Imagine this scenario: Over the past several years, large immigrant populations have moved into your community. Parents and other community stakeholders attend a school board meeting questioning board members regarding how the school is responding to the diverse needs of the students and families attending your community’s public schools. They are questioning what types of culturally responsive trainings and strategies are being implemented to meet the diverse needs of all students. For this Assignment, you will design a pamphlet for the school board, constituents, parents, and stakeholders, identifying the school’s practice in using evidence-based, culturally responsive teaching practices to cater to the learning needs of diverse learners.
To prepare:
Review the module’s Learning Resources.
Review the Appendix B: Checklist from the U.S. Department of Education’s Identifying and Implementing Educational Practices Supported by Rigorous Evidence article in the Learning Resources.
Consider the diverse learners within your classroom, school, and community.
Think about the information staff members would need to reference when selecting and implementing evidence-based, culturally responsive teaching practices for diverse learners. How might you present this information at a school board meeting to parents, constituents, and other stakeholders?
Create a pamphlet providing information for parents, board members, and stakeholders defining and describing the evidence-based, culturally responsive teaching practices being implemented at the school. The pamphlet should address the following:
Strong, reliable evidence to support the teaching practices
Evidence-based, culturally responsive teaching practices that encourage multicultural viewpoints and the inclusion of knowledge relevant to the students’ needs and abilities
Identification of teaching practices that bridge cultural differences through effective communication and that are reflective of students’ backgrounds
For this Assignment and all scholarly writing in this course and throughout your program, you will be required to use APA style (7th edition).
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePamphlet I……The pamphlet provides information for parents, board members, and stakeholders defining and describing the evidence-based culturally responsive teaching practices being implemented at the school.
4 pts
Advanced
In addition to indicators in the Proficient column, the part exemplary in all aspects of quality (including both mechanics of writing and clarity/analysis of thinking), is thoroughly developed, and exceeds expectations for graduate-level work, including scholarly writing, resources, organization, and APA format.
3 pts
Proficient
The part includes all required components and describes key points. The presentation is of good quality (may include very few errors in mechanics) and shows clarity of thinking. It fully meets expectations for graduate-level work, including scholarly writing, resources, organization, and APA format.
2 pts
Emerging
The part includes all required criteria and identifies key points. The presentation is of minimal quality (may include very few errors in mechanics) and minimal clarity of thinking. It partially meets expectations for graduate-level work, including scholarly writing, resources, organization, and APA format.
1 pts
Novice
The part is missing information or is of unacceptable quality (includes errors in mechanics and inconsistent clarity in thinking), and/or lags behind expectations for graduate-level work.
4 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePamphlet II…The pamphlet Includes:……- Strong, reliable evidence to support the teaching practices
4 pts
Advanced
In addition to indicators in the Proficient column, the part exemplary in all aspects of quality (including both mechanics of writing and clarity/analysis of thinking), is thoroughly developed, and exceeds expectations for graduate-level work, including scholarly writing, resources, organization, and APA format.
3 pts
Proficient
The part includes all required components and describes key points. The presentation is of good quality (may include very few errors in mechanics) and shows clarity of thinking. It fully meets expectations for graduate-level work, including scholarly writing, resources, organization, and APA format.
2 pts
Emerging
The part includes all required criteria and identifies key points. The presentation is of minimal quality (may include very few errors in mechanics) and minimal clarity of thinking. It partially meets expectations for graduate-level work, including scholarly writing, resources, organization, and APA format.
1 pts
Novice
The part is missing information or is of unacceptable quality (includes errors in mechanics and inconsistent clarity in thinking), and/or lags behind expectations for graduate-level work.
4 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePamphlet III……The pamphlet includes:…- Evidence-based, culturally responsive teaching practices that encourage multicultural viewpoints and the inclusion of knowledge relevant to the students’ needs and abilities.
