develop lesson plans for students with mild to moderate disabilities that include differentiated instructional strategies (CLO5/Evaluating) and;

develop lesson plans that incorporate CCSS, IEP goals, effective assessment practices, and evidence-based strategies for promoting self-determination skills for a variety of classroom settings serving students with mild to moderate disabilities (CLO5/Evaluating).

Content Expectations: Submit each of the following for evaluation:

• Classroom (4 points): Using the lesson plans from prior weeks as a model format, develop a lesson plan  downloadthat incorporates differentiated instructional strategies, CCSS, IEP goals, effective assessment practices, and evidence-based strategies for promoting self-determination skills for Bianca in your choice of either Mr. Franklin or Mrs. Mills’ classroom.
• Reflection (4 points): Write a one page rationale for each lesson plan explaining why you chose the differentiated instructional strategies for Bianca in the lesson plan you did instead of other possible choices. Provide your collaborative suggestions to appropriately address content, multiple intelligences, and the learning styles of diverse learners. Consider the additional factors that are evident in real-world classrooms where attention must be given to strategies to differentiate content based on student readiness, interest and learning profile.

Written Expectations:

• Syntax and Mechanics (1 point): Exhibit meticulous use of grammar, spelling, and organization, throughout your submission.
• Organization (.5 points): Use the lesson plan template provided.
• Source Requirement (1 point): Reference at least five scholarly sources, which may include your course textbook, in order to provide credible evidence to support your ideas.
  • The Scholarly, Peer Reviewed, and Other Credible Sources  downloadtable offers additional guidance on appropriate source types. If you have questions about whether a specific source is appropriate for this assignment, please contact your instructor. Your instructor has the final say about the appropriateness of a specific source for a particular assignment.
• Additional Page Requirement (.5 points): Your submission must include a separate title and reference page.
• APA format (1 point): All in text citations, page format and references must be written in APA 6th edition format.

Text

Cohen, L. & Spenciner, L. (2009) Teaching students with mild and moderate disabilities: Research-based practices (2nd ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Publication.

Article

American Psychological Association. (2002). Ethical principles of psychologists and code of conduct. American Psychologist, 57(12), 1060-1073. doi:10.1037/0003-066X.57.12.1060

Bremer, C. D., Kachgal, M., & Schoeller, K. (2003). Self-determination: Supporting successful transition (Links to an external site.). Research to Practice Brief: Improving Secondary Education and Transition Services Through Research, 2(1). Retrieved from http://www.ncset.org/publications/viewdesc.asp?id=962

• Have you heard of their hero?

Choose a heroic figure from a book, film, or comic/cartoon series with which you are familiar (such as Theseus, Oedipus, Calaf in Turandot, King Arthur, Siddhartha, Moses, Mohammed, a cowboy hero, or Frodo from The Lord of the Rings).

Alternatively, you may choose a person who is/was known for their humanitarian efforts, or who have led a movement (such as Mother Teresa or Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.).

Initial Post: Write 1-2 paragraphs in which you introduce your chosen hero. Apply at least two of Campbell’s characteristics as you elaborate on that hero’s life.

Reply Posts: Respond to one classmate’s post by considering the following:

• Have you heard of their hero?
• What do you know about her or him?
• Do you think this person is a good choice for a hero? Why or why not?

Writing a lab report might get tricky. A lab report usually has a consolidated structure with certain important components. Every component has a purpose of its own. This is what will be addressed in the first part of the article. In the second part, we will talk about time management which is another essential aspect of preparing a report. After all, your hard work might end up becoming futile if the faculty does not accept your submission because you did not meet the deadline. So, let’s proceed.

Essential Components of a Lab Report

Title

The title is, of course, the first and foremost thing that one notices in your lab report. The title should be an accurate reflection of the purpose of your report. However, there may be certain additional requirements or restrictions mandated by your faculty. So, keep that in mind.

Abstract

An abstract should basically convey the gist of the report. There are certain things that an abstract is supposed to focus on. It should convey the reason for which the experiment has been done. It should show the problem that the experiment attempted to solve. It should offer a glimpse into the methods used in the report to derive the solution. It should also depict the ultimate outcome of the research and its meaning.

Introduction

The main purpose of the introduction is to set the context of the report. It shows the source of motivation that acted as the driving force for the experiment. It is always preferred that you mention any equation and/or law relevant to the experiment in the introduction. It brings even more clarity.

Methodology & Equipment

This is one of the most important parts of the report. This is the part where you demonstrate exactly what you did in your experiment. Whenever I do my lab report, precision is what I prioritize the most in this part. Specify the research tool you used. The sample, the type of data collected, i.e., qualitative/quantitative and the timeframe are among other information to be provided.

Procedure

The procedure basically takes methodology one step further by adding an even more detailed perspective. It depicts an accurate step-by-step guide of exactly how the experiment was performed. Diagrammatic portrayals are always held in high regards.

Outcome & Analysis

This is where you specify the results that you achieved through the experiment. This will help the reader understand if you were able to derive the solution to the problem as you intended. This is that part of the report where you convert the raw information into processed data. The practical application of theoretical concepts is the key.

Conclusion

Here, you reemphasize the purpose of the experiment. You address the major findings of the research. Additionally, you acknowledge the limitations of the experiment if any. It is a brief summary of the project.

Bibliography

In every research, you have to procure data from certain sources like articles, websites, blogs and so on. These sources should be acknowledged and accredited for the contribution they made in your project.

Finishing on Time

Start Early

Procrastination is your biggest foe. Don’t delay your work until the last moment. Don’t overestimate your ability to pull all-nighters. Staying up till late night and completing assignments on the last day before submission is not acceptable. It is unhealthy for both your mind and your body. It also deteriorates the quality of work.

Give Yourself Incentives

We are surrounded by temptations, be it TV shows, snacks or movies. Here’s the trick. Instead of letting your temptations become distractions, make them your incentives. Instead of watching an extra episode before starting the work, watch it after you complete the work.

Set Goals

Be realistic and set goals for yourself. This adds on to the previous point. Every time you achieve a goal, that is when you take your hard-earned break. This keeps you motivated consistently.

Conclusion

Overall, you have now developed an accurate idea of what the prerequisites are of completing a lab report, that too on time. It is very important to hit deadlines. However, don’t be in a hurry because that will create a barrier to your concentrating ability. Be steady and consistent. Don’t delay your work unnecessarily by allowing yourself to be distracted. Do your research meticulously. The world is full of problems. How to solve them? One word – research. Explore the mysterious world out there and find out the solutions to the problems people face every day, but don’t even realize. We wish you all the best.