How can the classroom teacher fully support identified (and unidentified) students when there is a deficit of special education teachers available?

1. How can the classroom teacher fully support identified (and unidentified) students when there is a deficit of special education teachers available? How are students appropriately accommodated when a classroom is bursting at the seams and overcrowded?

2. Is it fair to focus on unequal starting points in life, or does this approach risk promoting a victim mentality instead of empowering individuals to overcome challenges?

PART 2

Instructions

Deep-dive into at least 3 resources and respond to the four reflection questions (ATTACHMENT PART B) Justify/Refer to the resources that shaped your perspective in your reflection.

(806) Every Opportunity – YouTube

(806) The Right to Read 2023 Trailer – YouTube

See Attachment Part 1 A and ATTACHEMENT Part 1 B

PART 2 RUBRIC

Level 5 Level 4 Level 3 Student shows meaningful reflection and synthesizes class materials into 3 or more relevant connections. Module learning is applied to the educator’s respective pedagogical practices (content area, grade- levels, school-specific challenges, stakeholders, needs, ideas, etc.) in rich detail. Verbal, oral, and/or

Student provides a satisfactory reflection but does not synthesize class materials into more than 1-2 relevant connections. Module learning is applied to the educator’s current practices in sufficient detail. Verbal, oral, and/or presentational communication is strong but lacks consistent professional polish and visual organization.

Student identifies 1 new connection and has reflected in manner related to the prompt. Details in reflection could be more robust & clear. Student has attempted to apply materials and concepts to their current pedagogical sphere as an educator but could strengthen professional delivery and organization for ease of understanding.

presentational communication is professional, polished, and visually organized.

PART 3

Write a 3 paragraph “elevator speech” to a parent who is at the end of their patience with supporting their child’s reading (or content mastery) at home. Reflect on the various components of a culturally responsive pedagogy. Think strategically of your educational tagline (philosophy) or one top strategy that can invite a family’s efforts at home to support academic success & hope at school.

PART4

What is explicit vocabulary instruction? How do you currently plan and teach vocabulary?

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