Assignment: Field Experience - Science Lesson / Behavior Management Approach
Observe a science lesson being taught in the classroom. Write a 250-500 word reflection based on your observation that addresses the following questions.
1. Did the science teacher integrate other content areas into the science lesson, such as reading, writing, math, and technology?
2. Did the teacher incorporate technology into the lesson?
3. What supplies/handouts, if any, did the teacher use?
4. Were science standards used?
5. What types of assessments were used by the teacher?
6. Was differentiated instruction evident?
7. Was this lesson successful? If so, what made it successful?
8. Would you try this approach in the future once you are in the classroom or in control of the lesson creation? Why or why not?
9. How would you make this lesson more successful/engaging?
Prepare this assignment according to the APA
Details:
Design a PowerPoint presentation demonstrating five different technology resources that can be used to enhance science and math instruction. These could be apps, computer programs, videos, websites, etc.
In a 10-15 slide PowerPoint presentation, include the following:
1. A detailed description of each technology and how it works
2. An explanation of how technology components align to standards.
3. Completed Technology Presentation form for each technology
Please follow the following rubric
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Technology Resources
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Descriptions of each technology, how it works, and how components align to standards are thoroughly explained and insightful. Technology form is complete for each technology.
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Presentation of Content
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The content is written clearly and concisely. Ideas universally progress and relate to each other. The project includes motivating questions and advanced organizers. The project gives the audience a clear sense of the main idea.
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Layout
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The layout is visually pleasing and contributes to the overall message with appropriate use of headings, subheadings, and white space. Text is appropriate in length for the target audience and to the point. The background and colors enhance the readability of the text.
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Thesis Development and Purpose
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The writer uses a variety of sentence constructions, figures of speech, and word choice in distinctive and creative ways that are appropriate to purpose, discipline, and scope.
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Language Use and Audience Awareness (includes sentence construction, word choice, etc.)
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There is a sophisticated construction of paragraphs and transitions. Ideas progress and relate to each other. Paragraph and transition construction guide the reader. Paragraph structure is seamless.
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Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)
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Writer is clearly in control of standard, written academic English.
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Research Citations (in-text citations for paraphrasing and direct quotes, and reference page listing and formatting, as appropriate to assignment and style)
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In-text citations and a reference page are complete and correct. The documentation of cited sources is free of error.
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7. Behavior Management Approach
Details:
For this assignment, focus on the group of students in your program of study.
In a 1,000-1,250 word essay, include the following:
• Develop a scenario revolving around a student's disruptive behavior. Consider your previous practicum and personal experiences.
• Apply a behavior management approach from this course that will promote a stimulating learning environment.
• Clearly identify the behavior management approach in your thesis statement.
• Clearly label the steps to your approach in subheadings.
• Consider including dialog between teacher and students.
Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide
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Technology Resources
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Descriptions of each technology, how it works, and how components align to standards are thoroughly explained and insightful. Technology form is complete for each technology.
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Presentation of Content
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The content is written clearly and concisely. Ideas universally progress and relate to each other. The project includes motivating questions and advanced organizers. The project gives the audience a clear sense of the main idea.
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Layout
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The layout is visually pleasing and contributes to the overall message with appropriate use of headings, subheadings, and white space. Text is appropriate in length for the target audience and to the point. The background and colors enhance the readability of the text.
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Thesis Development and Purpose
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The writer uses a variety of sentence constructions, figures of speech, and word choice in distinctive and creative ways that are appropriate to purpose, discipline, and scope.
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Language Use and Audience Awareness (includes sentence construction, word choice, etc.)
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There is a sophisticated construction of paragraphs and transitions. Ideas progress and relate to each other. Paragraph and transition construction guide the reader. Paragraph structure is seamless.
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Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)
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Writer is clearly in control of standard, written academic English.
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Research Citations (in-text citations for paraphrasing and direct quotes, and reference page listing and formatting, as appropriate to assignment and style)
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In-text citations and a reference page are complete and correct. The documentation of cited sources is free of error.
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