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Use verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with peers, instructor and professionals at a beginning level.
- 1.1 Demonstrate verbal and non-verbal assertiveness skills.
- 1.2 Speak with clarity and organized thought to convey meaning.
- 1.3 Demonstrate active listening skills that reveal understanding of content and feeling through participation in discussion.
- 1.4 Demonstrate effective teamwork through class activities and projects.
- 1.5 Apply basic principles of language, spelling, grammar, and syntax to produce clear, organized written communication.
- 1.6 Organize ideas logically to accurately convey meaning in written communication.
- 1.7 Determine the appropriate lines of communication in creating and sustaining collaboration with peers, instructor and professionals.
2.
Examine human motivation, modalities of learning and behavior from foundation sciences.
- 2.1 Identify the principles of human motivation.
- 2.2 Describe the implication of human motivation on learning.
- 2.3 Identify the components of foundation sciences.
- 2.4 Define the foundation sciences.
- 2.5 List the modalities of learning and behavior.
- 2.6 Illustrate the implications of the modalities of learning and behavior on learning.
3.
Analyze components for motivation of learners.
- 3.1 Differentiate behaviors needed for a positive classroom climate.
- 3.2 Identify democratic principles needed to promote positive classroom climate.
- 3.3 Recognize the value of intrinsic motivation in student's life-long learning.
- 3.4 Describe methods to promote students learning from peers.
- 3.5 Select strategies to promote peer relationships in learning.
4.
Identify classroom management methods and the effects on learning.
- 4.1 List elements of a positive classroom climate.
- 4.2 Name the principles of effective classroom management.
- 4.3 Describe how to engage students in individual and group learning activities.
- 4.4 Present plans for engaging students in individual and group learning activities.
- 4.5 Name ways to encourage students asking questions and generating problems to solve.
5.
Explain different organizational patterns of classrooms/buildings.
- 5.1 Recognize impact of classroom positions on building management.
- 5.2 Define impact of organizational patterns of classrooms in buildings.
- 5.3 Illustrate information gained on importance of physical environment of learners.
- 5.4 Recognize relationship of learning and the physical environment.
- 5.5 Examine environment as a learning tool.
6.
Analyze different learning styles.
- 6.1 List different learning styles.
- 6.2 Describe the effects of different learning styles.
- 6.3 Identify plans to assess different learning styles.
- 6.4 Recognize the impact of different learning styles on learning.
- 6.5 Describe strategies to assist learning within parameters of different learning styles.
- 6.6 Associate stereotypes, biases and prejudices regarding learning styles.
7.
Explain the impact of exceptionality in the classroom.
- 7.1 Define exceptionality in the classroom.
- 7.2 Describe the characteristics of exceptionality in the classroom.
- 7.3 List the exceptionalities common in the classroom.
- 7.4 Recognize the impact on learning of exceptionality in the classroom.
- 7.5 Develop a plan to assess exceptionality in the classroom.
- 7.6 Recognize stereotypes, biases and prejudices regarding exceptionality in the classroom.
- 7.7 Discover developmentally appropriate tasks for the exceptional child.
- 7.8 Prepare a plan to deliver developmentally appropriate tasks for the exceptional child.
- 7.9 Illustrate collaborative work needed to provide educational opportunities for the exceptional child.
8.
Discuss components of diversity in students.
- 8.1 Define diversity among learners in the classroom.
- 8.2 Describe the characteristics of diversity in learners in the classroom.
- 8.3 Describe the effects of diversity in learners in the classroom.
- 8.4 Develop plans to assess diversity in learners in the classroom.
- 8.5 Recognize stereotypes, biases and prejudices regarding diversity in learners in the classroom.
- 8.6 Develop plans for creating learning experiences for culturally diverse learners.
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