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MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Supports)

A framework used in education to provide targeted support to students with specific needs

Tier 1 interventions

high-quality instruction that ensures the curriculum 100% of students in the classroom

formative assessment

Assessment used throughout teaching of a lesson and/or unit to gauge students' understanding and inform and guide teaching

backwards teaching design

an approach to lesson planning that starts with identifying clear end goals or learning outcomes of a course or lesson before planning the instructional strategies and assessments

summative assessments

a type of assessment that is used to evaluate student learning at the end of an instructional period

course evaluation

Analyze teaching practices, instructional materials, lessons, and curriculum

differentiation

an attempt to address the variation of learners in the classroom through multiple approaches that modify instruction and curriculum to match the individual needs of students

content

refers to the knowledge, understanding, and skills (KUD) students are expected to acquire

process

focuses on how students make sense of and internalize the content

product

refers to how students demonstrate their understanding of the content

learning environment

encompasses the physical and emotional atmosphere of the classroom

adaptations

a change made to the learning environment, available equipment, or how assignments/assessments are completed by a student

accomodations

a change made to the way instruction is delivered without changing the content

modifications

a change to the content and skills that students are expected to learn/master.

gifted and talented

demonstrates exceptional abilities in one or more areas, such as intellectual, creative, artistic, leadership, or specific academic fields

English learners

individuals who are learning English as a second (or third, etc.) language; individuals may have varying levels of proficiency in English and may need additional support to access the curriculum

ADHD

a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. Struggles with focus, organization, and time management

learning disability (IDEA)

a neurologically based processing disorder that can interfere with a specific area of learning, such as reading, writing, or math

competency based education

candidates progress through courses as soon as they can prove they have mastered the material, rather than advancing only when the semester or term ends; candidates who can learn faster, spend more time on schoolwork, or lean on knowledge they already have from previous work or school experience can accelerate through courses

competency

the capability to apply or use a set of related knowledge, skills, abilities, and intellectual behaviors required to successfully perform tasks in a defined setting

Culturally Responsive Teaching

This approach enhances student engagement and academic achievement and fosters critical thinking, empathy, and a deeper understanding of the world around them.

culturally responsive pedagogy (CRP):

a teaching method that recognizes that students learn differently and that these differences are connected to their family structure, cultural identity, language, and background

Behaviorism

a psychological theory that focuses on observable behaviors and the ways they are learned through interaction with the environment, emphasizing conditioning as the primary mechanism of learning.

Bloom's Revised Taxonomy

framework that categorizes educational objectives into six levels of cognitive complexity: remembering, understanding, applying, analyzing, evaluating, and creating

Cognitivism

a psychological and educational theory that focuses on understanding the internal mental processes involved in learning, such as thinking, memory, and problem-solving

Constructivism

learners actively construct their own knowledge and understanding based on their experiences and existing knowledge

connectivism

a modern learning theory that emphasizes learning through networks, connections, and the flow of information in a digital age

humanism

this is an approach that emphasizes individual potential and personal growth

Vygotsky's ZPD (Zone of Proximal Development)

the gap between what children already are able to accomplish on their own and what they are not quite ready to do by themselves

Maslow's heirarchy

physiological, safety and security, love and belonging, self-esteem, self-actualization

Skinner's theory of operant conditioning

Theory that states:

- Behavior with rewarding stimulus likely to recur

- Behavior with punishing stimulus unlikely to recur

Direct instruction

The teacher defines and teaches a concept, guides students through its application, and arranges for extended guided practice until mastery is achieved.

experiential instruction

In this instructional model, students engage in some type of activity, which they analyze and share with classmates

Cooperative Learning

Approach to instruction in which students work with a small group of peers to achieve a common goal and help one another learn.

individual learning

students work on their own