Discussion Post: Mild Mod Disabilities Learning Strategies
• What are self-determination skills? Provide one recommended motivational strategy to use during academic instruction to promote self-determination skills in students. Rationalize your choice. (300 words and 2 resources with in-text citations)
• Discuss Kagan's four elements for successful cooperative learning. Citing Kagan, describe how teachers can hold individuals and groups accountable during group projects. Be specific. How could you, in your future professional practice, use Kagan's elements for successful cooperative learning? (300 words and 2 resources with in-text citations)
• Discuss the relationship between building rapport and mutual respect with students to build a positive safe, productive learning environment. Why is it important to have a strong classroom management plan and where does building positive relationships with students help your plan? (300 words and 2 resources with in-text citations)
• What should a teacher do if a student presents a safety risk to self, other students, or a staff member? Describe the emergency actions and documentation that should take place in the event of a crisis. (300 words and 2 resources with in-text citations)
• Explain why it is important to provide students with specific verbal and written praise. Why is specific praise more effective than non-specific, general praise? (300 words and 2 resources with in-text citations)
• Describe how each of the following strategies can influence the behavior of students in the classroom: choice-making, contingent instructions, and criterion specific rewards. Provide specific examples. (300 words and 2 resources with in-text citations)
The response must include a reference list. Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.