Activity 7.1a: Describe the dilemma Resource Type: Activity In this activity, learners describe the dilemma after watching a video clip(s) that presents a dilemma about a teacher wondering about the use of tiered instruction in her classroom as a way to improve social emotional development and academic learning. Resource File (PDF): CONNECT-Activity-7-1a.pdf
Activity 7.2a: Turn the dilemma into an answerable question Resource Type: Activity In this activity, learners use a tool called PICO to turn a dilemma about the use of tiered instruction into an answerable question. Resource File (PDF): CONNECT-Activity-7-2a.pdf
Activity 7.3a: Apply the research to practice Resource Type: Activity In this activity, learners apply information from a research summary on tiered instruction to a specific context. Resource File (PDF): CONNECT-Activity-7-3a.pdf
Activity 7.4a: Identify ways to build positive relationships Resource Type: Activity In this activity, learners view a video clip of a child with disabilities and see how the adults in his life build positive relationships with him and each other. Resource File (PDF): CONNECT-Activity-7-4a.pdf
Activity 7.5a: Describe how the environment helps children feel connected and safe Resource Type: Activity In this activity, learners view video clips of classroom environments and see how the adults have set up the environments to help children feel connected and safe. Resource File (PDF): CONNECT-Activity-7-5a.pdf
Activity 7.6a: Setting classroom rules Resource Type: Activity In this activity, learners think about the classroom rules in a pre-K or early childhood classroom. Resource File (PDF): CONNECT-Activity-7-6a.pdf
Activity 7.7a: Teaching emotional literacy skills Resource Type: Activity In this activity, learners identify different types of emotions and generate ideas for how to foster emotional literacy in the classroom. Resource File (PDF): CONNECT-Activity-7-7a.pdf
Activity 7.8a: Identify ways to problem solve Resource Type: Activity In this activity, learners view video clips of teachers helping children learn how to solve problems. Resource File (PDF): CONNECT-Activity-7-8a.pdf
Activity 7.9a: Describe an example of an incentive system Resource Type: Activity In this activity, learners view a video clip and identify the elements of an incentive system used with a young child. Resource File (PDF): CONNECT-Activity-7-9a.pdf
Activity 7.10a: Components of a rich learning environment Resource Type: Activity In this activity, learners view a series of pictures to identify components of a rich learning environment. Resource File (PDF): CONNECT-Activity-7-10a.pdf