allows the teacher to choose what is best for their students in the classroom. Differentiation allows teachers to also focus on the
much-needed areas that students need to work on to improve their academics.
-It also allows the students to feel inclusive in the classroom and not feel like they are not a part of the class.
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How can I remember?
Every child is different, and each child learns differently. Educators must choose what teaching strategies or learning
style that is right for their student. Differentiation instruction allows the teacher more freedom to choose the right
teaching strategy for their students. By doing this it will help the students be more successful in the classroom.
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Where can I go for additional information:
What is differentiated Instruction? https://www.understood.org/en/articles/differentiated-
instruction-what-you-need-to-know
Differentiated Instruction https://www.readingrockets.org/topics/
differentiated-instruction
Stanford Center for Teaching and Learning
Differentiated Instruction
https://ctl.stanford.edu/differentiated-instruction
Current APA References
Mills, M., Monk, S., Keddie, A., Renshaw, P., Christie, P., Geelan, D., & Gowlett, C. (2014). Differentiated learning:
From policy to classroom.Oxford Review of Education,40(3), 331-
348.https://doi.org/10.1080/03054985.2014.911725
Csillag, J. (2016).Differentiated reading instruction: Strategies and technology tools to help all students improve.
Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group.https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315630649
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Glossary Entry 2
Entry 2
Key Term, Teaching Strategy or
Method: Cooperative Learning
________________
Disability:
☒ Autism
☒ Dyslexia
☒ ADHD
☒ Speech / Language
☒ Physical Disability
☒ Visual Impairment
☒ Hearing Impairment
☒ Gifted / Talented
☒ Learning Disability
☒ Intellectual Disability
☒ Emotional
Disturbance
☒ English as Second
Lang
☒ Severe and Multiple
Disability
☐ Other __________
Section 1: Definitions
What does this teaching method
do? Personal/Original definition:
What does this teaching method do?
Definition quoted from a source:
It is an instructional strategy and an
educational approach that allows small
groups of students to work together to
help with their social and communication
skills in a classroom setting.
Definition: Cooperative Learning is a teaching
strategy it “involves groups of students working
to complete a common task. It is a rich
educational strategy because it affords elaborate
student interactions. The richness makes
cooperative learning a complex construct to
study. Given it’s complexity, researchers have
attempted to specify its methods and to control
it's implementation.” (p. 339)
Reference: Siegel, C. (2005)
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Section 2: Information
What do I need to know about this skill/method?
Cooperative learning is probably the easiest strategy to implement in the classroom because all it takes is the willingness to work in
groups together for a common goal. Having the students work together also gives them a voice and good communication and social
skills.
Procedure:
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Group the students together and put them in small groups so they can
work together. If they have any questions or problems, they can ask their
peers for help. This strategy will also help the other students who are
falling behind in school.
Strengths: Weaknesses:
This strategy helps students with both social and
communication skills. But also showing them how to
collaborate with each other at the same time.
Some students tend to not do well in groups so they might
not voice their opinion on whether they understand the
material or not.
Why did I choose this strategy? Where did I encounter this strategy?
I chose this strategy because I think it is the best way
for students to not only work together but also show
what area that they need the most help in.
I encountered this strategy when I was a teacher assistant
this is an excellent way for teachers to see if the students
understand the class material that was given to them.
Section 3: Visual, Graphic Organizer or Concept Map
Visual representation of the term/teaching method demonstrating understanding.
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Section 4: Analysis and Implementation
In this section, describe how you would utilize this teaching method in your classroom.
Since I already work with students with learning disabilities. On the days that I assign projects I will put the
students in groups Each group will discuss their ideas with each other and come up with a plan to present to the
class. After they do their presentations then have the students grade each other on how well they did with their
presentations. That is what cooperative learning is about which is student’s working together for a common
goal. “Cooperative learning4involves students working together in small groups to accomplish shared goals. It is
widely recognized as a teaching strategy that promotes socialization and learning among students from
kindergarten through college and across different subject areas (Cohen, 1994). Cooperative learning has been
used successfully to promote reading and writing achievements among middle school students (Stevens, 2003),
understanding in high school science classes (Foley & O'Donnell, 2002), and problem solving in mathematics
(Sahlberg & Berry, 2002), to name just a few”.4(Gillies, (2007).
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How can I remember?
The best way to teach this strategy is to implement it in this classroom daily with my students that learning to cooperate,
collaborate, and work with each other is needed in the classroom and learning new things.
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Where can I go for additional information:
What is cooperative learning? https://www.thoughtco.com/what-is-cooperative-learning-
2081641
Cooperative Learning Strategies https://www.valamis.com/hub/cooperative-
learning
Cooperative Learning https://www.teachhub.com/teaching-strategies/
2020/07/cooperative-learning-and-how-to-use-it-
in-the-classroom/
Current APA References
Siegel, C. (2005). Implementing a research-based model of cooperative learning.The Journal of Educational
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Glossary Entry 3
Entry 3
Key Term, Teaching Strategy or
Method: Inquiry Based
Learning________________
Disability:
☒ Autism
☒ Dyslexia
☒ ADHD
☒ Speech / Language
☐ Physical Disability
☒ Visual Impairment
☐ Hearing Impairment
☒ Gifted / Talented
☒ Learning Disability
☐ Intellectual Disability
☒ Emotional
Disturbance
☒ English as Second
Lang
☐ Severe and Multiple
Disability
☐ Other __________
Section 1: Definitions
What does this teaching method
do? Personal/Original definition:
What does this teaching method do?
Definition quoted from a source:
It is an excellent teaching strategy that
allows students to think critically but also
solve problems at the same time. It also
encourages students to ask questions and
have real world experiences and
connections too.
Definition: “The importance of inquiry-based learning
(IBL), which situates the learning of facts, concepts, and
theories in authentic learning activities that involve
students in disciplinary thinking (Levy, Thomas, Drago,
& Rex, 2013). In particular, IBL engages students in
investigations that place a heavy emphasis on posing
questions, gathering, and analyzing data, and
constructing evidence-based arguments, with the
teacher facilitating the learning process, and providing
help on a just-in-time basis (Hmelo-Silver, Duncan, &
Chinn, 2007)” (p. 423).
Reference: Voet et al., (2019)
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Section 2: Information
What do I need to know about this skill/method?
It is an easy approach, but it is also flexible because it allows the educators to tailor their lesson plans or curriculums to meet their
interests and abilities. The students can also develop their own questions and explore and find the answers that they seek. In which
making it interesting for the students to discover the solutions to the unanswered questions.
Procedure:
Blessinger, (2019) believed that the idea is to start with a question, by
asking the question it will allow the students to think more about the
topic of discussion and encourage them to ask their own questions. It
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allows them to explore by giving them the window to research on their
topic it will make them better to understand and encourage class
discussion. After getting their ideas discuss it with their peers. Then
providing the resources will broaden their critical thinking and
understanding by using online learning platforms. Then summarize and
come together as a class and share what they have learned in the
learning process.
