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Assignment: One way to understand how research is applied in classrooms is to spend time observing instruction. To gain a personal understanding of this concept, you will spend time observing a teacher provide instruction in math or science in classrooms where students with exceptionalities are present. Observations are a great opportunity to get a diverse view of math and science teaching. Each of your colleagues will be conducting his or her observation in a different place. Take advantage of this Discussion to broaden your perspective across ages, disabilities, and instructional settings.
For this Discussion, you will conduct an observation of a math or science classroom for students who receive special education services. As you conduct your observation, identify an instructional strategy to research more closely, finding at least one peer-reviewed article that supports the instructional strategy observed.
To prepare:
• Review the module's Learning Resources. Reflect on the instructional practices and the nature of teaching math and science to students with diverse exceptionalities.
• Find a math or science classroom to observe that includes students with disabilities. Ask the teacher to identify the types of exceptionalities students may have.
• Review Appendix B Checklist from the U.S. Department of Education's Identifying and Implementing Educational Practices Supported by Rigorous Evidence article and CEC evidence-based practice standards in Module 1's Learning Resources as you reflect on the math and/or science practices observed within the classroom visited.
A description of the math or science classroom and instructional practice you observed. Then, briefly explain the degree to which the practice was evidence-based and appropriate for the students. Cite appropriate evidence from your observation and research in your response. Consider the Appendix B Checklist and CEC evidence-based practice standards from Module 1.
Support your responses with specific references to the Learning Resources, outside resources, as well as personal experience.