Assessment

CURR122: Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment in General Education

TPE 5: Assessing Student Learning

Application: Both formal and informal assessments are used throughout the school day. 

For an example, if we teach something during

session time, we can ask the student about it 

during circle time. This would be an informal 

assessment.

Bloom's Taxonomy

CURR112: Understanding the Physiology of Learning 

TPE 3: Understanding and Organizing Subject Matter for Student Learning

Application: We use a system similar 

to this in our curriculum called 

Work In Progress. 

Communication

CURR120: Preparing to Teach Reading/Language Arts.

TPE 1: Engaging and Supporting All Students in Learning

Application: Comminication is key 

with students, parents and the 

staff in your classroom. The parents

feel more comfortable when you 

keep them informed.  

Fluency

CURR120: Preparing to Teach Reading/Language Arts

TPE 4: Planning Instruction and Designing Learning Experiences for All Students.

Application: During circle time, I have 

practice modeling to the kiddos and 

allowing them to practice as well. 

Goals

CURR113: Creating a Learning Community

TPE 2: Creating and Maintaining Effective Environments for Student Learning.

Application: In special education, we create goals for the students' IEPs. 

Home Language Survey

EL114: Preparing to Teach English Language Learners

TPE 4: Planning Instruction and Designing Learning Experiences for All Students.

Application: When a student first 

registers for school or at the 

beginning of each school year, we 

send home this survey with our 

students. 

Icebreaker

EL114: Preparing to Teach English Language Learners

TPE 2: Creating and Maintaining Effective Environments for Student Learning.

Application: In my classroom, we 

use different ice breakers to get the 

kids moving and also to get them out 

of their shell a little. One of our 

favorites this year is 

"The floor is lava!"