Strengths: Weaknesses:
With inquiry-based learning, students can think more
critically, improve their problem-solving skills, are
more creative, improve on their communication skills,
connects learning to the real world but at the same
time encourages and engages students learning.
Inquiry based learning can become overwhelming to an
already overworked teacher. It is also time consuming,
and it moves at a slow pace and needs a lot of time to
implement. Since the school is on a set curriculum and
lesson plan it is difficult to use to make sure that the
students are getting all the help and all their questions
answered in a timely fashion.
Why did I choose this strategy? Where did I encounter this strategy?
I like this strategy because I believe that it will help
students become better thinkers in the classroom.
Asking questions and trying to find the answer to
them is exciting. This teaching strategy will be
beneficial to all classrooms and educators.
I implemented this strategy when I was a teacher
assistant, and my class was doing a project on different
soil types on plant growth. The students collected their
soil samples and plants and compiled their results and
present it to the class. Whatever their final observations
were or any other questions that needed answered was all
discussed at the end of the project.
Section 3: Visual, Graphic Organizer or Concept Map
Visual representation of the term/teaching method demonstrating understanding.
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Section 4: Analysis and Implementation
In this section, describe how you would utilize this teaching method in your classroom.
To make sure that Inquiry Based Learning is used in my classroom. When presenting class projects, and after discussing the concepts,
I will have the students come up with their own questions that they may have about the assignment. Then have them keep whatever
questions that they might have until the project is done. After the project is finished the students should be able to answer the
questions but also to gather all the information that is needed. By the students exploring and finding the information themselves
they become more excited when they try to find their own answers to their questions. After they finish exploring and finding their
answers and guiding their process. Then have them discuss their answers in a class or group discussion that will keep them engage
not only on the project but the class as well. This will help them not only to remember but also to learn the concepts that were
taught.
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How can I remember?
Inquiry-based learning is easy to learn because it is mostly about asking questions and seeking the answer, but it also
triggers students’ minds and keeps them engaged in finding the answer. It greatly benefits the teacher because it helps
keep the students engaged in learning.
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Where can I go for additional information:
Inquiry-Based Learning https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inquiry-based-
learning
Inquiry Based Learning Steps https://www.edutopia.org/blog/what-heck-
inquiry-based-learning-heather-wolpert-gawron
Inquiry Based Learning https://www.cambridge.org/elt/blog/
2023/01/08/inquiry-based-learning-make-your-
classroom-more-inclusive/
Current APA References
Voet, M., & De Wever, B. (2019). Teachers’ adoption of inquiry-based learning activities: The importance of beliefs
about education, the self, and the context.Journal of Teacher Education,70(5), 423-
440.https://doi.org/10.1177/0022487117751399
Blessinger, P., & Carfora, J. M. (2014).Inquiry-based learning for the arts, humanities, and social sciences: A
conceptual and practical resource for educators(1;First; ed.). Emerald.https://doi.org/10.1108/S2055-364120142
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Glossary Entry 4
Entry 4
Key Term, Teaching Strategy or
Method: Interdisciplinary
Teaching________________
Disability:
☒ Autism
☒ Dyslexia
☒ ADHD
☒ Speech / Language
☒ Physical Disability
☒ Visual Impairment
☒ Hearing Impairment
☒ Gifted / Talented
☒ Learning Disability
☒ Intellectual Disability
☒ Emotional
Disturbance
☒ English as Second
Lang
☒ Severe and Multiple
Disability
☐ Other __________
Section 1: Definitions
What does this teaching method
do? Personal/Original definition:
What does this teaching method do?
Definition quoted from a source:
Interdisciplinary Teaching involves
multiple disciplines working together to
help develop knowledge, problem solving
skills, self-confidence. Putting it all
together and integrating it into one lesson
plan which it makes it more interesting
and engaging to students.
Definition: Actually “Interdisciplinary education
aims to teach students subjects from multiple
perspectives, developing students’ abilities to
synthesize knowledge from different disciplines,
change perspectives, and cope with complexity
[28]” (p. 1180).
Reference: Taylor et al., (2021)
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Section 2: Information
What do I need to know about this skill/method?
Interdisciplinary Teaching involves multiple disciplines working together to help develop knowledge, problem solving skills, self-
confidence. Putting it all together and integrating it into one lesson plan which makes it more interesting and engaging to students.
Interdisciplinary teaching combines learning and various disciplines together to help students solve problems and issues. It is unique
because it allows students to think differently and give them more creativity in the learning process.
Procedure:
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O’Brien (2023) describes Interdisciplinary teaching strategies that can
help you in the classroom.
-Identify a common goal/theme.
-Measuring outcomes through assessments.
-Choose appropriate methods and activities to help with their creativity
and critical thinking.
-Have open dialogue and collaboration with students.
Strengths: Weaknesses:
Interdisciplinary teaching helps students to be better
critical thinker but also enhance their communication
and social skills and understanding across all
disciplines.
The major issue is it takes too many times to implement
and integrate into the curriculum.
Why did I choose this strategy? Where did I encounter this strategy?
I chose this strategy because I thought that it was a
unique approach to learn about the integration of
various disciplines which in my opinion will help
students become better critical thinkers and do better
in science, engineering, arts, technology, and math.
I encountered this strategy when I was trying to make a
lesson plan for my 2nd grade class. Instead of teaching one
subject at a time. I decided to combine all the subjects
together, math, science, reading into one assignment and
the students loved it and are more engaged in the
classroom.
Section 3: Visual, Graphic Organizer or Concept Map
Visual representation of the term/teaching method demonstrating understanding.
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Section 4: Analysis and Implementation
In this section, describe how you would utilize this teaching method in your classroom.
Having an integration plan is necessary for an educator. It is just a lot more easier and stress free if the teacher can incorporate their
lesson plan into one experience or one big plan. That is why interdisciplinary teaching is so useful because it combines various
disciplines into one discipline. Then use the knowledge from a different discipline to help their analysis and a solution. With
interdisciplinary teaching, it allows the student to not only use critical thinking but observing and promoting collaboration. But also,
when the students share their thoughts, ideas, and provide feedback then finally have them evaluate themselves and see how they
scored themselves. Students tend to do better if they feel that their voices are being heard especially when it comes to using a new
teaching strategy like interdisciplinary teaching. As an educator in retrospect, I think that having interdisciplinary teaching as apart of
the lesson plan would be a great benefit to the students because instead of having separate subjects, they now have one subject that
involves all the various subjects. That is not only useful, but it is essential to making sure that students are getting a full
understanding of the material as well.
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How can I remember?
Interdisciplinary is relatively easy to remember because it means the joining of various disciplines. By doing these things
it become clearer and easier to understand. Interdisciplinary is essential to students because it helps to think critically
and gives them more self-confidence in their work.
