The list below covers every graded assignment in SEC 507, organized by module. Point values are firm. Due dates are listed where the term schedule is finalized; remaining dates show as TBD until the semester opens. Each assignment row also lists the course-level objectives it addresses, since the assignments and the CLOs map to each other on a one-to-many basis.
VoiceThread discussions appear in their own section after the five module blocks. The Course Orientation Scavenger Hunt sits in the Start Here section of the course rather than inside a module, but it counts toward the final grade.
1,460 pts
Total course points
8
VoiceThread discussions
A note on dates
Assignment due dates are confirmed against the official UNCW academic calendar before each module opens. Until the calendar is finalized for Fall 2026, dates appear as TBD. You can watch the Canvas Announcements feed for updates.
How to submit
Each row below has a Submit → button in the Canvas column. Click the button to open the assignment in Canvas in a new tab. Until Dr. Gill wires the Canvas URLs into the page, the buttons display in a dashed grey state and do not navigate. The list of placeholder slugs and the steps to swap them in live at _reference/CANVAS_LINKS.md.
Module 1: The Classroom and You
Module ONE: The Classroom and You
Weeks 1–2 • 250 points
| Assignment |
Points |
Due |
CLOs |
Canvas |
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Classroom Rules Project
Develop a set of classroom rules with a written rationale grounded in the management theories from Marzano and Seifert.
|
100 |
TBD |
CLO 1CLO 6 |
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Classroom Layout Project
Design a physical classroom layout with a justification connecting the layout to instructional goals and management priorities.
|
100 |
TBD |
CLO 6 |
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Interdisciplinary Activity
Plan a single classroom activity that draws on at least two academic disciplines and articulate the cross-curricular connections involved.
|
50 |
TBD |
CLO 1CLO 8 |
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Module 2: Planning Instruction
Module TWO: Planning Instruction
Weeks 3–4 • 325 points
| Assignment |
Points |
Due |
CLOs |
Canvas |
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Standards and Objectives
Unpack a content-area standard through Bloom's taxonomy, design an aligned activity, write performance objectives, and create one assessment item.
|
100 |
TBD |
CLO 1CLO 2CLO 3 |
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Model Match Analysis
Identify Marzano's instructional models in published lesson excerpts and cite textual evidence for each match.
|
75 |
TBD |
CLO 1CLO 7 |
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Canva Anchor Chart
Build a visual anchor chart for a key concept in your content area, paired with a written rationale for your design choices.
|
50 |
TBD |
CLO 1CLO 5 |
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Lesson Plan Assignment
Write a complete lesson plan covering objectives, activities, materials, assessments, and accommodations using the SEC 507 template.
|
100 |
TBD |
CLO 1CLO 2CLO 3CLO 6 |
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Module 3: Assessment
Module THREE: Assessment
Weeks 5–6 • 275 points
| Assignment |
Points |
Due |
CLOs |
Canvas |
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Assessment Plan
Develop an assessment plan for a unit you are teaching, including formative checks, summative tasks, and a grading rationale.
|
100 |
TBD |
CLO 3CLO 4 |
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Questioning Strategy Blueprint
Build a questioning sequence covering question types, cognitive levels, wait time, and techniques for reaching every student in the room.
|
75 |
TBD |
CLO 1CLO 3CLO 6 |
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Summative Assessment Design
Design a full summative assessment for your content area and write a reflective analysis of the design choices behind it.
|
100 |
TBD |
CLO 3CLO 4CLO 5 |
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Module 4: Student Diversity & Special Needs
Module FOUR: Student Diversity & Special Needs
Weeks 7–8 • 400 points
| Assignment |
Points |
Due |
CLOs |
Canvas |
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Brown Bag Exam
A take-home applied exam covering development, diversity, motivation, and exceptionalities. Open notes, written under exam protocols.
|
200 |
TBD |
CLO 4CLO 5CLO 6CLO 7 |
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Family and Community Involvement Plan
Design a plan for engaging families and community members in support of student learning in your classroom and school.
|
100 |
TBD |
CLO 5CLO 6 |
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Analyzing Student Diversity
Analyze the developmental, cultural, and linguistic diversity in your current classroom and articulate instructional implications.
|
100 |
TBD |
CLO 5CLO 7 |
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Module 5: Subject-Area Unit Plan (Capstone)
Module FIVE: Subject-Area Unit Plans
Weeks 9–16 • 100 points (capstone)
| Assignment |
Points |
Due |
CLOs |
Canvas |
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Thematic Unit Plan (English / Social Studies / Science / Math)
Design a multi-week thematic unit plan in your content area, including a rationale, daily lesson plans with measurable objectives, differentiated activities, evaluation rubrics, and a family newsletter. The Math pathway is in development; English, Social Studies, and Science pathways open in Module 5.
|
100 |
TBD |
CLO 1CLO 2CLO 3CLO 5CLO 8 |
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VoiceThread Discussions
VoiceThread discussions run across the semester. Each prompt asks for a 2–3 minute audio or video response from you, plus reply comments to at least two peers. The discussions are not awarded points individually; participation across the eight discussions counts toward a single course-participation grade reflected in the final gradebook.
VoiceThread Discussions (across all modules)
8 discussions • participation grade
| Discussion |
Module |
Focus |
CLOs |
Canvas |
| VoiceThread: Introductions |
Module 1, Week 1 |
Cohort introductions and one professional goal for the semester. |
CLO 6CLO 7 |
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| VoiceThread: Week 1 |
Module 1, Week 1 |
First-week reflections on the teaching profession and the learning process. |
CLO 6CLO 7 |
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| VoiceThread: Classroom Management |
Module 1, Week 2 |
Discussion of classroom management decisions and the management theories behind them. |
CLO 1CLO 6 |
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| VoiceThread: Week 5 (Planning) |
Module 2, Week 4 |
Reflection on the lesson plan you submitted and the strategies you chose. |
CLO 1 |
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| VoiceThread: Week 5 (Assessment) |
Module 3, Week 5 |
Discussion of teacher-made assessment design and the role of formative assessment. |
CLO 3 |
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| VoiceThread: Week 6 |
Module 3, Week 6 |
Standardized assessment interpretation and grading systems. |
CLO 3CLO 4 |
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| VoiceThread: Week 7 |
Module 4, Week 7 |
Adolescent development and student diversity in the classrooms you teach in now. |
CLO 5CLO 6 |
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| VoiceThread: Week 8 |
Module 4, Week 8 |
Cross-curricular connections and the start of the Module 5 capstone. |
CLO 5CLO 8 |
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Orientation
Course Orientation
Start Here • Week 1
| Assignment |
Points |
Due |
CLOs |
Canvas |
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Course Orientation Scavenger Hunt
A ten-question auto-graded quiz that walks you through the syllabus, policies, tech support, and module overviews. Two attempts; completion credit.
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10 |
End of Week 1 |
Orientation |
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