Assignment Description from WPU( William Peace University – NC) approved course description: Teacher candidates will critique a variety of peer-reviewed research articles regarding instructional practices for students in the adapted curriculum. Teacher candidates will use the philosophical underpinnings of various researchers (Vygotsky, Skinner, Piaget, Erikson, Kohlberg, Freud, etc.) to develop their own philosophy of teaching students with low-incidence disabilities. Project Steps: Review Scoring Rubric Associated with this Assignment Learn about relevant theories of development Human development and behavior; e.g., cognitive, language, social/emotional, psychological, academic, and physical development Overview of theories of development: Individuals and society (07:44) Freud, Erikson, Vygotsky, Kohlberg 8 Stages of Development by Erik Erikson (05:19) Learn about theoretical approaches to student learning and motivation Use a Learning Theory: Constructivism (04:22) (Lev Vygotsky) Use a Learning Theory: Behaviorism (03:24) (B. F. Skinner) Cognitive Learning Theory (05:05) (Jean Piaget) Learn about the significance of developing a personal teaching philosophy Your Teaching Philosophy (04:39) Dr. Andy Johnson This 4-minute mini-lecture describes an overview of what an educational (teaching) philosophy is. It provides questions to help you begin to elucidate your own teaching philosophy. Dr. Andy Johnson, Reading Specialist. Learn about Evidence-based practices (EBPs) and how to analyze the evidence Travers, J. C. (2017). Evaluating claims to avoid pseudoscientific and unproven practices in special education. Intervention in school and clinic, 52(4), 195-203. Learn about 2 selected EBPs (you choose any 2 EBPs) Sign up for a free account to AFIRM modules (sign up for certificate mode) Choose 2 EBP modules to complete (save certificates to upload with project) For each of the selected EBPs, review the Brief Packet for the module. Conduct a literature search on each of your selected EBPs You may use google scholar, or the WPU library to find two studies of interest related to each of your selected EBPs published in 2015 or later. This means you will review 4 studies using the format highlighted in GREEN. Complete a review for each of the selected studies using the HOW TO REVIEW A STUDY IN ONE PARAGRAPH guidelines Example of studies reviewed (start on page 7 or 8) Mckeithan, G. K., & Sabornie, E. J. (2017). Interventions for Secondary Students with High Functioning Autism in General Education Settings: A Descriptive Review. Exceptionality, following article Review APA tip sheet & write your philosophy according to the following guidelines Required Components Title Page Paragraph ONE (8-10 sentences) related to which learning theory (constructivism, behaviorism, cognitivism) guides your beliefs about how children learn and/or how they should be taught. Be sure to mention the associated theorist(s). Paragraph TWO (8-10 sentences) related to which theory of development guides your beliefs and how/why this is relevant to your current or future teaching practice. Be sure to mention the associated theorist(s). Paragraph THREE (8-10 sentences) related to your understanding of what evidence-based practices are in special education and how/why this is relevant to your current or future teaching practice and why we are ethically required to use EBPs in our teaching practice. Paragraphs FOUR-SEVEN (8-10 sentences for each paragraph) about ONE of the TWO EBPs you researched for this assignment. The first two paragraphs should be your reviews of the EBP. The third paragraph should be a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the EBP in your current or future teaching practice. Paragraphs EIGHT-TEN (8-10 sentences for each paragraph) about the other of the TWO EBPs you researched for this assignment. The first two paragraphs should be your reviews of the EBP. The third paragraph should be a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the EBP in your current or future teaching practice. Paragraph ELEVEN (8-10 sentences) related to your beliefs of what an effective special education teacher for students in the adapted curriculum should be able to know and do. Elaborate on why you want to teach, and what you hope to accomplish. Be sure to keep what you previously stated in mind as you sum this up. Reference Section (APA format)
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