ECTL 470 - Alternative Pathways to Teaching: Seminar Series

• Identify different approaches to learning according to students diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
• Apply principles of differentiated instruction, including theories of language acquisition, stages of language, and academic language development.
• Use appropriate assessments to Identify verbal and writing language needs.
• Identify appropriate professionals with whom to work regarding the special education needs of a child.
• Use appropriate terminology regarding students with special needs.
• Discuss their roles and responsibilities in reporting suspected child abuse using appropriate protocols.
• Use assessment driven data to drive planning decisions regarding mathematics use in the classroom.
• Discuss state and teacher assessment data with parents and other consumers.
• Discuss learner-centered and inquiry-based practices in the classroom and create a lesson that incorporates these strategies in the classroom.
• Compare the 21st century classroom to the traditional model
• Discuss the role of technology in the classroom and use a technology tool to create a lesson.
• Discuss Standard V, the TPA, and Online APT