Summarize this quote as an elementary teacher, then answer the questions listed below:

"If we want to achieve our mission of high levels of learning for every child, then we must be prepared with additional time and support for every student that demonstrates the need". 

Buffum, A., Mattos, M., & Weber, C. (2011). Simplifying Response to Intervention: Four Essential Guiding Principles (an RTI Book for Professional Learning Communities) (Later Printing Used ed.). Solution Tree.

For this discussion, we will use a text analysis protocol. The purpose of the discussion is to provide an opportunityto work in a small group to explore a specific course reading, to clarify thinking regarding the reading, and to have assumptions and beliefs questioned in order to gain a deeper understanding of the issues.

Respond with your reactions and thoughts about the passage they selected. As indicated in the rubric, these posts should be substantial and reflective. Ideas for posts include but are not limited to:

a.What does this passage mean to you professionally?

b.Why is this passage important for educational leaders?

c.How does it relate to the other parts of the article or chapter?

d.How would you interpret this passage to someone who is not familiar with education or

leadership?

e.What advice would you give to a colleague regarding the idea in this passage?

f.What confuses you about this passage? Is there anything with which you disagree?

Answer:

Summary of the quote

The quote acknowledges that educators need to recognize and understand that learners have different capabilities and, as such, should identify students who need extra help to enhance their learning capabilities and give it to them in a manner that suits their different learning needs (Buffum et al, 2011).

What does this passage mean to you professionally?

Professionally the passage means that as an educator, I need to recognize and understand that learners have different capabilities, educational needs, and learning styles. As such, I should identify students who need extra assistance to enhance their learning capabilities and use interventions that meet their needs.

Why is this passage important for educational leaders?

The passage is important to educational leaders as they have a role in advising and providing evidence-based approaches for educators to use in the classroom. Educational leaders having this knowledge in the passage will allow them to adequately inform their teachers on approaches they can use to enhance the learning of every student.

How does it relate to the other parts of the article or chapter?

The quote relates to other parts of the article as it adds to the knowledge in the article to systematically offer each child the appropriate support to enhance their learning (Buffum et al, 2011).

How would you interpret this passage to someone who is not familiar with education or leadership?

To someone who does not have any familiarity with education or leadership, I would interpret the message and tell them that everyone is special and have different capabilities. In learning, therefore, a teacher should teach each child according to their capabilities to attain success.

What advice would you give to a colleague regarding the idea in this passage?

The advice I would provide to a colleague is that as educators, we have an obligation to offer each student targeted instruction. We should, as such as educators, eliminate judging our learners based on their different capabilities and instead embrace them in their uniqueness.

What confuses you about this passage? Is there anything with which you disagree?

The passage is very effective at the delivery of its message; as such, it does not confuse me. I also agree with the passage as even beyond the classroom, people have different talents and abilities which influence their capabilities at certain tasks. Therefore applying the concept to the classroom and advocating for each learner to be acknowledged as an individual is accurate.

Reference

Buffum, A., Mattos, M., & Weber, C. (2011). Simplifying response to intervention: Four essential guiding principles. Solution Tree Press.