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Where can I go for additional information:
What is Interdisciplinary? https://www.Merriam-webster.com/dictionary/
interdisciplinary
Interdisciplinary Activities https://www.prodigygame.com/main-en/blog/
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interdisciplinary-teaching-activities-examples/
Interdisciplinary Teaching https://serc.carleton.edu/sp/ibrag/
interdiscplinary/what.html
Current APA References
Taylor, J., Jokela, S., Laine, M., Rajaniemi, J., Jokinen, P., Häikiö, L., & Lönnqvist, A. (2021). Learning and teaching
interdisciplinary skills in sustainable urban Development—The case of tampere university, finland.Sustainability
(Basel, Switzerland),13(3), 1180.https://doi.org/10.3390/su13031180
O’Brien, L. M., Paratore, J. R., Salinas, A., & Blodgett, S. (2023). Using connected teaching and learning to deepen
children’s interdisciplinary learning.Journal of Early Childhood Research : ECR,21(2), 181-
197.https://doi.org/10.1177/1476718X221145503
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Glossary Entry 5
Entry 5
Key Term, Teaching Strategy or
Method: _Conceptual
Understanding_______________
Disability:
☒ Autism
☒ Dyslexia
☒ ADHD
☐ Speech / Language
☐ Physical Disability
☒ Visual Impairment
☒ Hearing Impairment
☐ Gifted / Talented
☒ Learning Disability
☒ Intellectual Disability
☐ Emotional
Disturbance
☒ English as Second
Lang
☐ Severe and Multiple
Disability
☐ Other __________
Section 1: Definitions
What does this teaching method
do? Personal/Original definition:
What does this teaching method do?
Definition quoted from a source:
Conceptual Understanding is a
mathematical strategy that educators use
to help solve problems through steps and
procedures. It also allows students to
understand and see beyond single facts
and approaches.
Definition: “This implies that a learner has
conceptual understanding when he or she is able
to explain, describe and apply the same concept
in different situations. This further refers to a
situation where a learner can see the integration
of concepts-that understanding takes place when
mathematical concepts are not isolated” (p. 1)
Reference: Malatjie & Machaba (2019)
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Section 2: Information
What do I need to know about this skill/method?
Conceptual Understanding is vital to a student to understanding of math. For students to understand math concepts they need to
know the process and steps to know how the math concepts and operations work together.
Procedure:
What is so unique about Conceptual Understanding is that students can
use and know the concepts and principles without having a deep
understanding of what conceptual understanding is. The understanding
can apply to solving problems and concepts. It is designed to help and aid
the understanding of concepts and problems that students may find
difficult. A comprehension of math concepts, operations, and relates
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through procedural fluency (Stern et al., 2017). This is the procedure use
to solve math problems and understand the concepts too.
Strengths: Weaknesses:
Conceptual Understanding has many benefits one of
them is that it strives a person understanding of the
concepts other than just memorization. Conceptual
Understanding is not only flexible, but it leaves room
for improvement if needed.
It is time consuming it takes more time and effort to
obtain the information that is needed then in traditional
strategies and methods.
Why did I choose this strategy? Where did I encounter this strategy?
I choose this strategy because I have always struggled
with math and its concepts in general all my life. It is
interesting to finally see a strategy that will help them
better to solve math problems but also understand
the concepts too.
I never heard of Conceptual Understanding until I taught
math. When doing math problems and solving problems I
try to look at the bigger picture by using Conceptual
Understanding of math to help me solve the problem and
get the answer that is needed.
Section 3: Visual, Graphic Organizer or Concept Map
Visual representation of the term/teaching method demonstrating understanding.
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Section 4: Analysis and Implementation
In this section, describe how you would utilize this teaching method in your classroom.
I personally, think that every educator especially in math wants their students to be able to not only learn the facts and concepts of
the math problems but also understand and perform the computations too. I think that the best way to accomplish this is to have
each student show how they got the answer and how accurate they think their answer is. If they are having problems showing and
understanding how they got the answer than let them discuss how they got the wrong answer by using fractions, and mixed
numbers. Students can work in small groups to discuss their discoveries and help one another find where they make their mistakes.
Conceptual Understanding should be used in every classroom because it not only gives the students more confidence, but it
motivates them to learn more and seek the correct answers. So many students have problems with learning and understanding math
it is nice to know that with the help of Conceptual Understanding students have a chance at understanding the concepts.
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How can I remember?
It is easy to remember because of its root word “concept” which is a general idea conceived in the mind. To understand
something, it is better to envision it or look at the bigger picture for the answers and accuracy.
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Where can I go for additional information:
Conceptual Understanding https://www.gettingsmart.com/2016/08/29/
what-is-conceptual-understanding/
Teaching Conceptual Understanding https://blog.teachmint.com/what-is-conceptual-
learning/
3 Ways to Boost Conceptual Thinking https://www.edutopia.org/article/3-ways-boost-
students-conceptual-thinking
Current APA References
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Malatjie, F., & Machaba, F. (2019). Exploring mathematics learners’ conceptual understanding of coordinates and
transformation geometry through concept mapping.Eurasia Journal of Mathematics, Science and Technology
Education,15(12), em1818.https://doi.org/10.29333/ejmste/110784
Stern, J. H., Ferraro, K. F., & Mohnkern, J. (2017).Tools for teaching conceptual understanding, secondary:
Designing lessons and assessments for deep learning(1st.;1;1st; ed.).
Corwin.https://doi.org/10.4135/9781506355689
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Glossary Entry 6
Entry 6
Key Term, Teaching Strategy or
Method: __Active
Learning______________
Disability:
☒ Autism
☒ Dyslexia
☒ ADHD
☒ Speech / Language
☒ Physical Disability
☒ Visual Impairment
☒ Hearing Impairment
☒ Gifted / Talented
☒ Learning Disability
☒ Intellectual Disability
☒ Emotional
Disturbance
☒ English as Second
Lang
☒ Severe and Multiple
Disability
☐ Other __________
Section 1: Definitions
What does this teaching method
do? Personal/Original definition:
What does this teaching method do?
Definition quoted from a source:
Active Learning encourages students to
learn by engaging in class discussion,
investigating, material, looking back on
ideas, and practice problem-solving
techniques and skills. Students also can
make decisions and express themselves
through their writing and class discussion
as well.
Reference: Taherkhani, R. (2011)
Definition: “active learning has proliferated in
recent years with suggestions of innovative and
effective tools to ensure that students learn in a
way that maximizes critical thinking, discussion
and debate and ultimately promotes
achievement” (p. 2).
Reference: Garnham & Gowers, (2023)
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Section 2: Information
What do I need to know about this skill/method?
Active Learning is unique because it is not only an effective teaching strategy, but it allows students to think and engage their
opinions and thoughts with their teacher and classmates.
Procedure:
The educator can create a lesson plan that involves the student’s
interaction by doing activities within the class, working in groups,
independently but also include classroom discussions. Each student can
write their thoughts and ideas in their journal. When doing this it not only
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engages the student but also helps them make sound decisions and fun
finding resolutions.
Strengths: Weaknesses:
Students will improve with their critical thinking skills
and problem solving by learning through real world
experiences
It takes a lot of time so therefore it is time-consuming, and
it also takes a lot of energy, requires effort and discipline.
