Self Study Project

Self Study Project

1. Knowledge of Diversity

   • What is Language Acquisition?
     • the process by which humans acquire the capacity to identify and know language, as well as to produce and use words and sentences to communicate
       • Vocabulary
       • Syllables
       • Grammar
   • How can I learn different backgrounds of my students?
     • Ask them to write about it
       • Journal
       • Post it where everyone can learn about each other
     • Lesson plan about the classroom cultures
       • Paint Pictures
       • Read books about different cultures
       • Bring in food from different cultures
       • bring something in to describe their family
         • Artifacts
         • Pictures

2. Knowledge of Content

   • How do we know Students are learning?
     • They are fully engaged
     • Feedback from parents and students
     • Students are able to understand what they are learning
     • Assessments
       • Data Collected
         • Through Lesson Plans
         • Tests
         • Observing
       • Observation Survey
         • Running Records
         • Concept of Print
         • Hearing & Sounds
   • How does the teacher imply all the needed standards into the lesson plan
     • Need to know what concept/skill teachers want students to learn
     • Standards need to be integrated into text/materials
     • Make sure standards focus on what type of learning students will get from lesson plan
     • Make sure objectives connect to standards
       • Common core
       • Formative Assessments
         • Variety of methods that teachers use to evaluations of students
           • Observations
             • CAP
             • Running Records
           • Discussions

3. Knowledge of Teaching & Learning

   • What tools can I use to motivate the learners?
     • Give students a sense of control
       • Offer varied experiences
       • Child instructed lesson
         • Give students a chance to feel included
       • Pick Learning centers
     • Know the students
       • Tools to help them
       • Weaknesses
       • Strengths
       • Know their interests
       • Spend time with them
     • Safe Enviroment
       • Feel Supportive
         • Free to discuss whatever
       • Makes things fun
     • Feedback
       • Chance to improve
       • Tracks Progress
         • Students can see how far they've come
       • Let's students know where they are and what they need to learn

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