Teacher Jargon Cards

the method and practice of teaching, especially as an academic subject or theoretical concept.

a book published by a commercial publisher and intended for general readership

The achievement gap refers to the observed, persistent disparity of educational measures between the performance of groups of students, especially groups defined by socioeconomic status (SES), race/ethnicity and gender

Gap between students that have access to technology and those who do not

A theory of intelligence that differentiates it into specific (primarily sensory) "modalities", rather than seeing intelligence as dominated by a single general ability

is a way of distinguishing the fundamental questions within the education system. It is named after Benjamin Bloom, who chaired the committee of educators that devised the taxonomy

Brain-based learning refers to teaching methods, lesson designs, and school programs that are based on the latest scientific research about how the brain learns, including such factors as cognitive development—how students learn differently as they age, grow, and mature socially, emotionally, and cognitively.

instruction geared towards different ability levels

explicit, implicit and null

assignments that have extensions and adaptations so all students have access to challenge at a level they can handle

Response to Intervention

Syllabus- a plan for the course, curriculum is the roadmap of instruction

the topics taught keep coming around, increasing in complexity as grade level increases.

Objectives define strategies or implementation steps to attain the identified goals. Unlike goals, objectives are specific, measurable, and have a defined completion date. They are more specific and outline the "who, what, when, where, and how" of reaching the goals

refers to systems of instruction, assessment, grading, and academic reporting that are based on students demonstrating understanding or mastery of the knowledge and skills they are expected to learn as they progress through their education

"Traditional" school, funded by taxpayer dollars and available to all students

School that charges tuition to attend. May have a specific focus.

Catholic/religiously based school

Public school that is themed or focused on specific components

Grouping that allows for students to move in and out

Mixed ability level grouping

Similar ability level grouping

measure to see if a student has mastered a concept

Formative assessment, including diagnostic testing, is a range of formal and informal assessment procedures conducted by teachers during the learning process in order to modify teaching and learning activities to improve student attainment

are used to evaluate student learning, skill acquisition, and academic achievement at the conclusion of a defined instructional period—typically at the end of a project, unit, course, semester, program, or school year.

is the measurement of "intellectual accomplishments that are worthwhile, significant, and meaningful," as contrasted to multiple choice standardized tests.

is a form of student performance grading that allows for a more holistic approach to student assessment

is an evaluation tool used to document student learning through a series of student-developed artifacts

a grid that clearly outlines the expectations for a project

tests administered in a standard manner to measure student progress

Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study

Programme for International Student Assessment

The National Center for Education Statistics

The National Assessment of Educational Progress

Individuals with disabilities act

No Child Left Behind

An act that affords a school with a high low income population support

Equal opportunity for both genders to participate in school and programming

Attention Deficit Disorder

Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder

A student who, for whatever reason, is determined to be at risk for academic difficulty

a mental condition (NOT disorder) characterized by several characteristics, including difficulty in social settings and abstract thought, but high focus ability. Spectrum, not single definition

a 'mild version of autism'

Emotional disturbance (ED, called emotional or behavioral disorder or EBD)

Strategies for students who need support with learning IEP is stricter than 504

Least Restrictive Environment

Limited English Proficiency- English language learner

ensuring that learners of all abilities are included and engaged

Occupational Therapy - works with fine motor skill improvement Physical therapy works with gross motor skill improvement

Mildly Mentally Impaired vs. Traumatic Brain Injury

Gifted and Talented

Intelligence quotient vs. emotional quotient

pragmatic psychologist

zone of proximal development guy

Mindset Growth v. Fixed

Grit

operant conditioning/ behaviorism guy

Hierarchy of needs guy

He created the psychological concept of flow, a highly focused mental state