Why did I choose this strategy? Where did I encounter this strategy?
I think it is a great teaching strategy to use in my
classroom especially during discussions when they are
engaged in activities with each other.
I used this strategy when I am teaching my classes. It is
great to use during class discussions and a great way to
engage students and share their thoughts and ideas.
Section 3: Visual, Graphic Organizer or Concept Map
Visual representation of the term/teaching method demonstrating understanding.
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Section 4: Analysis and Implementation
In this section, describe how you would utilize this teaching method in your classroom.
Active Learning is unique teaching strategy that most teachers are using in their classrooms to keep their students engage with
material to help with their learning experience instead of through lecture or instruction. Education can introduce active learning
through class discussions by having them share their opinions and thoughts on what they have learned. Encouraging them to think
and solve their problems is the key to active listening. The most effective way to help students build their active listening techniques
is to have them be in more small groups. But also have them to collaborate and discuss the topic as well. Then observe the groups
and see what their thinking and facial expressions means. To make sure that they are listening ask questions or put them on the
board to start class discussions. This will help them become better listeners. When students become better listeners than they tend
to do better academically and in life generally.
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How can I remember?
I will make it mandatory in my classes to do an active learning strategy a week by doing a lot more group work and hold
class discussions so they can engage with their peers.
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Where can I go for additional information:
What is Active Learning? https://www.cambridge.org/us/education/blog/
2019/06/25/what-active-learning-and-what-are-
benefits/
Active Learning https://en.wikpedia.org/wiki/Active-Learning
Active Learning https://teaching.berkely.edu/teaching-grades/
running-your-course/active-learning
Current APA References
Garnham, W., & Gowers, I. R. (Eds.). (2023).Active learning in higher education : theoretical
considerations and perspectives. Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003360032
Taherkhani, R. (2011). Active and passive students' listening strategies.Journal of Language Teaching and
Research,2(3), 705.https://doi.org/10.4304/jltr.2.3.705-708
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Glossary Entry 7
Entry 7
Key Term, Teaching Strategy or
Method: _Summative
Assessment_______________
Disability:
☒ Autism
☒ Dyslexia
☒ ADHD
☒ Speech / Language
☒ Physical Disability
☒ Visual Impairment
☒ Hearing Impairment
☒ Gifted / Talented
☒ Learning Disability
☒ Intellectual Disability
☒ Emotional
Disturbance
☒ English as Second
Lang
☒ Severe and Multiple
Disability
☐ Other __________
Section 1: Definitions
What does this teaching method
do? Personal/Original definition:
What does this teaching method do?
Definition quoted from a source:
Summative Assessments are used to
evaluate a student’s learning performance
or where they are at in their learning right
now. It is also used to evaluate each
student at the end of a lesson to see just
how much they have learned.
Definition: “Summativeassessmentsare used to
evaluate student learning, skill acquisition, and academic
achievement at the conclusion of a defined instructional
period—typically at the end of a project, unit, course,
semester, program, or school year”.
Reference: Summative Assessment Definition.
(2013, August 29). Retrieved February 8, 2024,
from https://www.edglossary.org/summative-
assessment/
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Section 2: Information
What do I need to know about this skill/method?
Summative Assessments are used to evaluate a student’s learning performance but also to see how much they have learned so far.
Procedure:
The educator will present the lesson plan and activities, projects during
that semester. At the end of the course or semester an assessment will
be given to all the students to see where they are academically in the
class.
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Strengths: Weaknesses:
There are few advantages to Summative Assessments
-It tells the educators if the students know and are
learning the material.
-It also tells the educator just how prepared the
students are for the next grade level and where they
need the most help in (Sharman, 2015).
The disadvantages
-It messes up a student’s confidence and self-esteem.
-It causes the students to feel anxiety for fear that they
might do that well on their testing.
Why did I choose this strategy? Where did I encounter this strategy?
I have given a Summative Assessment on many
occasions to my students. I really do think that it is
beneficial for teachers to know whether their students
are understanding the material that they are being
taught.
Right now, we currently giving students STAR testing as
apart of finding out what they have learned up to this
point in reading, math, and science.
Section 3: Visual, Graphic Organizer or Concept Map
Visual representation of the term/teaching method demonstrating understanding.
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Section 4: Analysis and Implementation
In this section, describe how you would utilize this teaching method in your classroom.
Since a lot of these assessments are utilized by the state to test students on how much they have learned it is essential they are
given to show just how much knowledge they have learned or not. I live in SC, and we are currently doing STAR testing for grades 1-
12 to see where each student stands academically in their school, and state and whether they are meeting the state level standards.
They are generally given 3 times out of the year to test their reading, math, and science. Based on how many times it is given out of
the year the students should show progression in their academics and grades. If they show no improvement in their grades or
academics than of course they need more help in the areas that they are failing in. The assessments are used to give a heads up to
the educators on what areas they are doing good in and the ones they are not meeting the standards that are desired. These
assessments are essential to students’ success in academics.
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How can I remember?
Summative Assessment is easy to remember because it is just an accumulation of all the material that has been taught
that year or semester in a form of a test.
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Where can I go for additional information:
Summative Assessment https://wikipedia.org/wiki/summative-
assessment
Summative Assessment https://www.edglossary.org/summative-
assessment/
Formative vs. Summative https://www.cmu.edu/teaching/assessment/
basics/formative-summative.html
Current APA References
Summative Assessment Definition. (2013, August 29). Retrieved February 8, 2024, from
https://www.edglossary.org/summative-assessment/
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Sharman, C., Cross, W., & Vennis, D. (2015).Summative assessment in the early years: A guide to observational
techniques for anyone working with young children. Bloomsbury Education.
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Glossary Entry 8
Entry 8
Key Term, Teaching Strategy or
Method: _Formative
Assessment_______________
Disability:
☒ Autism
☒ Dyslexia
☒ ADHD
☒ Speech / Language
☒ Physical Disability
☒ Visual Impairment
☒ Hearing Impairment
☒ Gifted / Talented
☒ Learning Disability
☒ Intellectual Disability
☒ Emotional
Disturbance
☒ English as Second
Lang
☒ Severe and Multiple
Disability
☐ Other __________
Section 1: Definitions
What does this teaching method
do? Personal/Original definition:
What does this teaching method do?
Definition quoted from a source:
Formative Assessments consists of
quizzes, spelling tests, and having graphic
organizers to monitor how well a student
is understanding the course material. But
it is also to show the gaps in
understanding the material and not
understanding it. It is to help students in
the areas they need the most help in class.
Reference: Heritage M., (2010;2012)
Definition: “Formativeassessmentrefers to a wide
variety of methods that teachers use to conduct in-process
evaluations of student comprehension, learning needs,
and academic progress during a lesson, unit, or course”.
Reference: Formative Assessment Definition.
(2014, April 29). Retrieved February 8, 2024, from
https://www.edglossary.org/formative-
assessment/
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Section 2: Information
What do I need to know about this skill/method?
