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backwards planning A strategy in which you start with the end goal and plan backwards to
determine the steps needed to get to that end goal
UDL (Universal Design for Learning) meets the needs of all students by adapting the curriculum and delivery of
instruction.
learning goals set targets to create the knowledge and skills required for performance
differentiated instruction Practice of individualizing instructional methods, and possibly also
individualizing specific content and instructional goals, to align with each
student's existing knowledge, skills, and needs.
formative assessment Assessment used throughout teaching of a lesson and/or unit to gauge
students' understanding and inform and guide teaching
summative assessment Assessment data collected after instruction to evaluate a student's mastery of
the curriculum objectives and a teacher's effectiveness at instructional delivery.
iep Individualized Education Program
Individualized education program annually revised program for an exceptional student, detailing present
achievement level, goals, and strategies, drawn up by teachers, parents,
specialists, and the student.
504 plan a plan developed to ensure that a child who has a disability identified under the
law and is attending an elementary or secondary educational institution
receives accommodations that will ensure their academic success and access
to the learning environment
bloom's taxonomy A system for categorizing levels of abstraction of questions that commonly
occur in educational settings. Includes the following competencies:
knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis, and evaluation.
classroom management Techniques used to maintain a healthy learning environment, relatively free of
behavior problems.
pedagogy the art of teaching