EDU673 Week 6 Discussion (dq1+dq2)

EDU673 Week 6 Discussion  

Dq1

Orderly-Flexible Learning Environments. Our text describes four kinds of classroom environments that stem from teacher management beliefs and styles. Orderly-flexible learning environments are most likely to support differentiated instruction. Choose one of the following three kinds of classroom environments:

1. Dysfunctional learning environments

2. Adequate learning environments

3. Orderly-restrictive learning environments

Provide an example for your classmates. You can find a video that shows the environment and post the link, create a case study scenario that describes the environment, or you can relate an actual classroom from your own academic experience that employed the environment. Next, describe the skills the teacher will need to learn to change to an orderly-flexible learning environment. Lastly, reflect on the skills you will need to develop in order to maintain an orderly-flexible learning environment.
Guided Response: Respond to at least two of your peers’ postings by analyzing their description of skills. Extend their thinking by proposing ways to implement the skills. 

Dq2

Personal and Professional Growth. As you reflect on this course, what assumptions about differentiated instruction have been confirmed? Have others been challenged? Which? What steps will you take to modify your teaching strategies now or in the future? What specific goals will you set for becoming a more academically responsive teacher? What do you believe is the best piece of advice you can give yourself and others when it comes to differentiated instruction?

Guided Response: Respond to at least two of your peers’ postings and extend their learning by offering advice on how to successfully differentiate instruction. Extend their thinking by asking them to clarify any ideas that are confusing to you. Offer steps or strategies to help them achieve their goals for becoming a more academically responsive teacher. Provide them with words of encouragement.