Formative assessments are actually very helpful because it lets educators, students, and parents know where they stand at with
learning the new material but also in what areas they need the most help in to improve their understanding.
Procedure:
The procedure for any formative assessments is to give the students a
practice tests. After the student completes the practice tests then the
educator will know in what areas they need the most help.
Strengths: Weaknesses:
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The educator gets to see what student is lacking or
need help in the areas that they are doing poorly in so
they can help them improve in their academics.
The formative assessment must be given if not then the
educators will not know how to help the students
academically.
Why did I choose this strategy? Where did I encounter this strategy?
I chose this strategy because it is what educators and
schools use during the school year to determine how
much help the students may need.
I encountered this strategy in my school as an educator or
administer formative assessments to monitor a student’s
growth academically.
Section 3: Visual, Graphic Organizer or Concept Map
Visual representation of the term/teaching method demonstrating understanding.
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Section 4: Analysis and Implementation
In this section, describe how you would utilize this teaching method in your classroom.
I utilize Formative Assessments yearly. It is the only way that educators can keep track of their students on how well they understand
the material that was given to them. It also shows what areas that they need the most help in. In my school district we do actual
practice tests before we give the students formative assessments to see where they need the most help in before they take the
actual tests. STAR testing is the formative assessment that my district uses. It tests students on math, reading, and science.
Formative assessments are beneficial from an educational standpoint that teachers use formative testing because students tend to
do better on assessments when they get the much-needed help that they need. A lot of the time educators don’t know how to help
their students if they don’t know what they may need help with. That is why it is important that educators use assessments because
it will give teachers a heads up to how well their students are doing.
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How can I remember?
Formative assessments are given just to show educators in what areas that students may need the most help in. But it
also helps educators improve in their teaching, strategies, and methods.
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Where can I go for additional information:
Formative Assessments https://www.edglossary.org/formative-
assessment
Formative Assessments https://www.edutopia.org/article/7-smart-fast-
ways-do-formative=assessment
What is a formative assessment? https://www.nwea.org/blog/2023/what-is-
formative-assessment/
Current APA References
Formative Assessment Definition. (2014, April 29). Retrieved February 8, 2024, from
https://www.edglossary.org/formative-assessment/
Heritage, M. (2010;2012;).Formative assessment: Making it happen in the classroom(1st ed.).
Corwin.https://doi.org/10.4135/9781452219493
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Glossary Entry 9
Entry 9
Key Term, Teaching Strategy or
Method: _Exit Ticket
_______________
Disability:
☒ Autism
☒ Dyslexia
☒ ADHD
☒ Speech / Language
☒ Physical Disability
☒ Visual Impairment
☒ Hearing Impairment
☒ Gifted / Talented
☒ Learning Disability
☒ Intellectual Disability
☒ Emotional
Disturbance
☒ English as Second
Lang
☒ Severe and Multiple
Disability
☐ Other __________
Section 1: Definitions
What does this teaching method
do? Personal/Original definition:
What does this teaching method do?
Definition quoted from a source:
It is an effective strategy that teachers us
to end class. It allows teachers to ask
questions at least 1 or 2 of them prior to
leaving the class for the end of the day.
Reference: Fowler et al., (2019)
Definition: “Exit tickets are prompts given to students at the
end of a lesson or class period, and they are an easy way to
assess student learning. They can provide evidence of mastered
content or misunderstandings as well as help students to self-
reflect on their understanding of content.” (p. 48)
Reference: Danley et al., (2016)
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Section 2: Information
What do I need to know about this skill/method?
Exit tickets can consist of any questions it does not necessarily has to be about the lesson plan. The teacher can ask how was their
day? Did you learn anything new today?
Procedure:
Before class ends for that day, the teacher can create an exit ticket for
the class, have the students write the questions and then have them
answer it and turn it in at the end of class.
Strengths: Weaknesses:
Exit tickets are a great way for educators to see how
their students feel about the lesson and the class in
general. It provides instructors with the feedback that
they need to help improve their classes.
Exit tickets are given too late after assessments are given
and it sometimes don’t give an accurate picture of how
students are really feeling.
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Why did I choose this strategy? Where did I encounter this strategy?
I think that it is a unique way to collect information on
whether students understand the lesson plan for that
day.
I usually encounter this strategy in both my English and
math class.
Section 3: Visual, Graphic Organizer or Concept Map
Visual representation of the term/teaching method demonstrating understanding.
Section 4: Analysis and Implementation
In this section, describe how you would utilize this teaching method in your classroom.
A lot of teachers are now using exit tickets in the class. It is an excellent source to help educators get feedback on how they think and
what they have learned by the end of the class. I know that in my class I like to give out exit tickets at the beginning of each class just
to get a vibe of the class and what they are thinking at that time. Then at the end of class give out another exit ticket before the
students leave to see how much they have learned and whether they have any questions about the lesson plan that day. This is also
a great time for the students to ask questions if they have any and voice their opinions and how it can be better. It also helps
teachers be better educators. I will let the student write their responses on a piece of paper. Then as they leave put their responses
in a box on my desk and I can read them after they leave for the day.
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How can I remember?
To always think of the word “exit” which means to go or leave. While the students are putting their responses in the box
they are exiting and leaving the class.
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Where can I go for additional information:
Exit Tickets https://www.edutopia.org/practice/exit-tickets-
checking-understanding
What is an Exit Ticket? https://www.weareteachers.com/exit-tickets/
What is an exit ticket? https://www/teachhub.com/classroom-
managemtn/2020/07/what-in-an-exit-ticket-and-
how-to-use-them/
Current APA References
Danley, A., McCoy, A., & Weed, R. (2016). Exit tickets open the door to university learning.Insight (Parkville,
Mo.),11(1), 48-58.https://doi.org/10.46504/11201603da
Fowler, K., Windschitl, M., & Richards, J. (2019). Exit tickets.The Science Teacher (National Science Teachers
Association),86(8), 18-26.https://doi.org/10.1080/00368555.2019.12293416
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Glossary Entry 10
Entry 10
Key Term, Teaching Strategy or
Method: _Sight
Words_______________
Disability:
☒ Autism
☒ Dyslexia
☐ ADHD
☒ Speech / Language
☐ Physical Disability
☐ Visual Impairment
☐ Hearing Impairment
☐ Gifted / Talented
☐ Learning Disability
☒ Intellectual Disability
☐ Emotional
Disturbance
☐ English as Second
Lang
☒ Severe and Multiple
Disability
☐ Other __________
Section 1: Definitions
What does this teaching method
do? Personal/Original definition:
What does this teaching method do?
Definition quoted from a source:
Sight words are usually everyday words
that students use instantly the moment
they recognize them even when sounding
the words out. They see the words
everyday and they memorize them and
keep them in their vocabulary.
Reference: Miles et al., (2018)
Definition: “In educational settings, sight
words are those that appear frequently
in everyday writing. The general belief is
that being able to recognize these words
on sight, rather than needing to stop
and sound them out, will speed up
emergent readers’ progress. The goal is
for students to be able to recognize
these words within three seconds.”