4 pts
Advanced
In addition to indicators in the Proficient column, the part exemplary in all aspects of quality (including both mechanics of writing and clarity/analysis of thinking), is thoroughly developed, and exceeds expectations for graduate-level work, including scholarly writing, resources, organization, and APA format.
3 pts
Proficient
The part includes all required components and describes key points. The presentation is of good quality (may include very few errors in mechanics) and shows clarity of thinking. It fully meets expectations for graduate-level work, including scholarly writing, resources, organization, and APA format.
2 pts
Emerging
The part includes all required criteria and identifies key points. The presentation is of minimal quality (may include very few errors in mechanics) and minimal clarity of thinking. It partially meets expectations for graduate-level work, including scholarly writing, resources, organization, and APA format.
1 pts
Novice
The part is missing information or is of unacceptable quality (includes errors in mechanics and inconsistent clarity in thinking), and/or lags behind expectations for graduate-level work.
4 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePamphlet IV……The pamphlet includes:…- Identification of teaching practices that bridge cultural differences through effective communication and that are reflective of students’ backgrounds.
4 pts
Advanced
In addition to indicators in the Proficient column, the part exemplary in all aspects of quality (including both mechanics of writing and clarity/analysis of thinking), is thoroughly developed, and exceeds expectations for graduate-level work, including scholarly writing, resources, organization, and APA format.
References
Coyne, M. D., Kame’enui, E. J., & Carnine, D. W. (2011). Effective teaching strategies that accommodate diverse learners (4th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson.
Chapter 1, “Introduction”
Chapter 2, “Characteristics of Students with Diverse Learning and Curricular Needs”
To prepare:
Review the module’s Learning Resources.
Review the Appendix B: Checklist from the U.S. Department of Education’s Identifying and Implementing Educational Practices Supported by Rigorous Evidence article in the Learning Resources.
Consider the diverse learners within your classroom, school, and community.
Think about the information staff members would need to reference when selecting and implementing evidence-based, culturally responsive teaching practices for diverse learners. How might you present this information at a school board meeting to parents, constituents, and other stakeholders?
Create a pamphlet providing information for parents, board members, and stakeholders defining and describing the evidence-based, culturally responsive teaching practices being implemented at the school. The pamphlet should address the following:
Strong, reliable evidence to support the teaching practices
Evidence-based, culturally responsive teaching practices that encourage multicultural viewpoints and the inclusion of knowledge relevant to the students’ needs and abilities
Identification of teaching practices that bridge cultural differences through effective communication and that are reflective of students’ backgrounds
For this Assignment and all scholarly writing in this course and throughout your program, you will be required to use APA style (7th edition).
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePamphlet I……The pamphlet provides information for parents, board members, and stakeholders defining and describing the evidence-based culturally responsive teaching practices being implemented at the school.
4 pts
Advanced
In addition to indicators in the Proficient column, the part exemplary in all aspects of quality (including both mechanics of writing and clarity/analysis of thinking), is thoroughly developed, and exceeds expectations for graduate-level work, including scholarly writing, resources, organization, and APA format.
3 pts
Proficient
The part includes all required components and describes key points. The presentation is of good quality (may include very few errors in mechanics) and shows clarity of thinking. It fully meets expectations for graduate-level work, including scholarly writing, resources, organization, and APA format.
2 pts
Emerging
The part includes all required criteria and identifies key points. The presentation is of minimal quality (may include very few errors in mechanics) and minimal clarity of thinking. It partially meets expectations for graduate-level work, including scholarly writing, resources, organization, and APA format.
1 pts
Novice
The part is missing information or is of unacceptable quality (includes errors in mechanics and inconsistent clarity in thinking), and/or lags behind expectations for graduate-level work.
4 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePamphlet II…The pamphlet Includes:……- Strong, reliable evidence to support the teaching practices
4 pts
Advanced
In addition to indicators in the Proficient column, the part exemplary in all aspects of quality (including both mechanics of writing and clarity/analysis of thinking), is thoroughly developed, and exceeds expectations for graduate-level work, including scholarly writing, resources, organization, and APA format.
