curriculum methods and abstracts.

*On page 110, there is an outline of the overview of middle school parameters. Under "Philosophy," there are five components. Based on what read, explain what each means to you (child centered, holistic knowledge..., etc). There are five components. Be sure to start a new paragraph for each. *On pages 141- 142 are 18 methods for instruction. In your experience, which THREE are teachers less likely to use often. Explain why teachers MAY NOT use these methods. Then tell why you think they should incorporate them more in their classroom instructions. Please take time to explain. *On page of 172, there is a section on "What Our Schools Are Actually Doing." *Besides #3, Gathering data from the internet for a class project, what three things are occurring in your schools? Then, explain how they are being used. Be specific to get maximum points. That means you MUST take time to explain. Please do not copy and paste from the internet. Other students see the same info that you see. *As educator, it is imperative that you use technology to enhance your lessons and instruction. Refer back to the Mississippi College and Career Ready Standards for English Language Arts and Math. Select one grade and subject area. Then, use technology to enhance/create a lesson or activity that is aligned to the standard you selected. https://www.mdek12.org/sites/default/files/Offices/Secondary%20Ed/ELA/2016-MS-CCRS-ELA_20180724_2.pdf (Links to an external site.) Mississippi English https://districtaccess.mde.k12.ms.us/curriculumandInstruction/Mathematics%20Resources/MS%20CCSSM%20Framework%20Documents/2016-MS-CCRS-Math.pdf (Links to an external site.) Mississippi Math Example: Activity: Six Word Stories Students will update Hemmingway’s 6 Word Story to 140-characters, and share it on the class Twitter page before the next class period. Standard: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.3.D Use precise words and phrases, telling details, and sensory language to convey a vivid picture of the experiences, events, setting, and/or characters. *Below are links to the Mississippi Department of Education College and Career Ready Standards for Math and English language arts. There are also links to the Texas standards for Math and English Language Arts. https://www.mdek12.org/sites/default/files/Offices/Secondary%20Ed/ELA/2016-MS-CCRS-ELA_20180724_2.pdf (Links to an external site.) Mississippi English https://districtaccess.mde.k12.ms.us/curriculumandInstruction/Mathematics%20Resources/MS%20CCSSM%20Framework%20Documents/2016-MS-CCRS-Math.pdf (Links to an external site.) Mississippi Math http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/rules/tac/chapter111/ch111a.html#111.6 (Links to an external site.) Texas Math http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/rules/tac/chapter110/index.html (Links to an external site.) Texas ELA Complete all parts of the assignment Part 1. Pick one subject area and write a review of the Mississippi standards. What is the purpose of having standards? Discuss how they are divided. Discuss anchor standards. How should teachers use the standards? What resources are provided for teachers assist with interpreting and teaching the standards? You must list references from the book or other resources to strengthen your response. Part 2. Pick one subject and one grade (Math or ELA). Do a detailed comparison of the standards of the Mississippi and Texas standards for that particular grade and subject. For example, if you select 4th grade English Language Arts. You will review the 4th grade ELA standards for Mississippi and Texas. Then, you will do a comparison of the two. What do you see? Do students at that grade and subject level seem to learn the same things in both states? Does one seem more rigorous than the other? Etc… Part 3. Pick one subject and one grade (Math or ELA Mississippi Standards). Then select one standard (or combination for that grade/subject) and create one small activity/assignment that aligns to that standard. Be sure to identify which standard you are aligning to for your activity/assignment. Be very descriptive in your directions. Abstract Chapter 5 & 6 and there is an exam due (exam 2 chapters 1-3)