Reference: https://www.
weareteachers.com/what-are-sight-words/
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Section 2: Information
What do I need to know about this skill/method?
This is an excellent way for students to become faster, fluent, and better readers when they build up a large vocabulary of sight
words.
Procedure:
An effective way to use sight words is by using flash cards, and games
that will help students learn and get everything that they need to know.
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Strengths: Weaknesses:
Sight words are beneficial to students because it helps
them become better readers, gain confidence, and
promotes reading and comprehension.
When children try to remember big words, they tend to
focus on the whole word rather than just the individual
letters which makes it hard for them to remember the
spelling of the words.
Why did I choose this strategy? Where did I encounter this strategy?
I chose this strategy because I have seen a lot of
students improve in their confidence and reading
ability by just using sight words.
I encountered this strategy when I was a teaching
assistant in kindergarten.
Section 3: Visual, Graphic Organizer or Concept Map
Visual representation of the term/teaching method demonstrating understanding.
Sight Words
The I with
Of he his
And she they
A was at
To for be
In on this
Is are his
You as they
Section 4: Analysis and Implementation
In this section, describe how you would utilize this teaching method in your classroom.
I will utilize this teaching method when teaching my classes by introducing new words every week. To help them remember I will
create games with sight words or even use flash cards to help them memorize the sight words for the week. My class will take 45
minutes out of each class so that the kids can do activities, flash cards, and games to help them remember the sight words. By them
seeing and remembering the sight words their confidence will build and the students will feel better about understanding and using
sight words in class amongst their peers. Also sight words are an excellent way for students to learn how to read as well by seeing
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the same words they can automatically identify them without sounding the word out. This will make the students ready for class
discussions, reading, quizzes, and tests. If the students identify the words than that will make them become better readers but also
observant for new sight words as well.
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How can I remember?
I can create a graphic organizer of the sight words or even add a word map and putting it on the class wall for the
students to look at and remember.
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Where can I go for additional information:
What are sight words? https://www.sightwords.com
Sight Words https://www.understood.org/en/articles/what-
are-sight-words
What are sight words? https://www.weareteachers.com/what-are-sight-
words
Current APA References
https://www.weareteachers.com/what-are-sight-words/
Miles, K. P., Rubin, G. B., & Gonzalez-Frey, S. (2018). Rethinking sight words.The Reading Teacher,71(6), 715-
726.https://doi.org/10.1002/trtr.1658
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Glossary Entry 11
Entry 11
Key Term, Teaching Strategy or
Method: _Manipulatives
Tools_______________
Disability:
☒ Autism
☐ Dyslexia
☐ ADHD
☐ Speech / Language
☒ Physical Disability
☐ Visual Impairment
☒ Hearing Impairment
☐ Gifted / Talented
☒ Learning Disability
☒ Intellectual Disability
☐ Emotional
Disturbance
☒ English as Second
Lang
☒ Severe and Multiple
Disability
☐ Other __________
Section 1: Definitions
What does this teaching method
do? Personal/Original definition:
What does this teaching method do?
Definition quoted from a source:
Manipulative tools help students get the
answers, but it also gives the students a
hands-on approach on how they got the
answers. Using resources to help students
learn for example math makes it more fun
when students can use objects to help
them get the answer.
Reference: Colgan, (2021)
Definition: “Usuallymanipulatives.any of various
objects or materials that students can touch and
move around to help them learn mathematical and
other concepts. the use of blocks, flashcards, and
other manipulatives in the classroom.”
Reference:
https://www.dictionary.com/browse/manipulativ
e
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Section 2: Information
What do I need to know about this skill/method?
Manipulatives tools are an excellent way for students to know and learn about math. There are effective and useful tools for children
who suffer from learning disabilities who need realistic objects to learn math.
Procedure:
When learning a new math lesson like adding and subtracting in math the
teacher should use manipulative tools and hands on activities to help
them understand but also to show them how to use them effectively.
Strengths: Weaknesses:
Manipulative tools are used to help students
understand math concepts but also show teachers
Manipulatives can be time consuming it takes a long time
to use but it also slows down the student’s math
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how they got the answer. development if it is used too much.
Why did I choose this strategy? Where did I encounter this strategy?
I thought that this strategy was not only a beneficial
tool to use in the class, but it helps students
understand math better.
I first learned how to use manipulatives when I was
teaching in an elementary school. A lot of the teachers
were already using manipulatives in their math classes for
students to improve in their concepts and understanding.
Section 3: Visual, Graphic Organizer or Concept Map
Visual representation of the term/teaching method demonstrating understanding.
https://simplykinder.com
Section 4: Analysis and Implementation
In this section, describe how you would utilize this teaching method in your classroom.
When it comes to teaching elementary kids about math, they tend to do better with the hands-on approach especially when it comes
to using manipulatives for children to learn math. It is the most effective way to use in the classroom. When teaching the students in
1st grade about subtraction and addition I would pick out the manipulative tools and show them how I got my answer. If they still are
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having problems with using manipulatives, then I will do another review on the lesson plan. If the students need extra help, I will put
them into small groups and then have them work together until they get the answer. Manipulatives also gives students the
confidence to learn math. I know when I was in elementary, I had problems with math and just couldn’t get the concepts. So, my
teacher assigned me extra help after class by showing me how to use manipulatives to help me get the correct answer. In my opinion
every teacher should use manipulatives in their class it will be so much easier on both the students and the teacher.
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How can I remember?
Whenever I am teaching a math lesson, I should always have manipulatives on hand to use in my lesson plan. This is
especially good for hands on students who learn by using objects to get the answer.
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Where can I go for additional information:
Manipulatives https://www.weareteachers.com/math-
manipulatives
Manipulatives https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/
manipulatives
Manipulative? https://guides.lib.campbell.edu/c.php?
g=325978&p=2667668
Current APA References
Colgan, L. (2021). elementary math matters: It's a bird, it's a plane. it's a math manipulative.Ontario Mathematics
Gazette,59(3), 43-45
https://www.dictionary.com/browse/manipulative
https://simplykinder.com
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Glossary Entry 12
Entry 13
Key Term, Teaching Strategy or
Method: _Personalized
Learning_______________
Disability:
☒ Autism
☒ Dyslexia
☒ ADHD
☒ Speech / Language
☒ Physical Disability
☒ Visual Impairment
☒ Hearing Impairment
☒ Gifted / Talented
☒ Learning Disability
☒ Intellectual Disability
☒ Emotional
Disturbance
☒ English as Second
Lang
☒ Severe and Multiple
Disability
☐ Other __________
Section 1: Definitions
What does this teaching method
do? Personal/Original definition:
What does this teaching method do?
Definition quoted from a source:
Personalized Learning is unique because it
allows the educator to create a lesson plan
for the student to be successful in class. By
creating a lesson plan the student is also
working in a safe learning environment at
their own pace.
