As a teacher it is important to be a keen observer of your students during the learning process. Students are constantly offering clues to their level of understanding and connection to the content. My class is comprised of students whose skill level or learning differences impact their ability to make progress in the general education classroom. Many of my lessons require multiple modes of communicating the content to accommodate as many learning styles as possible. Hands-on and visual models are
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Preston Smith and John Danner founded Rocketship Education in 2006. The first school opened in San Jose, California in 2007. The vision is to eliminate the achievement gap in one lifetime. While you might think this is a very ambition dream, yet with the devotion of the founders, the principles and educators in this unique school system might not be that far-fetched. How can that be? Rocketship Education offers three pillars to success: Personalized learning, talent development, and Parent Power
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the opportunity to take part in the ethnic studies program was taken away from future generations. As for the Waiting for Superman documentary, it was heartbreaking to see young children crying after not being chosen to attend a new, and improved school. It is sad to me to see children who actually care about their education and future be cast aside or be unable to participate in something that would improve their chances of success.
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up in till college and career. The common core mathematic is divided into two set, mathematic practices and mathematic content. Mathematic practice is a standard that student are engaged into and they grow in maturity from kindergarten through high school. Also with mathematic its purpose is to help with learning and engaging the content in a meaningful way, the goals are most likely to change the mindset of student and as well as the teachers. Mathematic content
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What is the purpose of an undergraduate education? Should high school graduates spend the time and money to further their education at a university rather than entering the workforce? Charles Evan Hughes states that the purpose of a college education is: “the development…of the capacity to appreciate what has been done and thought… freedom from tyranny of ignorance, and… intelligence served by learning” (Hughes). I agree with Hughes, though I feel as if there is more to be said about the purpose
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grade will be over,” replied Janna hopefully. While Janna and Eric were conversing, Chelsey was taking a book out of her bag. “Chelsy. No,” Janna said with a calm parent-like voice, “We agreed yesterday that you wouldn’t read ONE book on our walk from school. Right, Eric.” Eric replied with a short and subtle, “Yeah,” while walking away. Chelsy, still a book in her hand, started to walk with Eric and Janna close
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The states and local governments now have more control over education and school success that goes on. The states can now create their long and short term goals, most of their standards, and school improvement. At least once a year, states must identify and intervene in the bottom 5% of schools or if the schools’ graduation rate is below 67%. They must also identify the part where students are struggling. When a school performs low or its graduation rate is below 67%, the district then works with
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In all my years of history, it’s been the same old. I distinctly remember learning about the slave trade and various routes in fifth grade. Sure, we learned about how they were treated and the bad conditions, but ultimately, we didn’t delve further. We stayed surface level, and instead of truly learning about their experience, we memorized it to spit it back out on the test. It was more Wow, I’m glad I got such a good score and less of of Wow, that must’ve been horrible, why would people do that
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When analyzing and modifying the curriculum, teachers should reflect upon and engage in diversity within the school and the community (8a.2). Consistent efforts and equal accommodations allow schools and communities to experience more diversity. When pursuing opportunities outside of the classroom, it is important that teachers have an understanding of that specific student’s background with a professional
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Toyon Middle School has recently began a mission to make the school a happier place, through respect, compassion, and opportunity and I don’t think it’s going to work for many valid reasons I am ready to share with whomever it may concern. In my twelve, almost thirteen, years of life I have found that kids, and adults alike, only show you what they want you to see. You may think you have obliterate a problem, (concerning people typically) but you have barely scratched the surface. It’s like putting
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