When creating a curriculum, all the research I did pointed to certain steps that you should take in order to create something effective and successful.
1. define the objective of the curriculum
2. choose an appropriate title
3. create a scope and a sequence
4. determine a teaching approach
5. build in an assessment component
6. establish a system of curriculum evaluation
Other research I did included an addendum of how to create your own.
http://goldenwestcollege.edu/accreditation2011-2012/evidence/StandardIIA/OnlineCourseAddendum.pdf
Wednesday, May 21, 2014
Section 504
What is it and What does it do?
Section 504 is a federal law designed to protect the rights of individuals with disabilities in programs and activities that receive Federal financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Education (ED) (ed.gov).
The Section 504 regulations require a school district to provide a "free appropriate public education" (FAPE) to each qualified student with a disability who is in the school district's jurisdiction, regardless of the nature or severity of the disability. Under Section 504, FAPE consists of the provision of regular or special education and related aids and services designed to meet the student's individual educational needs as adequately as the needs of nondisabled students are met.
Section 504 requires recipients to provide to students with disabilities appropriate educational services designed to meet the individual needs of such students to the same extent as the needs of students without disabilities are met. An appropriate education for a student with a disability under the Section 504 regulations could consist of education in regular classrooms, education in regular classes with supplementary services, and/or special education and related services.
The Difference between 504 plan and an IEP.
A student cannot have both a 504 and an IEP. Students who qualify under section 504 must have a 504 plan that outlines the services to be provided. Some students will also qualify under the more stringent IDEA (the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act). These students will have an IEP rather than a 504 plan.
For example, if a student needed auxiliary aids and services, that would be under the students 504 plan. If they needed additional accommodations, they would have an IEP.
Section 504 is a federal law designed to protect the rights of individuals with disabilities in programs and activities that receive Federal financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Education (ED) (ed.gov).
The Section 504 regulations require a school district to provide a "free appropriate public education" (FAPE) to each qualified student with a disability who is in the school district's jurisdiction, regardless of the nature or severity of the disability. Under Section 504, FAPE consists of the provision of regular or special education and related aids and services designed to meet the student's individual educational needs as adequately as the needs of nondisabled students are met.
Section 504 requires recipients to provide to students with disabilities appropriate educational services designed to meet the individual needs of such students to the same extent as the needs of students without disabilities are met. An appropriate education for a student with a disability under the Section 504 regulations could consist of education in regular classrooms, education in regular classes with supplementary services, and/or special education and related services.
The Difference between 504 plan and an IEP.
A student cannot have both a 504 and an IEP. Students who qualify under section 504 must have a 504 plan that outlines the services to be provided. Some students will also qualify under the more stringent IDEA (the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act). These students will have an IEP rather than a 504 plan.
For example, if a student needed auxiliary aids and services, that would be under the students 504 plan. If they needed additional accommodations, they would have an IEP.
Monday, May 12, 2014
Differing Fundamental Beliefs
For common issues/ concerns I researched differing fundamental beliefs. Fundamental beliefs can include culture, religion, etc.
they are present in our classroom and there isnt just one way to go about them because each situation will be different.
I couldn't find too much on the subject, but the biggest thing I found was to stay neutral. If you have to teach a touchy subject, stay close to the textbook and avoid any bias you may have at all times.
Research your community and see what the religious affliations there are around the school and in the school as well and familiarize yourself with each one. Research, research, research.
Never single out your students for being of a different belief if you know about it, unless the student is completely comfortable.
Build an assignment for everyone about their families and background. It could help you become comfortable and the students as well.
The biggest thing in my opinion is to stay neutral and objective as possible.
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