Reference: Abawi, (2015)
Definition: “The termpersonalized learning,
orpersonalization, refersto a diverse variety of
educational programs, instructional approach, learning
experiences, andacademic support-strategiesthat are
intended to address the distinct learning needs, interests,
aspirations, or cultural backgrounds of individual students”.
Reference: Personalized Learning Definition.
(2015, May 14). Retrieved February 8, 2024, from
https://www.edglossary.org/personalized-
learning/
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Section 2: Information
What do I need to know about this skill/method?
Personalized Learning is for educators to tap into what strengths and weaknesses that students have so they can help them in their
needed areas.
Procedure:
Personalized Learning procedure is based on each students’ individual
needs and what they need help in.
Strengths: Weaknesses:
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Each student has a lesson plan designed for their
personalized learning needs.
Because it is catered to a student’s needs that means that
the student may have problems catching up with the rest
of the class.
Why did I choose this strategy? Where did I encounter this strategy?
I think that this a good learning strategy to use on my
class.
Personalized Learning strategy is probably used the most
with students who have learning disabilities because it
caters to their individual needs. I have used it a lot with
my students who have special needs in my classroom.
Section 3: Visual, Graphic Organizer or Concept Map
Visual representation of the term/teaching method demonstrating understanding.
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Section 4: Analysis and Implementation
In this section, describe how you would utilize this teaching method in your classroom.
To find out what areas that my students are struggling in I will do a personalized learning experience for them. First, I will test them
by giving them a formative assessment to pinpoint what areas that students’ weaknesses are at and what their strengths are as well.
To help me make my decision I will let the students the educational app Dream box which helps students with their math in areas
that they might be weak in. Dream box is great for students in math because it gives students short formative assessments on each
level, they are taking in that math unit. The better that the student does the higher the level they will go in the unit and the most
points they will have accumulated by doing so. To also help guide them I will allow the students to go on Dream box 30 min every
other day to improve the areas that they need help in. After doing Dream box I will ask each student if they thought the lesson was
beneficial in Dream box. By the end of the two weeks each student should have mastered the unit on Dream box.
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How can I remember?
The way that I can remember Personalized Learning is that it is a teaching strategy that educators use to help design an
individual plan based on a student need and learning disability to make them feel inclusive with their peers and not feel
left out. The teacher creates a plan for their students to learn.
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Where can I go for additional information:
Personalized Learning https://www.edglossary.org/personalized-
learning/
What is Personalized Learning? https://xello.world/en.blog/student-
engagement/personalized-learning/
Current APA References
Personalized Learning Definition. (2015, May 14). Retrieved February 8, 2024, from
https://www.edglossary.org/personalized-learning/
Abawi, L. (2015). Inclusion 'from the gate in': Wrapping students with personalised learning support.International
Journal of Pedagogies & Learning,10(1), 47-61.https://doi.org/10.1080/22040552.2015.1084676
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Glossary Entry 13
Entry 13
Key Term, Teaching Strategy or
Method: _Technology in the
Classroom_______________
Disability:
☒ Autism
☒ Dyslexia
☒ ADHD
☒ Speech / Language
☒ Physical Disability
☒ Visual Impairment
☒ Hearing Impairment
☒ Gifted / Talented
☒ Learning Disability
☒ Intellectual Disability
☒ Emotional
Disturbance
☒ English as Second
Lang
☒ Severe and Multiple
Disability
☐ Other __________
Section 1: Definitions
What does this teaching method
do? Personal/Original definition:
What does this teaching method do?
Definition quoted from a source:
Technology in the classroom is used to
teach students the necessity of it’s use.
But it also keeps educators engaging their
students in unique, high, and innovative
ways at the same time preparing them for
the future of learning.
Definition: “Integration of technology in education simply
refers to the use of technology to enhance the student learning
experience. Utilizing different types of technology in the
classroom, including virtual classrooms, creates learners who
are actively engaged with learning objectives. The
implementation of technology also creates pathways for
differentiated instruction to meet the unique needs of students
as individual learners within a broader classroom climate”.
Reference: How to Integrate Technology in the
Classroom? Retrieved February 9.
2024.https://drexel.edu/soe/resources/student-
teaching/
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Section 2: Information
What do I need to know about this skill/method?
Technology is not only innovative but is the glue to the future. Without its life would be more difficult than what it is today.
Technology keeps us up to date with new ideas and new inventions.
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Procedure:
Technology comes in many forms even today through video games,
YouTube, and quizzes on Kahoot. As an educator it is best to use
technology in the classrooms to keep our students engaged. Technology
is the way to keep them ready and prepared for the future. If I want to
teach a math lesson, I just figure out what source of technology that I
want to use for the lesson plan that day. Then present it to the class and
have them work on examples through educational apps like Dream Box,
and Kahoot!
Strengths: Weaknesses:
Technology keeps students engaged and interested in
the lesson plan. It also piques students’ interests and
then they will want to learn more.
Some students might have a hard time at first
understanding how to use technology and might need
guided practice for help. Students also can feel a lot of
anxiety and confusion sometimes when using technology
if they don’t get it at first.
Reference: Blikstad-Balas & Klette,(2020)
Why did I choose this strategy? Where did I encounter this strategy?
Technology is used daily in my classroom and at
home.
I encounter technology at school and at home daily.
Section 3: Visual, Graphic Organizer or Concept Map
Visual representation of the term/teaching method demonstrating understanding.
Technology in the Classroom
-It assists teachers with time consuming.
-Studies show an increase in student engagement with the use of technology.
-Tools such as Google Docs can be used for student collaboration.
-Communication between teachers and student improved with teaching.
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-Resources such as video, animations and simulations can enhance learning.
Section 4: Analysis and Implementation
In this section, describe how you would utilize this teaching method in your classroom.
Since the start of Covid-19 a lot of the students have now pushed towards the use of technology. Since a lot of the schools now have
virtual programs, they have new and innovative ways to keep the kids interested and engaged both at home and at school. One of
the programs that we are now using in my home state of SC for students who need help with math is the app Dream Box which I love
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using. It allows the students to practice math in the areas they need the most help in but also leave room for interaction as well with
their peers. Since it is natural that all students do not like to learn math, it is vital that they have a great source of technology to use
in the class and at home. In my class my students like to play Kahoot, and Dream Box so they can review all the materials that they
have done in the class that week.
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How can I remember?
Technology is used every single day no matter if we are on the computer, video chats, using a smartphone, etc.
Technology is officially a part of our DNA whether we like it or not.
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Where can I go for additional information:
What is technology in the classroom? https://www.waldenu.edu/programs/education/
resource/top-five-benefits-of-technology-in-the-
classroom
How to Integrate technology in the
classroom?
https://drexel.edu/soe/resources/student-
teaching/
Current APA References
How to Integrate Technology in the Classroom? Retrieved February 9.
