June 17

Academic Language in Lesson Plans

Time for a review of Academic Language in Lesson Plan design and construction. 

 

Defining Terms: Academic language utilized in Lesson Plans is the formal vocabulary, grammar, and structural conventions required to acquire and express complex ideas in educational and professional settings (Khan, 2025).  Academic language (AL)​ is the oral and written language used for academic purposes. AL is the “language of the discipline” (Khan, 2025), used to engage students in learning and includes the means by which students develop and express content understandings. In a Lesson Plan, Academic Language provides a consistent framework e formal, discipline-specific Lesson Plan  literacy required for instructional practices, methods, and strategies.

     The concept and terminology of the Stanford Center for Assessment, Learning, and Equity (SCALE). Academic Language originated at is a foundational concept frequently cited in teacher preparation and performance assessments, particularly within the edTPA frameworks used by teaching candidates nationwide. [1, 2]

     As an example, Academic Language in a Lesson Plan specifies who is implementing the instructions strategies (“the teacher will…”) and who is receiving and applying the instructional methods and strategies (“the student will…”).

The Teacher Will The Students Will

Additional examples are found in the handout from Concordia University, Nebraska (2024) and Dr. Laraib Khan’s work at San Jose State University. 

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Academic LanguageKhan.V2

 

 

                                                                         References

Concordia University, Nebraska (2024). Understanding Academic Language in EDTPA. https://wp.cune.edu/educationdepartment/files/2024/07/edTPA_AL_SEH.pdf

Khan, L. (2025). Academic Language. San José State University Writing Center.  www.sjsu.edu/writingcenter 

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June 15

Interactive Checklist – Selecting Technology to Enhance Learning

 

Selecting Technology to Enhance Learning

Assignment Checklist  |  Dr. Helen Teague

Progress
0 of 18 complete
✓  Part 1 — Technology Selection Template
✎  Part 2 — Essay (750–1,000 Words)
📚  Sources & Formatting

Interactivity Provided by Claude, AI.

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June 14

Flag Day Quiz

Happy Flag Day!

Flag Day

Check your U.S. Flag Knowledge! Content sourced online.
Code and design by @Lovable 

https://flag-quiz-fun.lovable.app/


                                                                                                   References

Teague, H. (2025, June 14). Flag Day quiz — Test your U.S. flag knowledge. Lovable. https://flag-quiz-fun.lovable.app

This quiz was co-designed with content from Dr. Teague and design/coding assistance from an AI language model, Lovable.

 


This quiz was created with assistance from an AI language model.

 

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June 14

Weekend Ed. Quote ~ June 13

 

Discipline Quote

Discipline is choosing what you want most

over what you want now.
(Kobe Bryant woke up at 4AM for 20 years. Not because he loved mornings but because he loved winning more than he loved sleep.) Quote Attributed to President Abraham Lincoln

 

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More Weekend Ed.and Research Quotes

#GCUTEC544 #GCUTEC595 #GCUTEC516
#CUNE604, #CUNE605 #CUNE603

 

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June 9

A Data- Informed Approach to STEAM/STEM Initiatives for Learning

A Data- Informed Approach to STEAM/STEM Initiatives for Learning

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     Teachers use statistics to guide instruction, assess student progress, and bring real-world data into their curriculum. Analyzing data allows educators to make informed, evidence-based decisions rather than relying on guesswork (Bolz, 2024; Kumar, 2024; NC State College of Education, 2022).

Specific scenarios where teachers rely on statistics include:

  1. Driving Student Performance
  • Identifying Learning Gaps: Teachers use diagnostic and formative assessment statistics to spot specific concepts (e.g., fractions or reading comprehension) that the whole class or individual students are struggling to understand (Bolz, 2024; Kumar, 2024).
  • Implementing Targeted Instruction: By calculating averages, medians, and score distributions, teachers group students by skill level to provide personalized interventions or targeted re-teaching (Bolz, 2024; Kumar, 2024). 
  • Tracking Growth: Educators use longitudinal data to monitor a student’s progress over the school year, ensuring they meet grade-level standards and identifying struggling students before they fall too far behind (Bolz, 2024; Kumar, 2024). 
  1. Evaluating Teaching Methods
  • Refining Curriculum: By comparing test scores across different assignments or teaching units, teachers can determine which instructional strategies, activities, or technologies are the most effective (Bolz, 2024; Kumar, 2024; NC State College of Education, 2022).
  • Addressing Inequities: Analyzing performance data across various student demographics helps educators spot systemic disparities and ensure that all students are receiving equitable support (Bolz, 2024).
  1. Enhancing the Classroom Curriculum
  • Teaching Data Literacy: Teachers bring statistics into subjects like math, history, and science to show students how to analyze and interpret real-world information (Bolz, 2024; Kumar, 2024). 
  • Real-World Examples: Educators use accessible programs like the Census Bureau Statistics in Schools resources to incorporate current maps, historical documents, and data into daily lessons (Bolz, 2024).

                                                       References
Bolz, M. (2024). Using data in education to enhance teaching and L=learning. HMHCo. https://www.hmhco.com/blog/using-data-in-education?srsltid=AfmBOopgpONP3emozWr9SWtTmWxtGOEdrQDJNqqeLs0R8bYzIyK_N0qO

Kumar, M. (2024). Ed-Stats: Role of statistics in education. International Journal For Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology (IJRASET). https://doi.org/10.22214/ijraset.2024.66022

NC State College of Education, (2022). Why is it important for K-12 students to understand Data and statistics? | Ask the expert. [Video.]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/Penf5yBCX0c?si=Tlv6cnBmyF7uhxBM

#STEAM

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