EDU 230 (Cultural Diversity in the Classroom) Entire Course

2. Describe teaching strategies that can be used to support the student and provide rationales for your choices.
While GCU format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and in-text
citations and references should be presented using GCU documentation guidelines, which can be found in the GCU
Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the
expectations for successful completion.
You are not required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.
EDU 230 Week 5 Discussion Question 1
In your own words, what is differentiated instruction for diverse student populations?
EDU 230 Week 5 Discussion Question 2
How does the use of different assessments support the use of differentiated instructions?
EDU 230 Week 5 Assignment CLC – Lesson Plan Analysis
Details:
This is a Collaborative Learning Community assignment.
Analyze two of the lesson plans in the topic materials, one SIOP and one EEI, using the questions below. Discuss
each question as a group, but one analysis is to be written for the group.
1. Are the objectives aligned with academic standards? State how the lesson objectives support the academic
standards.
2. Are the assessments aligned with the objectives? Is it explicitly clear what the students should know and be
able to do by the end of the lesson? What is the evidence demonstrating mastery of knowledge and/or skills that will
support the lesson objectives?
3. Is the instructional planning relevant to the objectives? Does instructional planning meet the needs of a
diverse population? Name the activities that support the needs of a diverse population. List other activities that could
be used to support the needs of a diverse population.
4. Are there frequent and multiple ways to check for understanding during instruction? List the check for
understanding strategies. List other strategies that could be utilized to check for student understanding.
5. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of SIOP and EEI lesson plans.
Submit the analysis for the group.
While GCU style format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and in-text
citations and references should be presented using GCU documentation guidelines, which can be found in the GCU
Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the
expectations for successful completion of the assignment.
You are not required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.
EDU 230 Week 6 Discussion Question 1
When was the last time you were encouraged, praised, and/or valued by a compliment? Why as a society do we not
do this more often? How do you think this affects students?
EDU 230 Week 6 Discussion Question 2
What role does the school or education system play in building self-confidence and self-esteem of youth? Why is this
not done more often? Explain.
EDU 230 Week 6 Assignment Educational Citizenship/Character Programs
Details:
Choose two educational citizenship/character programs that you could use in your future school setting. Evaluate
them using the “Educational Citizenship/Character Programs” document, which includes the following criteria:
1. Why you chose the program
2. Rationale for implementation
3. Resources needed
4. Cost
5. Implementation time