Diversity in Education
List an example of something that would make a classroom "safe"
What is colorful?
What is comfortable?
What is accessible?
Which learners would benefit from lectures?
Auditory
NEA
National Education Association- Union that represents school, educators, and other staff
What is an on level learner?
A student who can grasp the topics that they should for their grade level
Which degree takes 4 years to acquire?
Bachelors
How can you make it easier for a disabled student to learn?
Make it accessible.
Give them guidance.
Go at a pace appropriate for everyone.
Which learners would benefit from watching an experiment being done?
Visual/Spatial
AFT
American Federation of Teachers- Organized to improve the working conditions and salaries of teachers
What is an above level learner?
A student who learns their standards easily and can be exposed to higher level knowledge
What is the Code of Ethics?
An ethical code that is designed to help educators or anyone employed work with integrity and be professional.
When you include all kinds of students
What is an inclusive classroom
Which learners would benefit from doing a hands on project?
Kinesthetic/Tactile
What did Horace Mann do?
He advocated for public education throughout America
What is a below level learner?
A student that cannot really grasp the concepts that their grade level is taught and require extra guidance
Who is Samuel Hall?
He founded the American Institute of Education, the oldest educational association
Opinions that can affect how you handle/treat others
Implicit Biases
What does Howard Gardner's theory state?
The theory of multiple intelligences explains that students learn at different/differentiated paces and through different methods.
What is Tenure?
Safeguards good teachers from unfair treatment
How can you incorporate every learning style in a lesson plan?
Make it accessible.
Include different activities
What is IDEA? ADA?
An organization that provides help for special education students.
ADA is similar and works to prevent discrimination at work.
What is it called when you speak 2 languages?
Bilingual
How many multiple intelligences are there? Give an example.
9
Visual/Spatial
Linguistic
Mathematical
Bodily-Kinesthetic
When was the first teaching union created?
1916
What is content, process, and product when creating a lesson plan?
Content-What is being taught
Process-How is it being taught
Product-How is it evaluated
What is a salary schedule?
An organized method that differs from school to school. It decides how much an educator is to be paid for their work based on degrees and years of experience.