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Assignment:

Question 1. When evaluating a curriculum, how can you determine if it will meet the needs of diverse learners?

• The curriculum utilizes vocabulary relevant to the learners.
• The curriculum introduces concepts using whole-to-part instruction.
• The curriculum allows students to be exposed to grade-level content.
• The curriculum provides opportunities for explicit instruction where content can be adapted.

Question 2 Which of the following is an example of product differentiation?

• A teacher uses different levels of text during small-group reading.
• A teacher allows students an option to create a presentation to demonstrate learning.
• A teacher provides some students with a modified spelling list that only focuses on short vowel sounds.
• A teacher exempts some students from taking a final exam because they have a 100% average in the class.

Question 3. A diverse curriculum improves student learning outcomes through:

• integrating technology.
• simplifying the curriculum.
• eliminating all assessments.
• differentiating to meet student needs.

Question 4. The use of instructional coaches to ensure the curriculum is implemented with fidelity should be used:

• in place of formal observations.
• in place of informal observations.
• as an additional support for teachers.
• to guide principal's future observations.

Question 5. Which is the best approach if instructional leaders want to know if teachers are meeting the needs of diverse learners?

• Use instructional coaches to analyze instructional materials.
• Schedule formal observations where they can analyze the type of instructional material being utilized during an entire lesson.
• Use teacher surveys to collect data on their comfort level of implementing instructional materials to meet the needs of diverse learners.
• Plan informal observations where they can analyze the type of instructional materials being utilized in small chunks throughout the year.

Question 6. What is most important when evaluating whether the curriculum meets the needs of diverse learners in a classroom?

• Know the teacher's credentials.
• Understand the learners and their needs.
• Conduct regular walkthroughs of the classroom.
• Review lesson plans frequently to help the teacher.

Question 7. As instructional leaders, what must we keep in mind when observing a teacher's professional practice related to differentiation?

• We must know what relevant instruction is and what it is not.
• We must memorize the criteria we use to evaluate the teacher.
• We must be clear about what we are looking for, so we can provide targeted feedback.
• We must understand how to differentiate for learners who speak languages other than English.

Question 8. To effectively differentiate instruction, teachers make choices related to:

• content only.
• content and processes only.
• processes and products only.
• content, processes, and products.

Question 9. This instructional leader works with an excellent team of educators, an active group of parents, and a strong committee of community stakeholders. In this environment, who bears the primary responsibility for ensuring the curriculum at the school is implemented with fidelity?

• The group of parents
• The team of educators
• The instructional leader
• The committee of community stakeholders

Question 10. How does a school team's commitment to using a diverse curriculum increase outcomes for all learners regardless of their background?

• By making instruction interesting for everyone
• By demonstrating the team's objectivity in addressing student needs
• By using a structured approach to ensure all learners can access the curriculum to meet their needs
• By demonstrating respect for diversity and relationships, which increases learners' emotional buy-in