Essential Elements Students will develop a PPT that will demonstrate substantive understanding of the six components of reading as a process: Oral Language, Phonological Awareness, Phonics, Fluency, Vocabulary, and Comprehension. The Essential Elements of Reading Instruction PPT will include an overview of EACH of the six components of reading including: Definition of EACH component: (Minimum […]
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What is semantics and why is it important to teach students about semantics (i.e. the relationship between words, phrases and sentences)?
Discussion Post It is important for teacher to help ELLs understand how individual words, phrases and sentences work together to form meaning. Another important component is vocabulary. ELLs also need effective vocabulary instruction. Based on your readings this week: What is semantics and why is it important to teach students about semantics (i.e. the relationship […]
Do you think it is important for teachers to always include activities like these when introducing new materials such as science, vocabulary, math, and reading, among other subject areas?
Discussion Board 6 – EDU 130 Research says that students need many interactions with a new concept to “own it” or “master it” Answer all the three questions in question form and number the questions Below is also a link for an article to answer these 3 questions. To Learn, Students Need to DO Something […]
Compare the differences between the theory you have chosen and at least one current approach/theory of management.
Week 1 Discussion Respond to all of the following questions using the lessons and vocabulary found in the readings: Theories of management originated in the early 1900s. They have influenced how we view management today. Select one of the following bullet points for your initial response: Research one of the early theories of management and […]
Do L2 learners show more interest in the use of games as learning activities than traditional activities?
Using Games to Develop English Vocabulary: A Case Study of the Intermediate School Students in Najran Introduction Over the past centuries, there have been criticisms on the use of games to teach, and this was greatly based on the proposition that the nature of learning was very consequential. However, the importance of adopting the use […]
What experiences do you have with people with Down syndrome?
Discussion prompt: Imagine your friend asked you, “What is Down syndrome?” How would you explain it to them? What experiences do you have with people with Down syndrome? How have people with Downs syndrome been depicted in pop culture in the past? How are they depicted today? Did the video(s) you watched change the way […]
How do the formal qualities convey mood/tone/emotion?
Choose a work of art from the Romantic period that depicts Revolution/war (or anything related to it). Utilize the vocabulary you are learning in this module to examine the work’s formal qualities. Once you have completed your examination, discuss the following: How do the formal qualities convey mood/tone/emotion? How are you (the viewer) encouraged to […]
What were some of the effective vocabulary instructional strategies you viewed in this video?
Topic: Vocabulary Instruction Prompt: http://explicitinstruction.org/video-elementary/elementary-video-4/ Watch the video on vocabulary instruction and notice how Dr. Archer uses explicit instruction to introduce new vocabulary words. What were some of the effective vocabulary instructional strategies you viewed in this video? What are some follow-up activities to reinforce the words throughout the week? Why do you think those […]
What suggestions does the author present for working with gifted readers?
Emu 520 Journal Part I. Think back to your own early schooling. Do you remember having to look up definitions for vocabulary words? Do you feel you benefited from that experience? How will you teach vocabulary differently? Part II. As educators, many of us tend to focus on our struggling students and do not take […]
What kinds of issues or ideas concern them-What kinds of materials or processes do they use?
Fantasy The Prompt: Select and watch at least one full episode from the Art21: Art in the 21st Century series: https://art21.org/series/art-in-the-twenty-first-century/ Please watch the video FANTASY from Season 5 Links to an external site. Take notes on two of the artists discussed in the episode (or in different episodes if you watch more than one […]