2024.https://drexel.edu/soe/resources/student-teaching/
Blikstad-Balas, M., & Klette, K. (2020). Still a long way to go: Narrow and transmissive use of technology in the
classroom.Nordic Journal of Digital Literacy,15(1), 55-68.https://doi.org/10.18261/issn.1891-943x-2020-01-05
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Glossary Entry 14
Entry 14
Key Term, Teaching Strategy or
Method:
__Visualization______________
Disability:
☒ Autism
☒ Dyslexia
☒ ADHD
☒ Speech / Language
☒ Physical Disability
☒ Visual Impairment
☒ Hearing Impairment
☒ Gifted / Talented
☒ Learning Disability
☒ Intellectual Disability
☒ Emotional
Disturbance
☒ English as Second
Lang
☒ Severe and Multiple
Disability
☐ Other __________
Section 1: Definitions
What does this teaching method
do? Personal/Original definition:
What does this teaching method do?
Definition quoted from a source:
Visualization is used to help students
brainstorm and visualize and organize
their thoughts using pictures, videos, and
visual aids. Whatever images that are used
to help students in the classroom gain
insight into their lesson plans.
Reference: Kim, & Jang, (2017)
Definition: “Visualization isthe practice of
imagining what you want to achieve in the
future.As if it were true today. It involves using all
five senses of sight, smell, touch, taste, and
hearing”.
Reference: 5 Visualization Techniques? Retrieved
February 9. 2024.
https://wualiww.betterup.com/blog/visualization
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Section 2: Information
What do I need to know about this skill/method?
Visualization is a teaching strategy tool to help students who can only learn through visual presentation and effects and who are
visual learners.
Procedure:
To use visualization in the classroom teachers, need to use videos,
pictures, or any visual aids to capture the student’s attention.
Strengths: Weaknesses:
Visualization is the most beneficial to the students
who can only learn through visuals.
Not all students are visual learners and so some students
might like the instructor to lecture and then write notes.
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Why did I choose this strategy? Where did I encounter this strategy?
I like anything that is a visual because it is a great way
to learn anything especially math in my opinion.
As a teacher, I use visuals throughout my class to help my
students stay focus and engaged.
Section 3: Visual, Graphic Organizer or Concept Map
Visual representation of the term/teaching method demonstrating understanding.
Section 4: Analysis and Implementation
In this section, describe how you would utilize this teaching method in your classroom.
In my classroom I try to use visuals as much as possible to keep my students engaged. As an educator who loves visuals too and love
to use them in her classroom. Visuals are important because it helps students learn by seeing pictures, videos, or any visual aids. I
use manipulatives in my classroom for math and I think that they are the most wonderful teaching strategies that you can ever use
as an educator. When watching a video for math with animation it really gets their attention and makes it more interesting. The use
of graphic organizers is just an excellent source to keep the students interested in math and the lesson plan. Visuals are beneficial to
students because it helps them learn faster and retain the information that they have already learned. In my opinion visuals are
necessary in all classrooms. Students not only feel more confident when they see visuals, but they also know that it is a great way to
keep them interested in the lesson plan.
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How can I remember?
The way to remember visualization is to use it everyday in the classroom with videos, graphic organizers, charts, or
pictures. It is helpful to a visual learner such as me.
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Where can I go for additional information:
What is visualization? https://www.betterup.com/blog/visualization
Visualization https://www.berkeleywellbeing.com/
visualization.html
Current APA References
5 Visualization Techniques? Retrieved February 9. 2024.
https://wualiww.betterup.com/blog/visualization
Kim, J., & Jang, S. (2017). Analysis of elementary students' visualization process of creative problem solving in
science.Journal of Korean Elementary Science Education,36(1), 73-
84.https://doi.org/10.15267/keses.2017.36.1.073
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Glossary Entry 15
Entry 15
Key Term, Teaching Strategy or
Method: __Peer Teaching
______________
Disability:
☒ Autism
☒ Dyslexia
☒ ADHD
☒ Speech / Language
☒ Physical Disability
☒ Visual Impairment
☒ Hearing Impairment
☒ Gifted / Talented
☒ Learning Disability
☒ Intellectual Disability
☒ Emotional
Disturbance
☒ English as Second
Lang
☒ Severe and Multiple
Disability
☐ Other __________
Section 1: Definitions
What does this teaching method
do? Personal/Original definition:
What does this teaching method do?
Definition quoted from a source:
Peer Teaching is when students, teach
other students. It allows students to take
turns teaching. But at the same time helps
students solidify their knowledge by
helping another student learn and take
responsibility on their learning experience.
Reference: Stigmar, M. (2016)
Definition: Actually “Peer teaching involves one or more
students teaching other students in a particular subject area
and builds on the belief that “to teach is to learn twice”
(Whitman, 1998).”
Reference: Definition of Peer Teaching: A Sampling of
Existing Research. (2020, January 07). Retrieved February
09, 2024, from
https://www.teachthought.com/pedagogy/peer-teaching-
definition/
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Section 2: Information
What do I need to know about this skill/method?
With Peer Learning students can teach and offer feedback to their peers.
Procedure:
When students use peer teaching, they are more open to help each other
and give feedback to one another if needed.
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Strengths: Weaknesses:
Peer teaching gives students more confidence and
guidance in the classroom when teaching one
another.
Some students learn best when they work independently
in the class then rather peer to peer teaching.
Why did I choose this strategy? Where did I encounter this strategy?
I chose this strategy because it is unique but also, I
think it would be most beneficial to the students to
help them learn in the classroom.
I encountered this strategy while I was a teacher’s
assistant, and I had the students paired with another
student to do peer learning on a math assignment.
Section 3: Visual, Graphic Organizer or Concept Map
Visual representation of the term/teaching method demonstrating understanding.
Section 4: Analysis and Implementation
In this section, describe how you would utilize this teaching method in your classroom.
Peer teaching is great in the classroom especially when the students are working on a project together or in groups. I will have
students go into groups and work together and discuss the lesson that was taught for that week. Each group will be the instructor for
the day, and they will act like the teacher for that class period and teach each other the lesson plan. After the student’s finish
presenting then I will make sure that all the students understand what they have learned for that unit. At the same time this will help
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me with the students who don’t understand and who is still struggling with learning math and concepts By the time the math unit is
over with every student would have the chance to participate in class discussion, review, and peer teaching. Peer teaching will help
them build their confidence and become better students and public speakers.
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How can I remember?
I remember peer teaching because when I was in school, we had to help each other when we didn’t understand the
lesson. I have my students do the same thing if there is a student in my class who can help their peers then let them do
it. Students tend to learn better from their peers.
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Where can I go for additional information:
Peer Learning https://www.teachthought.com/pedagogy/peer-
teaching-definition/
What is Peer Teaching? https://www.edsys.in/what-is-peer-teaching
Current APA References
Definition of Peer Teaching: A Sampling of Existing Research. (2020, January 07). Retrieved February 09, 2024,
from https://www.teachthought.com/pedagogy/peer-teaching-definition/
Stigmar, M. (2016). Peer-to-peer teaching in higher education: A critical literature review.Mentoring &
Tutoring,24(2), 124-136.https://doi.org/10.1080/13611267.2016.1178963
