Please read the article: 'Examining the influence of teacher behavior and classroom context on the behavioral and academic outcomes for students with emotional or behavioral disorders'
Sutherland, K., Lewis-Palmer, T., Stichter, J., & Morgan, P. L. (2008). Examining the influence of teacher behavior and classroom context on the behavioral and academic outcomes for students with emotional or behavioral disorders. The Journal of Special Education, 41(4), 223–233
Reflect on your behavior in class and on whether it could affect your students’ academic outcomes positively or negatively. If you are not currently teaching, or have never taught consider, how your behavior in a classroom could affect students’ academic outcomes positively or negatively.
This assignment will be assessed by the instructor using the Portfolio Activity rubric.
Demonstrates clear
understanding that
self-reflection is a key
component of
improving both a)
her/his own teaching
practices and b) the
growth, development
and learning of one’s
students. Clear,
applicable details and
examples are
provided in the
reflection
Engages in detailed
analysis of aspects
of her/his own
experiences and
those of others that
centrally relate to
the topic. Makes
substantive
connections
between these
experiences and their application to
teaching practice,
and cites texts,
scholarly journals,
and other resources
to articulate their
meaning.
Submission
demonstrates
understanding of
the importance of
reflection on
experiences as a
critical tool for selfimprovement and
effectively employs it.
Synthesizes those
aspects of the
readings that relate
to the topic. Makes
substantive
connections
between what is
learned from the
readings and the
topic. Includes
references to other
sources to
demonstrate the
ability to extend
one’s own learning
through
independent
discovery.