Education assignment 3

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Assignment 3

This assignment will provide the candidate with an opportunity to explore a variety of instructional and assessment practices and techniques. Begin with an introduction and end with a conclusion.

Important substantive content should not be sacrificed for the sake of brevity. The activity log will be evaluated on content and writing style. Outlines and lists are not recommended, except where necessary. In the case of discussions, students are expected to provide a concise summary of the most important points or information. Students should follow rules of Standard English grammar, spelling, and syntax, and adhere to guidelines specified in the APA manual. Save the assignment with the file name in the following format:

Assessment Activities

1. Standardized test analysis: Given an example of your state's standardized test scores or using your own students' test scores, identify the needs of your students and suggest THREE strategies to improve student achievement. Follow all confidentiality rules and mandates.

2. Pre/posttest data analysis: Design a pre-test and a post-test. Administer the pre-test to your students. Write a short analysis stating where you were successful in teaching the topics and where students need support and re-teaching. Explain how you came to this conclusion. Suggest strategies to improve student achievement.

3. Select a specific student population (e.g. gifted, learning disabled, ESL). Identify a unit of study (content) and describe THREE ways you will differentiate the curriculum, including the alternative performance assessment strategies, that you will use for this student population.

4. Write TWO S.M.A.R.T. objectives and identify the corresponding state standards. Analyze and identify each objective in terms of the level of Bloom's Taxonomy. Then, write TWO test items for each objective addressing the identified level of Bloom's Taxonomy. For example, an objective written on the "analysis" level of Bloom's Taxonomy must include two test items that speak to that particular level.

5. Describe how each of the following can be used effectively in instruction and assessment:

a) Use of Technology	f) Use of Reflective Practices
b) Use of Questioning	g) Understanding of ESOL Students
c) Use of Cooperative learning	h) Understanding of Diversity
d) Understanding of Students with Special Needs	i) Use of Rubrics
e) Use of Standards and Benchmarks	j) Understanding of FCAT expectations

Use the title page that is provided in Appendix A in this syllabus. See the grading rubric for this assignment in Appendix C of this syllabus.

Appendix.pdf

Appendix B Lesson Plan Format

Lesson Title: Grade Level: Subject Area: Lesson Duration: Lesson's Goal: (What do I want the students to come away with from this lesson?) Objectives: (S.M.A.R.T. Objectives) Standards : (What are the state {Florida}standards according to the grade level I will use for this content?) Pre-assessment: Teacher Materials/ Technology: Student Materials/Technology: Essential Question: Key Vocabulary: Proactive Classroom Management Planning: (Describe your management plan to ensure smooth transitions and prevent any potential behavior problems. Include how the students will be grouped.) Instructional Procedures: (Indicate how you intend to sequence the activities in the lesson from initiation to closure, estimating the time necessary to complete each major component of the lesson.)

Lesson lead in/opening: Core Activities: (include steps to deliver the lesson) Differentiated Instruction: (ESOL/ESE/Gifted strategies) Critical Thinking Strategy: Guided Practice: Independent Practice: Lesson Closure: Assessment: (Did the students learn based on the objectives? Describe the assessment.) Follow-up Activities: (Are there any follow- up activities to extend or refine the lesson taught?)

Reflections: (What aspects of the lesson were successful? What aspects of the lesson could be improved?)

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Appendix C Assignment Rubrics

Assignment 1 Rubric Instructional Strategies for Critical Thinking Rubric

Requirement Exceeds Expectations

Meets Expectations

Does Not Meet Expectations

Strategies Identifies 3 strategies or activities and identifies how they can be used to help develop critical thinking/problem solving skills 4 points

Identifies 2 strategies or activities and identifies how they can be used to help develop critical thinking/problem solving skills 2-3 points

Identifies only 1strategy or activity and identifies how they can be used to help develop critical thinking/problem solving skills 0-1 point

Use of Strategies

Describes in detail how strategies will be used, including the activity(s) identified that will utilize each strategy. Includes how the strategy will impact learning. 4 points

Describes the strategy use in detail but does not indicate the activities that utilize each strategy. 2-3 points

Does not describe the activities that will incorporate each strategy. 0-1 point

Assessment Indicates how the strategies will be assessed to measure candidate learning, and uses a graphic display of data (self- generated data) to give a picture of progress over time. 4 points

Indicates how the strategies will be assessed to measure candidate learning, but does not use a graphic display of data (self-generated data) to give a picture of progress over time. 2-3 points

Does not indicate how strategies will be assessed for effectiveness. 0-1 point

References Provides 3 professional references relating to the strategies identified 4 points

Provides 2 professional references relating to the strategies identified 2-3 points

Provides only 1 professional reference relating to the strategies identified 0-1 point

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Assignment3.docx

Assignment 3

This assignment will provide the candidate with an opportunity to explore a variety of instructional and assessment practices and techniques. Begin with an introduction and end with a conclusion.

Important substantive content should not be sacrificed for the sake of brevity. The activity log will be evaluated on content and writing style. Outlines and lists are not recommended, except where necessary. In the case of discussions, students are expected to provide a concise summary of the most important points or information. Students should follow rules of Standard English grammar, spelling, and syntax, and adhere to guidelines specified in the APA manual. Save the assignment with the file name in the following format:

Assessment Activities

1. Standardized test analysis: Given an example of your state's standardized test scores or using your own students' test scores, identify the needs of your students and suggest THREE strategies to improve student achievement. Follow all confidentiality rules and mandates.

2. Pre/posttest data analysis: Design a pre-test and a post-test. Administer the pre-test to your students. Write a short analysis stating where you were successful in teaching the topics and where students need support and re-teaching. Explain how you came to this conclusion. Suggest strategies to improve student achievement.

3. Select a specific student population (e.g. gifted, learning disabled, ESL). Identify a unit of study (content) and describe THREE ways you will differentiate the curriculum, including the alternative performance assessment strategies, that you will use for this student population.

4. Write TWO S.M.A.R.T. objectives and identify the corresponding state standards. Analyze and identify each objective in terms of the level of Bloom's Taxonomy. Then, write TWO test items for each objective addressing the identified level of Bloom's Taxonomy. For example, an objective written on the "analysis" level of Bloom's Taxonomy must include two test items that speak to that particular level.

5. Describe how each of the following can be used effectively in instruction and assessment:

a) Use of Technology	f) Use of Reflective Practices
b) Use of Questioning	g) Understanding of ESOL Students
c) Use of Cooperative learning	h) Understanding of Diversity
d) Understanding of Students with Special Needs	i) Use of Rubrics
e) Use of Standards and Benchmarks	j) Understanding of FCAT expectations