Tracie Hand Title: Engaging Diverse Gifted Learners in U.S. History Classrooms Authors: Jaimon K. Jones‚ MEd’ and Thomas P. Hébert‚ Source: Gifted Child Today‚ October 2012 As our nation becomes more culturally diverse we our schools need to begin modeling and preparing for this diversity. The importance of learning about diversity in culture and stereotypes is of particular concern with gifted learners. This article discusses the Ford and Harris model (2000) which combines higher order
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Demographics Arlington is a district which includes students from more than 114 countries‚ and 99 different languages are spoken in homes. English Language Learners [ELLs] comprise 19% of Arlington Public School [APS] students (APS‚ ELL Students‚ 2014). These students enter APS with ranges of knowledge. Their language proficiency levels range from WIDA Level 1 “Entering” to Level 6 “Reaching" (Fig. 1). About one-fourth of the students are at WIDA Level 1‚ and about three-fourths of the ESOL/HILT/HILTEX
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I found many of the topics discussed in Becoming a Learner useful‚ but the things I found most useful were how most college students go into college and how it is wrong. Sanders describes how many students go into college with the assumption that college will give them a good life. Talking about this he says‚ “The problem with this conversation is that it can turn education into an obligation instead of an opportunity” (Sanders 26). I can relate to this because many times I have thought that college
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There are two types of Assessment strategies: 1.)Formative Assessment 2.)Summative Assessment Formative Assessment is carried out at regular intervals in every teaching session so that you can monitor progress‚ and check that the learners are on target and are achieving the intended learning outcomes and make changes if necessary. Summative Assessment takes place at the end of a session or course and is used to assess the learning outcomes are achieved and if there were any difficulties or
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distractions out of the room‚ as in my pets‚ other people‚ or my phone. Once all distractions are taken out of the picture I turn on relaxing music to the lowest volume‚ just enough so it drowns out any unnecessary sounds‚ and I get all of my school work out‚ to study or do homework. I typically spend about and hour depending on what or how much work I have to
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The Importance of Time Management for the Adult Learner COLL 100 Foundations of Online Learning American Military University The Importance of Time Management for the Adult Learner Time management is a critical skill that is needed in many different aspects of life. We need to manage our time while caring for our family at home‚ while at work and also for any other hobbies or interests‚ such as college. The typical college student is no longer the teenager who just graduated high school. A large
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PTLLS Level 4 Theory Assessment Task: 3 Discuss issues of equality and diversity and ways to promote inclusion with your learners. Review other points of referral available to meet the potential needs of learners. Understanding and actively addressing issues of equality and diversity enables teachers to provide the optimum environment for effective teaching and learning. Issues of equality and diversity go hand-in-hand providing their characteristics are understood and promoted positively
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“Assessment” Introduction: One of the many discussions that are being discussed about school assessment is the knowledge of the students and their lever of education compared to their age. Comparing the grades of students of this generation to the generations from the past to ensure the progress of the students is improving. With all the new technology the student’s skills are improving with computers and decreasing with their outdoor activities. In the past decade the public‚ students and teachers
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Activity 2: Purpose of Assessment / Characteristics of Assessment * What is Assessment? -Assessment involves the use of empirical data on student learning to refine programs and improve student learning - Assessment is the systematic collection‚ review‚ and use of information about educational programs undertaken for the purpose of improving student learning and development. * Why is assessment important? -Assessment is important because of all the decisions you will make about children
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AED/204 6/05/13 Educators are trying to find different and new ways to help English Language Learners succeed in their education. However they have come across many different legal and ethical conflicts that make it harder for educators to do their job in helping these learners succeed. Educators try to find ways that they can still help English Language Learners succeed without breaking the laws. As a teacher it is your job to make sure that all of the students get an equal
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