Write an essay (suggested length of 24 pages) in which you describe the contextual factors in the observed classroom and discuss how these factors affect the teaching and learning process. In your essay: 1. Describe three of the following observed classroom factors: physical features, availability of technology equipment and resources, classroom rules and routines, grouping patterns, scheduling, and classroom arrangement. 2. Describe two student characteristics considered when designing instruction and assessing learning (e.g., age, gender, race/ethnicity, special needs, achievement/developmental levels, culture, language, interests, learning styles/modalities, or skill levels). 3. Discuss student skills and prior learning that may influence the development of each of the following three components: learning goals, instruction, and assessment D. Determine learning goals and objectives for this lesson, which will later be incorporated into your lesson plan. Write an essay (suggested length of 12 pages) in which you: 1. List the learning goals that define what you expect students to know and be able to do by the end of the lesson. (These goals must align with learning goals and/or objectives the classroom teacher has established.) 2. Discuss how the goals are aligned with local (where available), state, and national standards. (If no local standards are available, discuss the lack of these standards.) E. Create an original assessment plan to monitor student progress toward learning goal(s) related to mastery of social science concepts. Your plan must include a written pre-assessment, a formative assessment, and a written post-assessment. assessment from your assessment plan with your lesson. 1. Provide blank copies of your pre- and post-assessments. 2. Write an essay (suggested length of 12 pages) in which you: a. Explain how your assessments align with the learning goal(s) and objective(s). b. Explain how your assessments authentically measure student learning. F. Using the attached lesson plan format, develop your original 3040 minute lesson plan. You will need to incorporate specific strategies to increase student comprehension of the content you will be teaching. Submit this lesson plan as an attachment to this task. 1. Develop one of the following original lesson aids to include in your lesson plan: An appropriate worksheet or practice sheet An appropriate instructional game for 24 students (describe the game and its rules in 12 pages) An appropriate 10-question quiz 2. Include one visual aid that complements and extends meaning in the context of your lesson. 1. In a short essay (suggested length of 1 page), analyze the pre- and post-assessment data for evidence of student learning. I. In a short essay (suggested length of 1 page), reflect on and evaluate your lesson presentation as it relates to the evidence of student learning you presented. J. Include all in-text citations and references in APA format.

Write an essay (suggested length of 2-4 pages) in which you describe the contextual factors in the observed classroom and discuss how these factors affect the teaching and learning process. In your essay:
1. Describe three of the following observed classroom factors: physical features, availability of technology equipment and resources, classroom rules and routines, grouping patterns, scheduling, and classroom arrangement.
2. Describe two student characteristics considered when designing instruction and assessing learning (e.g., age, gender, race/ethnicity, special needs, achievement/developmental levels, culture, language, interests, learning styles/modalities, or skill levels).
3. Discuss student skills and prior learning that may influence the development of each of the following three components: learning goals, instruction, and assessment
D. Determine learning goals and objectives for this lesson, which will later be incorporated into your lesson plan. Write an essay (suggested length of 12 pages) in which you:
1. List the learning goals that define what you expect students to know and be able to do by the end of the lesson. (These goals must align with learning goals and/or objectives the classroom teacher has established.)
2. Discuss how the goals are aligned with local (where available), state, and national standards. (If no local standards are available, discuss the lack of these standards.)
E. Create an original assessment plan to monitor student progress toward learning goal(s) related to mastery of social science concepts. Your plan must include a written pre-assessment, a formative assessment, and a written post-assessment.
assessment from your assessment plan with your lesson.
1. Provide blank copies of your pre- and post-assessments.
2. Write an essay (suggested length of 12 pages) in which you:
a. Explain how your assessments align with the learning goal(s) and objective(s).
b. Explain how your assessments authentically measure student learning.
F. Using the attached lesson plan format, develop your original 3040 minute lesson plan. You will need to incorporate specific strategies to increase student comprehension of the content you will be teaching. Submit this lesson plan as an attachment to this task.
1. Develop one of the following original lesson aids to include in your lesson plan:
An appropriate worksheet or practice sheet
An appropriate instructional game for 24 students (describe the game and its rules in 12 pages)
An appropriate 10-question quiz
2. Include one visual aid that complements and extends meaning in the context of your lesson.
1. In a short essay (suggested length of 1 page), analyze the pre- and post-assessment data for evidence of student learning.
I. In a short essay (suggested length of 1 page), reflect on and evaluate your lesson presentation as it relates to the evidence of student learning you presented.
J. Include all in-text citations and references in APA format.