Directions: Choose ONE discussion prompt below to respond to. Your initial post should be 300–500 words and must end with a thought-provoking question that deepens the discussion or invites suggestions for personal growth. Be sure to cite all sources in APA format and follow the grading rubric closely to ensure every part of the prompt is fully addressed.
Option 1: In Chapter 22 of our text, Glickman, et.al. describe eight characteristics of a culturally responsive teacher. In preparation for the assignment in Modules 3, review pages 419-422 of this chapter and discuss what you will look for when you observe and meet with the teacher that you’re going to observe. What questions might you ask to engage your colleague in a meaningful discussion related to equity and meeting the needs of all students?
· Textbook is attached is you choose this option
Option 2: While reading the article by Darling-Hammond,
To Close the Achievement Gap, We need to Close the Teaching Gap, pay close attention to “Create meaningful teacher evaluations that foster improvement.” She presents a strong argument regarding the nature of feedback that American teachers typically receive from their supervisors. Share your experiences with feedback and the use of data. How can we improve the process in order to close the teaching gap? What takeaways from this article will you apply to your observation project this week?