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Blog Post #2: Differentiation in your classroom setting

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Differentiation In Your Classroom Setting: Chapter 1: What is Differentiation? What are the 4 key elements of differentiating instruction-describe each element in your own words and why it is important: 1. Content: what student learn, Content is the actual material or skills that students need to understand. When we differentiate content, we adjust the level of reading, the materials we use, or the way information is presented so each student can access it. Students don’t all start at the same place. Some need more support and others need more challenge. Changing the content helps every student learn the same big idea, but at a level that makes sense for them. 2. Process: how students learn, Process is the way students make sense of the content like through discussions, hands-on activities, graphic organizers, or small groups. Differentiating the process means giving students different ways to practice and explore the lesson. Every student learns differently. Some students need movem...
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Blog Post #1: Assessments Reflections

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  Assessments Reflections SECTION 1: STOT Assessment Reflection: How can you use this assessment to inform and guide your learning in your student teaching experience? I can use this assessment to identify areas where I am strong and areas where I need improvement, such as lesson planning, differentiation, and meeting the needs of ELL and SPED students. Feedback from my cooperating teacher will help me refine my teaching strategies and better support all learners. It also encourages me to reflect on my own biases and how they might impact my teaching. Overall, this assessment serves as a guide to help me grow into an effective and responsive teacher. In your personal opinion, what are the inherent limitations of this assessment in terms of your "performance" as a student teacher? One limitation is that the assessment may not fully capture the day-to-day interactions and relationships I build with students, which are a crucial part of teaching. It may also emphasize observabl...
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Blog Post #2.4: Create a Graphic Organizer/Thinking Map

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  High-Impact Instruction: A Framework for Great Teaching Graphic Organizer/ Thinking Map:  Spider Web Map of Chapters 1-4: Main Ideas   Write a 4-5 sentence reflection : Making the graphic organizer was interesting because I had to choose the most important points without adding too many details. I noticed that as a learner, I often want to include too much information, so this process challenged me to focus on what truly mattered. It helped me realize how easy it is to get lost in the details and how important it is to simplify and highlight key concepts. Seeing my thoughts laid out visually not only made things clearer but also helped me understand how the different ideas connected to each other. It’s important to ask students to make their thinking visible through learning maps because it encourages them to actively engage with the material, identify the main ideas, and understand the relationships between concepts. This process supports deeper thinking and allows st...
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Blog Post #2.3: Collage of Assessment Practices

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  Collage of Assessment Practices ASSESSMENT Definitions: Interim/Benchmark:  1 visual/piece of evidence of this type of assessment:  This is an example of what one of our second graders will read when it is time for them to be tested. Interim/Benchmark:  At my school sit,e we test students three times a year in the fall, winter, and spring to see what they already know, what they’ve improved on, and what they still need help with. This helps us teachers figure out the best way to support each student, whether it’s through small group lessons, extra practice, or different teaching strategies. It’s all about making sure students are learning and growing.  WHY (Rationale for this kind of assessment: When, where, and why would you use this assessment as a teacher?): As a teacher, it's super important to track our student's growth throughout the year. Testing them at the beginning of the year helps us see what they already know and what areas they might need extra s...
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Blog Post #2.2: Intelligence & Knowledge:

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  Intelligence & Knowledge: What is intelligence? What do you think about your own intelligence?  Intelligence is how well you learn, think, and solve problems. It’s not just about remembering facts or taking tests. It's about adapting, thinking critically, and coming up with creative solutions when things get tricky. Some people are good with numbers, others are great with emotions or connecting with people. It’s all about how you use what you know to understand the world and deal with whatever comes your way. So, it’s less about what you know and more about how you think and use that knowledge. My own intelligence is adding creativity. I believe that we should be able to express ourselves through many series  whether it’s art, writing, music, or even in how we solve problems. Creativity allows us to think outside the box, challenge norms, and find new ways of understanding the world around us. It’s not just about being "good" at something, but about using your imagi...
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Blog Post 2.1

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Part 1: Content Reflection Describe how you believe teacher "WITHITNESS" (Jennings, p. 43) reduces teacher bias and improves the culture of a classroom. What does "whiteness"  look   like in a classroom setting? What does it   feel   like?      Teachers with withitness are better able to recognize and reflect on their reactions to students. They can more clearly see if they are unconsciously favoring certain students or misinterpreting the behaviors of others due to biases. Whether these biases are based on race, socioeconomic status, gender, or other factors.      Withitness in a classroom culture where students feel seen, respected, and understood. Teachers who demonstrate withitness are attuned to the emotional atmosphere of the room and respond in ways that foster safety and trust.  Creating a supportive and safe environment : When a teacher is mindful of the emotional needs of their students, they can more effectively interven...
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