Locate Five Scholarly Articles Three Different As

Locate Five Scholarly Articles Three Different As

W2 Read “Read-Only Participants: A Case for Student Communication in Online Classes.” Write a 500-750 word summary of the article.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

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W3 Using the GCU Library, locate five scholarly articles on changes and/or reforms in special education during the past 100 years. http://tutorials.gcumedia.com/libraryWalkThrough/vp02.swf

In a 750-1,000 word essay, compare and contrast the three most significant positive and negative changes in special education. Discuss the changes/reforms you think still need to be made.

Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

W4 Review and download a copy of the InTASC professional teaching standards located in the Topic Materials.http://www.ccsso.org/sites/default/files/2017-11/InTASC_Model_Core_Teaching_Standards_2011.pdf

Based on your review of the InTASC standards, submit a 250-500 word essay in which you:

  1. Summarize the key themes that run through the InTASC standards.
  2. Relate new information that you gleaned from your review.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

W5 A philosophy of education is a statement regarding your beliefs and values about education. This statement is often required as part of the application process in gaining employment as a teacher.

Create a 750-1,000 word draft of your educational philosophy. Your philosophy should be grounded in educational theory. You will revise your educational philosophy throughout your program of study to make it more concise.

In this draft, include statements regarding your beliefs and values in each of the following areas:

  • The purpose of education.
  • Your personal vision of meeting the learning needs of students with exceptionalities using standards-based instruction.
  • Where you stand regarding the perceived role of the teacher as a leader and advocate according to some of the ethical frameworks examined.
  • As a teacher, how you will uphold the expectations of the profession including codes of ethics and professional standards of practice.
  • The types of professional activities and learning communities that would facilitate your lifelong learning.

Include three scholarly references to support your philosophy of education.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.