As you have read in the Instructor Guidance for this week, evidence-based strategies (EBP) strategies are essential to effective instruction in special education. In this discussion, you will explore EBP strategies in your area of focus and share information with Mr. Franklin.
Initial Post: Post an initial response that addresses the following areas using the discussion board forum:
Access the What Works Clearinghouse Links to an external site.to find “What Works Based on the Evidence?” Explore the sources available to familiarize yourself with the site. Then, navigate to topics that work for children and youth with disabilities. You may select specific grade levels at this point and/or add parameters or filters for specific content areas (e.g., behavior, literacy, etc.). Select one EBP strategy listed to review and construct a summary for Mr. Franklin that could be used with one or more of the students in his classroom. Include the strategy, list the content areas you searched to find it, and provide two details as to why it is considered EBP.
Guided Response: You are required to substantively respond in writing on the discussion board to at least two of your colleagues by Day 7 (the following Monday). Respond to your peers as if you are Mr. Franklin receiving the information about EBP instructional strategies. Ask questions and make connections for how the strategy might be applicable across students in your classroom. As you review the posts submitted by your peers, some responses may also consider how your topic may be similar (or different) to others in our class. Consider asking additional clarifying questions or providing sources to extend the discussion.
This forum should be used as a scholarly platform to discuss similar or opposing ideas and career goals and to provide additional sources that you may have found helpful to your own learning and preparation.
Though two replies are the basic expectation, for deeper engagement and application of the material, you are encouraged to provide responses to any comments or questions others have given to you (including your instructor) before Day 7. This ongoing engagement in the discussion will deepen the conversation while providing opportunities to demonstrate your content expertise, critical thinking, and real-world experiences with this topic.
http://ies.ed.gov/ncee/wwc/