3 pts
Proficient
The part includes all required components and describes key points. The presentation is of good quality (may include very few errors in mechanics) and shows clarity of thinking. It fully meets expectations for graduate-level work, including scholarly writing, resources, organization, and APA format.
2 pts
Emerging
The part includes all required criteria and identifies key points. The presentation is of minimal quality (may include very few errors in mechanics) and minimal clarity of thinking. It partially meets expectations for graduate-level work, including scholarly writing, resources, organization, and APA format.
1 pts
Novice
The part is missing information or is of unacceptable quality (includes errors in mechanics and inconsistent clarity in thinking), and/or lags behind expectations for graduate-level work.
4 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePamphlet III……The pamphlet includes:…- Evidence-based, culturally responsive teaching practices that encourage multicultural viewpoints and the inclusion of knowledge relevant to the students’ needs and abilities.
4 pts
Advanced
In addition to indicators in the Proficient column, the part exemplary in all aspects of quality (including both mechanics of writing and clarity/analysis of thinking), is thoroughly developed, and exceeds expectations for graduate-level work, including scholarly writing, resources, organization, and APA format.
3 pts
Proficient
The part includes all required components and describes key points. The presentation is of good quality (may include very few errors in mechanics) and shows clarity of thinking. It fully meets expectations for graduate-level work, including scholarly writing, resources, organization, and APA format.
2 pts
Emerging
The part includes all required criteria and identifies key points. The presentation is of minimal quality (may include very few errors in mechanics) and minimal clarity of thinking. It partially meets expectations for graduate-level work, including scholarly writing, resources, organization, and APA format.
1 pts
Novice
The part is missing information or is of unacceptable quality (includes errors in mechanics and inconsistent clarity in thinking), and/or lags behind expectations for graduate-level work.
4 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePamphlet IV……The pamphlet includes:…- Identification of teaching practices that bridge cultural differences through effective communication and that are reflective of students’ backgrounds.
4 pts
Advanced
In addition to indicators in the Proficient column, the part exemplary in all aspects of quality (including both mechanics of writing and clarity/analysis of thinking), is thoroughly developed, and exceeds expectations for graduate-level work, including scholarly writing, resources, organization, and APA format.
References
Coyne, M. D., Kame’enui, E. J., & Carnine, D. W. (2011). Effective teaching strategies that accommodate diverse learners (4th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson.
Chapter 1, “Introduction”
Chapter 2, “Characteristics of Students with Diverse Learning and Curricular Needs”
Burns, M. K., & Ysseldyke, J. E. (2009). Reported prevalence of evidence-based instructional practices in special educationLinks to an external site.. Journal of Special Education, 43(1), 3-11.
Cook, B. G., & Cook, S. C. (2013). Unraveling evidence-based practices in special education.Links to an external site. The Journal of Special Education, 47(2), 71-82.
Cook, B. G., Tankersley, M., & Landrum, T. J. (2009). Determining evidence-based practices in special education.Links to an external site. Exceptional Children, 75(3), 365-383.
Council for Exceptional Children: Standards for evidence-based practices in special education. (2014). Teaching Exceptional Children,Links to an external site. 46(6), 206-212.
U.S. Department of Education. (2003, December). Identifying and implementing educational practices supported by rigorous evidence: A user friendly guideLinks to an external site.. Retrieved from https://ies.ed.gov/ncee/pubs/evidence_based/appendix_a.asp
https://ies.ed.gov/ncee/pubs/evidence_based/appendix_a.asp
Note: Look for the PDF download link.
What Works Clearinghouse. (2008). Procedures and standards handbook (version 2.1).Links to an external site.Retrieved from https://ies.ed.gov/ncee/wwc/Docs/referenceresources/wwc_procedures_v2_1_standards_handbook.pdf
