ValarieEspinozaNov 11, 20222 min readCollaboration with PartnersThe United States is a melting pot representing various racial, ethnic, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds. Diverse families make up...
ValarieEspinozaNov 11, 20224 min readTeacher Attrition: What's Really Going On?The goal of education has evolved in response to societal demands. (Little, 2013). The objective of future-focused education is to...
ValarieEspinozaJan 23, 202210 min read TheoriesThe early childhood frameworks are based on five theories: psychoanalytical behavioral and social learning, cognitive development,...
ValarieEspinozaJan 23, 20221 min readLearning Through MovementWhen a child is born, parents have access to many resources intended to guide and instruct the parents in their new role as mother and...
ValarieEspinozaJul 30, 20215 min readBe A Change SetterMore than ever before, there is a need to ensure that the next generations of children are prepared for society. Non-profit organizations...
ValarieEspinozaSep 13, 20202 min readViewpoint on the Effects of Behavior and AssessmentsAssessment use goes beyond providing academic data. Often times there is a correlation between the student performance on assessments and...
ValarieEspinozaSep 13, 20201 min readHow do figures such as tables and charts aid in the assessment process? Teachers use assessment results to guide the instructional process and to determine those areas where a student may need further support....
ValarieEspinozaSep 12, 20201 min readWhat are student growth portfolios? Student portfolios are collections of student activities, accomplishments, and achievements to demonstrate growth over time, offering an...
ValarieEspinozaSep 12, 20201 min readWhat is student self-assessment? Student self-assessment involves students evaluating their own work for the purpose of improving it. Emily Wray created the RISE model,...
ValarieEspinozaSep 11, 20202 min readWhat are effort grades? What is your stance on this topic?For a total assessment solution to be effective out-of-balance assessments must be removed and replaced with information that satisfies...
ValarieEspinozaSep 11, 20202 min readWhich is better: Open-ended, selected response, or performance? Traditional assessments prepare students for summative assessments and benchmark assessments, while authentic assessments provide...
ValarieEspinozaSep 11, 20202 min readWhat is an assessment? The original purpose of assessments was to establish a ranking order amongst students, not to bridge an achievement gap. In the 21st...
ValarieEspinozaJun 10, 20202 min readHow to Bring Learning Alive For Diverse LearnersStudents today need multiple avenues that will make learning exciting. To embrace the learning culture of today's student educators need...
ValarieEspinozaJun 8, 20203 min readStudent-Centered Instructional MethodsHave you ever wondered about the best approach to teaching students? I know I have many times, and it can be challenging with all the...
ValarieEspinozaJun 8, 20202 min readLesson Plan Development StrategiesThere are some necessary components to a lesson plan that I wanted to share that will hopefully make the process go smoother for you....
ValarieEspinozaJun 7, 20202 min readClassroom Management Guide for Working with Diverse LearnersWe all have heard stories of an uncontrollable classroom, or students who run the classroom instead of the teacher. I have even been in...
ValarieEspinozaJun 7, 20203 min readWhy Should Teachers Focus on Diverse Learners?Diversity is one of my passions. I grew up in a military environment, so I experienced diversity at an early age. First I want you to...
