SPD 570 week 5 assignment

Topic Material:

Textbook1. Elementary and Middle School Mathematics: Teaching Developmentally

Read Chapters 5 and 14 of Elementary and Middle School Mathematics: Teaching Developmentally.

http://gcumedia.com/digital-resources/pearson/2012/elementary-and-middle-school-mathematics_teaching-developmentally_ebook_8e.php 

Electronic Resource1. Tips for Administrators, Teachers, and Families: How to Share Data Effectively

Read "Tips for Administrators, Teachers, and Families: How to Share Data Effectively," by the Harvard Family Research Project, located on the Harvard University website.

http://www.hfrp.org/publications-resources/browse-our-publications/tips-for-administrators-teachers-and-families-how-to-share-data-effectively 2. Algebra (Part 1): Applying Learning Strategies to Beginning Algebra

Read pages 7-21 of "Algebra (Part 1): Applying Learning Strategies to Beginning Algebra," available on The IRIS Center website.

http://www.iris.peabody.vanderbilt.edu/wp-content/uploads/pdf_case_studies/ics_alg1.pdf  3. Algebra (Part 2): Applying Learning Strategies to Intermediate Algebra

Read pages 7-17 of "Algebra (Part 2): Applying Learning Strategies to Intermediate Algebra," available on The IRIS Center website.

http://iris.peabody.vanderbilt.edu/wp-content/uploads/pdf_case_studies/ics_alg2.pdf 

Field Experience D: Application of Content

Allocate at least 3 hours to complete this part of the clinical field experience.

Complete two or more field experiences from the Focused Field Experience Activity List D:

Develop and teach a project-based lesson plan to students with exceptionalities one-on-one, in a small group, or in a whole class,that focuses on various disciplines and cross-disciplinary skills. (InTASC 5)

Develop and teach a lesson plan to students with exceptionalities one-on-one, in a small group, or in a whole classthat engages students in applying content to real-world problems. (InTASC 5)

Develop and teach a lesson plan to students with exceptionalities one-on-one, in a small group, or in a whole classthat facilitates students’ use of technology to maximize content learning. (InTASC 5)

Develop and teach a lesson plan to students with exceptionalities one-on-one, in a small group, or in a whole classthat promotes students’ use of a variety of forms of communications to different audiences. (InTASC 5)

Develop and teach a lesson plan to students with exceptionalities one-on-one, in a small group, or in a whole classthat engages students’ in problem solving for local and/or global issues. (InTASC 5)

Develop and teach a lesson plan to students with exceptionalities one-on-one, in a small group, or in a whole classthat supports literacy development across content areas. (InTASC 5)

Your field experiences should include a combination of K-8 and 9-12 grade level settings and students with exceptionalities. Reflect upon your field experience choices in a 250-500 word summary.

APA format is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.

This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion. You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.

Benchmark - Algebra Unit Plan

Read the case study to inform the assignment.

Case Study:  Maria

Grade:  9th

Age:  14

It is the beginning of the second semester, and Maria is having a great deal of difficulty in her algebra class. She has an understanding of the basic concepts of algebra, but has not mastered the skills needed to move to the higher-level concepts her class is now working on. Currently, her math performance level is two years below grade level and her reading performance level is one year below grade level. Maria’s teacher has spoken with her parents about the possible need for additional support, and her parents have agreed to help at home.

They have identified the following goals for Maria:

1. Simplify addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division equations (e.g., (2x + 6) (4x + 7) = 6x + 13).

2. Solve expressions with variables (e.g., 3x = -24).

3. Write and solve the algebra equation in a real-life word problem.  

Part One: Strategies

Research instructional strategies applicable to meeting Maria’s needs established through her identified goals.

Instructional strategies should include:

· Explicitly teaching vocabulary

· Concrete-representational-abstract method

· Graphic organizers

· Mnemonic devices

· The use of assistive technology

In 250-500 words, summarize the recommended instructional strategies, rationalizing the appropriateness to Maria's goals, appropriateness in motivating Maria to meet her goals, and specific tips for implementation.

Part Two: Unit Plan

Design a comprehensive unit plan based on the goals identified for Maria. Complete three lesson plans, using applicable sections of the COE Lesson Plan Template.

Your unit plan must include:

· Sequencing of academic goals and learning progressions.

· Instructional strategies identified in Part One.

· Appropriate augmentative and alternative communication systems and assistive technology.

· Integration of both formative and summative assessment.

· Integratio

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· n of an appropriate ELA writing standard related to Maria's third identified goal.

Part Three: Home Connection

In 250-300 words, summarize and explain how you plan to involve Maria's parents in meeting her goals. Include a specific at-home activity to help in her continued success.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.

Submit this assignment to your instructor in LoudCloud.

Topic 5 DQ 1

How would you use formative and/or summative assessments to inform how you would proceed in your instruction? 

Topic 5 DQ 2

How can you collaborate with colleagues and families to make academic decisions for individuals with exceptionalities? How can you provide feedback and engage individuals with exceptionalities in working toward quality learning and performance?

Here is the COE Lesson Plan Template below

You are going need it several time in this assignment

GCU College of Education

LESSON PLAN TEMPLATE

03/2014

Teacher Candidate:

Grade Level:

Date:

Unit/Subject:

Instructional Plan Title

I. PLANNING

Lesson

summary and

focus:

In a few sentences, summarize this lesson, identifying the central focus based on the content/skills

you are teaching.

Classroom and

student factors:

Describe the important classroom factors (demographics and environment) and student factors

(IEPs, 504s, ELLs, non-labeled challenged students), and the impact of those factors on planning,

teaching and assessing students to facilitate learning for all students.

National / State

Learning

Standards:

Identify the relevant grade level standard(s), including the strand, cluster, and standard(s) by

number and its text.

Specific learning target(s) / objectives:

Specify exactly what the students will be able to do

after the standards-based lesson.

Teaching notes:

Clarify where this lesson falls within a unit of study.

Agenda:

Identify the (1) opening of the lesson; (2) learning and

teaching activities; and (3) closure that you can post

as an agenda for the students that includes the

approximate time for each segment.

Formative assessment:

Identify the process and how you will measure the progress

toward mastery of learning target(s).

Academic

Language:

Key vocabulary:

Include the content-specific terms

you need to teach and how you

will teach students that

vocabulary in the lesson.

Function:

Clarify the purpose the

language is intended to

achieve within each subject

area. Functions often consist

of the verbs found in the

standards and learning goal

statements. How will your

students demonstrate their

understanding?

Form:

Describe the structures or

ways of organizing

language to serve a

particular function within

each subject area. What

kinds of structures will you

implement so that your

students might demonstrate

their depth of

understanding?

Instructional

Materials,

Equipment and

Technology:

List ALL materials, equipment and technology the teacher and students will use during the lesson.

Add or attach copies of ALL printed and online materials at the end of this template. Be sure to

address how you will teach the students to use the technology in Section II. INSTRUCTION.

Grouping: Identify grouping strategies that will support your students’ learning needs.