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Observation Portfolio – Special education Classroom
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This observation portfolio paper presents a summary of my experience and knowledge gained from analyzing four observation sessions in a special … Classroom
Introduction
This observation portfolio paper presents a summary of my experience and knowledge gained from analyzing four observation sessions in a special education classroom setting. Observation 1 and 2 was conducted in the morning, observation 3 of 4 took place during lunch break, and observation 4 … (Hallahan et al., 2018). Dandy-Walker Malformation (DWM) refers to human brain malfunction that occurs during embryo development.
According to Hallahan et al. (2018), education strategies for students with ASD should include the following: 1) direct instruction skills, 2) behavior management, and 3) instruction in a natural setting. … host teacher. From our interaction, I learned about Vygotsky’s zone of proximal development (ZPD) and scaffolded instruction. The ZPD is defined as “the distance between……
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Shabani, K., Khatib, M., & Ebadi, S. (2010, December). Vygotsky\\\\\\'s Zone of Proximal Development: Instructional Implications and Teachers\\\\\\' Professional Development. Retrieved from https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ1081990.pdf
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… ties with other governmental, human service, and community organizations (Ma, Shen, Krenn, et al., 2015). Therefore, one of the most important subjects in education research and education administration is parental involvement. Researchers need to learn how to increase parental involvement in meaningful ways, ways that yield desired outcomes for individual … parental involvement, which in turn raises student outcome levels (Ule, Zivoder & DuBois-Reymond, 2015). Because of differences in parental attitudes towards involvement, towards education institutions, and towards the value placed on education attainment, it may be difficult to ascertain what works best in each scenario. Moreover, parental and student attitudes towards power distance, communications, and towards parenting practices as a whole will also be factors that play into parental involvement.
Prior research on the determinants of … Holloway, 2018, p. 9). Parental perceptions of the school itself are important factors, but so too is parental perceptions of the……
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Ma, X., Shen, J., Krenn, HY., et al. (2016). A meta-analysis of the relationship between learning outcomes and parental involvement. Educational Psychology Review 28(4): 771-801.
Park, S. & Holloway, S. (2018). Parental Involvement in Adolescents\\' Education: An Examination of the Interplay among School Factors, Parental Role Construction, and Family Income. School Community Journal 28(1): 9-36.
Ule, M., Zivoder, A. & duBois-Reymond, M. (2015). ‘Simply the best for my children’: patterns of parental involvement in education. International Journal of Qualitative Studies in Education 28(3): 329-348.
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Online Studio education
The rise of Web 2.0 Technologies paves the way to a collaborative and interactive learning environment making the exchange of content and collaboration … and collaboration over the web (Loannao, 2018). The internet, since then, started becoming the reservoir of knowledge, giving free access to information and education resources (Loannao, 2018). Because of these developments, online courses and online education began and were incorporated in different education fields as the means of expanding knowledge and enhancing the learning procedure (Loannao, 2018). Studio-based learning is the practical education where the learning is done through doing, relying on the jury system for evaluating and assessing the student’s projects (Siddiqi, 2002). The entire … the jury system for evaluating and assessing the student’s projects (Siddiqi, 2002). The entire course is designed in the traditional pedagogy.
Online Studio education is more than just a different teacher and student interaction format as……
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… of 50 years ago was unable to sustain whatever rigidness it had in the face of the rising combination of media, politics and education about social mores and sexual values. Things that are deviant now—like smoking cigarettes in public—were not deviant 50 years ago, when everyone smoked ……
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Why Online Learning Works
Introduction
With the arrival of the Digital Age and the advent of distance learning, taking college level courses over the Internet has become a real possibility for today’s students seeking a higher education. But is it worth it? Does it provide the kind of quality education that learners need in order to excel in the real world? Or are their drawbacks to distance learning that outweigh the pros? This speech will go over the benefits and advantages of learning online at the college level while addressing … and advantages of learning online at the college level while addressing some of the potential disadvantages that might make some hesitant to pursue distance learning as a viable option.
