Choose a special education classroom Choose a special education classroom, selecting the grade level (K-12) and classroom setting (resource, self-contained, or inclusive classroom) you are most interested in teaching. Observe and collaborate with a K-12 certified special education teacher in an inclusive classroom, resource room, and/or self-contained classroom on the elements that help create a … Read more
The topic of diversity and learning environments As classroom leaders, teachers have many opportunities to encourage everyone to respect people of all backgrounds and abilities, and promote a positive classroom environment that supports learning and decreases disruptive behavior. Teachers should reflect on their own values and beliefs in order to understand any underlying effects these … Read more
Culturally relevant education Knight and Marciano (2013) outlined three tenets of culturally relevant education. In 4-5 well-written paragraphs, address the following questions in your post based on your current profession and organizational affiliation: How would you create culturally relevant opportunities for students of color to engage in the college access process? What social, academic, and … Read more
Effective college-readiness programs Review the elements of an effective college-readiness program from this week’s introduction and address each of the questions below: Do you agree with these elements? Why or why not? How do these elements complement or contradict previous course readings and materials? What is missing? Are there any lessons within the list of … Read more
College readiness PROFILE OF A COLLEGE-READY SCHOOL In 1981 (updated in 2015), the Jesuit Secondary Education Association (JSEA) published a monograph now entitled Profile of the Graduate at Graduation (Jesuit Schools Network, 2015). The profile indicated five high-level categories with specific qualities included in each category. In 4-5 paragraphs, create a brief profile of a college-ready high … Read more
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