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Sep 07, 2024
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ED 67800 - Differentiating Responses to Instruction, Theory, Practice & Assessment (3) This course addresses the study of learners, learning theory, teaching practices and assessment within the regular classroom setting. Students will study learning theory and factors that have the greatest influences on the acquisition, storage, retention, transfer, and retrieval of knowledge. The course will specifically focus on acquiring and practicing diverse teaching strategies and maximizing learning in inclusive classrooms. Students will demonstrate understanding of and skill in addressing individual learning differences, the learning environment, social interactions, assessment, communication, teaching through culture, and collaboration. Students will learn about evaluation methodology and approaches for designing assessments that meet classroom, school and community needs for accountability in teaching. Students will engage in reflection and self-assessment of their understanding, skills, and dispositions for teaching diverse and special needs students in the regular classroom setting and develop a personal teaching philosophy to reflect diversity and special needs. A 30-hour practicum will allow students to make connections between readings, seminar activities, and K-8 classroom experiences, thereby deepening understandings. This practicum can include both virtual and actual classroom-based experiences. Offered Spring. Professional Competencies: AKS 1-7.
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