Part 1
Identify a small group with similar learning needs in your field experience classroom Observe a variety of differentiation strategies utilized with this group and other students during your Field Experience hours. Discuss differentiation strategies with your host teacher and how to meet these needs when you plan your own lesson in Week 4. Collect notes on how a teacher differentiates lessons and which teaching strategies are implemented for diverse learners. Imagine you are conducting a parent curriculum night. Create a digital presentation explaining how you promote student learning through differentiation strategies. In this presentation, explain how you meet the needs of all learning styles and ability levels. For your presentation use PowerPoint. Describe how each of the following topics relates to effective planning to promote student learning: Grouping for effective instruction Instructional strategies for differentiation that address the variation of physical, social, moral, emotional, and cognitive development in all learners A variety of strategies that cover the Continuum of Instructional Strategies in Chapter 5, Figure 5.1, of Burden and Byrd (2019, p.120) Specific strategies for second language learners, gifted students, and students with disabilities Strategies that involve student communication to enhance student learning Strategies for the online learning environment Other ideas that you might use or your host teacher uses Cite any course readings and other resources according to APA style. Part 2 Read the course text and articles. Locate a children’s book on listening or communication. Read through the activities in the Arshi article in the Week 3 Learning Resources. Use #8, Telephone, or any of the activities that you believe is appropriate for the importance of listening when communicating. Read the book you choose to the class, and discuss the importance of listening carefully in order to communicate effectively. Choose one of the listening activities from the website, and complete the activity with the class. Submit a 2- to 3-page paper that includes: Title and author of the book used for the introduction to the activity Description of the listening activity you completed with the students Identification and description of the specific listening skills that were incorporated throughout the reading of the book and activity Reflection on the importance of listening for both the teacher and students in order to communicate effectively