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Common Core State Standards (CCSS)<\/p>\n
Chapter 5 states:<\/p>\n
Differentiated instruction is built on a foundation of effective teaching practices. Quality curriculum is one of these defining principles, as what is taught serves as the basis for how it is taught. Quality curriculum has its basis in standards, or descriptions of student outcomes in content areas. (p1)<\/p>\n
However, many educators have concerns regarding these new standards for various reasons outlined in Chapter 5 in the textbook including, but not limited to:<\/p>\n
The Common Core State Standards (CCSS) are meant to provide educators and parents with a consistent and clear understanding of student expectations. While written to address English Language Arts and Mathematics, the CCSS address college and career ready knowledge and skills in preparing students to transition from high school to college. <\/p>\n
Assignment Instructions:<\/strong><\/p>\n First, read Chapter 5 of the course text. Then view the webinar, \u201cCommon Core State Standards: Where Does Differentiating Fit\u201d. <\/p>\n Next, read and respond to the following scenario: <\/p>\n Ms. Phillips instructs in a middle school inclusion class with 20 \u2018typical\u2019 students, three students who have an IEP for a Specific Learning Disability, one student who has an IEP for \u201cOther Health Impairment\u201d (ADHD) and two students who are identified as ELL. \u00a0Her class is beginning with a unit on the American Civil War that will focus on the significance of the Civil War Battle and the reason and significance behind President Lincoln\u2019s Emancipation Proclamation.<\/p>\n As the unit starts, Ms. Phillips provides her students with a KWL chart to share what they already know about the Civil War\u00a0<\/p>\n [img alt=””> <\/p>\n After reviewing the student\u2019s KWL charts (see an example above), Ms. Phillips realizes that she should integrate differentiated strategies to provide a more well-rounded and accurate understanding of the topic and to make it more personally relevant. <\/p>\n For this discussion:<\/p>\n Guided Response:<\/strong> In your guided responses to two peers, the task requires you to assume the role of a school administrator. For each response, please evaluate the alignment of one specific lesson objective with its CCSS and provide additional or alternative, differentiated strategies based on your evaluation.<\/p>\n Discussion 2<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Web Quest for Differentiation<\/p>\n\n
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