Why Learning Online is Useful for Adults
Adults tend to have busy schedules, which makes it hard for … while earning a degree is almost zero. The adult, therefore, is……
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?enda?, S., & Odaba??, H. F. (2009). Effects of an online problem based learning course on content knowledge acquisition and critical thinking skills. Computers & Education, 53(1), 132-141.
Yang, Y. T. C., Newby, T. J., & Bill, R. L. (2005). Using Socratic questioning to promote critical thinking skills through asynchronous discussion forums in distance learning environments. The American Journal of Distance Education, 19(3), 163-181.
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… seem like a transition that is too great of a leap for them to welcome. After all, the pedagogy of the studio-based design education has its own special uniqueness that cannot be replicated in a digitalized format. However, what design educators need to realize is that it … about improving the pedagogy by way of innovation. The pedagogy of the past had its place, but today there are new features in education that should be leveraged (Fleischmann, 2013). These features have been embraced in the professional world as well and if design educators want to … online interactions with students and what evidence in the literature is most convincing regarding the viability of online versus face to face studio education.
Arguments for Revamping the Pedagogy
While the studio system has numerous benefits, such as an open format that allows for direct interaction between … served with some kind of……
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How Technology Enhances ESL Students’ Learning Experience
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In the COVID-19 era, education has taken a dramatic turn towards distance learning, meaning that virtual classrooms are now more popular than ever. But what is the effect of the use of technology in an … it to learn to swim. In the digital era, digital natives have been using technology since birth and it is older teachers and education systems that are slow to recognize this fact. This paper will show how technology enhances ESL students' learning experience related to ESL instructional … relevant and help learners to overcome time and space barriers. Some of the benefits of using online learning technology include: the expansion of education opportunities to those who cannot physically be in the classroom; the utilization of software designed to enhance and facilitate the learning experience; the … support they need to stay connected, engaged and active in……
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… learning have had a long relationship with the deaf community. They are the centers where linguistic and cultural transmission takes place. The residential, education institutions for deaf people serve learners at K-12 levels. They avail dormitories for learners who hail from far geographical distance. Usually, each state has built, at least, one residential program of education for the deaf (Romano, 2013). It has also been noted that large communities of the deaf usually settle near a residential school. A … It has also been noted that large communities of the deaf usually settle near a residential school. A good number of states offer education programs that provide language services and training for the deaf, including a rich cultural environment where American Deaf learners are taught American Sign … the non-deaf learners and deaf instructional programs. The current research available suggests that three critical areas should be examined: 1: the……
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...Distance education Arabic Language and Culture Course: Middle East Culture
Abstract
This grant proposal seeks funds to support the development of the Arabic Language and Culture Course. This course will provide opportunities for students to further enhance their Arabic language skills outside the class setting. The target audience is Intermediate Arabic learners who have completed at least two Arabic courses. The primary goals of this proposed course include: preparing students to communicate effectively in Arabic.
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Rationale
This theme of Hookah Lounges enables me as an instructor to incorporate Arabic Culture concurrently with developing the linguistic skills of listening, understanding, speaking, reading, and writing. Hookah Lounges in Dearborn incorporate such elements as traditional Arabic décor and Arabic music. They are regarded by many as a novel and chic way to socialize and embrace multiculturalism. The reason I chose Dearborn is that it has the biggest population of Arabs in the US.……
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Center for Cross-Cultural Learning. (2008). Arabic Course Description and Syllabus. Boston University Morocco Program. Department of Moroccan Languages and Culture CCCL. Retrieved from http://www.bu.edu/abroad/files/2009/12/syllabus-rabat-language-and-liberal-arts-rabat-arabic.pdf
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… engage in fraud or deny people services that are their rightful due.
Third, using virtual learning systems can promote the application of free education and training for people in the community so that they can obtain skilled jobs for themselves. One way to do this is through … in recent years.
Fourth, telehealth systems can provide virtual care to patients who receive medical benefits from the government but cannot drive long distance or overcome obstacles related to time and distance to receive check-ups and other types of care. Telehealth systems allow doctors and nurses to check up on patients without patients have to ……
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