Principal IL Test 195 (subtest 1)

____________ is important because students who ______________ text actively relate ideas in print to their own knowledge or experiences and construct mental representations in memory

Comprehension

Integration of reading and writing into language arts curriculum is considered best practice why?

Strengthens prior knowledge, supports oral language, and uses logical thinking.

Dyslexia best practices include

increase engagement, training in phonological awareness, and comprehension strategies while reading texts.

Best practice for ELL to make connections during literacy lessons:

modeling vocabulary in different contexts

Backward Design

idea that the design process should begin with identifying the desired results and then "work backwards" to develop instruction

Best practices of formal assessments

to be precise, clear, concise and an emphasize on word choice

Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)

reform law that reviews school performance by shifting responsibility to the state rather than the federal government and individualized student achievement at each school but give states more power to set their own goals and timelines

Using data to drive assessment decisions. Examples:

locating areas of need, analyze systematic problems, resources, and communicate effectively with stakeholders

Biggest take away from Krashen's hypotheses and Collier's Prism Model

Every ELL is different and there is a specific strategy that will work best for diverse learners.

Define Natural Approach (allows ELLs acquire a second language)

"Activity that promotes acquisition must allow for comprehensible input in which the focus is on the communication of message in a low-anxiety environment

Sheltered Instruction

involves an engaging activity where students cooperate in groups and share academic content or thoughts

Thematic, interdisciplinary instruction is connected to sheltered instruction because

it must involve all four major language skills which are reading, writing, listening, and speaking

When faculty or community members are resistant to change what is best practice?

it's important to provide data, encourage, and show evidence to support your new values and goals

How will administrators succeed to meet the needs of diverse learners

Their success is dependent upon building highly competent, interdependent teams who will help champion, implement, and monitor school improvement efforts

Total Quality Management (TQM) principle

encourage collaboration and use data to drive decision making when implementing changes within a school improvement plan

Vision Statement

should be short and clear so everyone understands and will be more likely to shape behavior

the steps of examining and implementing evidence-based practices correctly

First, it's essential that your data is from a reliable source and to analyze information.When analyzing data look for trends, patterns, connections of student performance, and instructional effectiveness. After analyzing the data, educational leaders should determine measurable goals and timelines.

Incorporating improvement strategies (last step of implementing evidence-based practices correctly)

the educational leader should utilize research-based theories. The educational leader will stay informed, utilize professional development, attend conferences, and interpret statistical information

Providing feedback to students has produced

positive results within classroom environments

nonlinguistic representations (instructional strategy)

Providing visual representations within learning allows students to make connections more easily.

When implementing changes within the school environment it is best practice

collaboration as the leader it's best practice to encourage the use of data to drive decision making.Having this data will help principals and school leaders effectively shape or change perspectives of teachers that needed adjusting. Allowing the data and data-driven strategies be applied to teacher development will leave little room for argument and push-back.

Jack Welch's four E's and a P

individual energy, energize others, edge, passion, and execution.

How to provide proper support to new-hire teachers in regards to classroom-management

Building a meaningful relationship with new-hire teachers,, they will be able to easily work together to help address the classroom management concerns that come with a lack of experience

Accommodation

An accommodation is an adaption made to the way information is presented or received. Accommodations are alterations to the presentation, response, setting, timing, or scheduling of an academic task so a diverse learner can meet the expectations

Modification

A modification is a change made to the curriculum and student's learning expectations

Differentiated Instruction best practices

meaningful student to teacher rapport, real-life connections to lesson content, motivating students through multi-learning modalities, and collaboration with co-workers

Comprehension Processing Deficit

the underlying issue of a comprehension processing deficit is a weakness with oral language--Oral language involves an understanding of expressive language and vocabulary

the characteristics of an inclusive environment

which is maintaining strong teacher-student connections, develop a sense of community, and provide a quality curriculum for all learners