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WEEK
Session
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Topic/Content
of Session
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Related
Assignment
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1 AUG
24
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People Search; Overview of Course
Navigating the Course Webpage
Introductions; People Search;
Discussion of Assignments and Readings
ASCD Whole Child
Initiative
Session Log
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◘ View Course links on
Instructor’s website;
◘ Link to reading on 4Cs of
Teaching” chapter and the implications and benefits of reflection on
goals and purposes of becoming a teacher.
◘ Link to
the ASCD
Whole Child Initiative. Log
on to this site and read about the campaign to ensure our children become productive, engaged citizens.
review the proposal for a broader definition of achievement and
accountability that promotes the development of children who are healthy,
safe, engaged, supported, and challenged. Sign
up to receive the bi-weekly newsletter and come to class with information
you have found noteworthy that is posted on this site.
◘ 2 Entries in Double-Entry Journal
1) After reviewing the course
objectives agenda and assigned readings what are your three (3)
key goals to achieve in this course?
2) Talk about the challenge(s) you have found in
becoming the teacher you set out to become years ago.
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2 AUG 31
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ňReview of Course Requirements, ASCD Whole Child
Initiative;
ňSharing/Discussion of Double Entry Journals
and Henderson’s
“4C Scaffolding” and the implications and benefits of reflection on goals
and purposes of becoming a teacher.
ňClass engagement in a Constructivist Learning
Model Lesson
Session Log
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◘ Link to reading on Teaching
for Global Awareness (complete reading of the article and be
prepared to teach to your classmates.
(see link to Graphic
Organizers).
◘ 2 Entries in Double-Entry Journal
◘Assignment: Write a
three-page persuasive paper on one of the issues addressed in the ASCD
Whole Child Initiative DUE on September 21. Use this
Scoring Rubric to plan, create and self assess your letter .Write this
as you would to school administrator, legislator, policy maker or
newspaper editorial column but nclude
APA style citations in the text of your letter.
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3 SEPT
14
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Come to class with your notes on Teaching
for Global Awareness so you may contribute to group work.
ňPartner sharing on response to articles
ňProcessing of Constructivist Activity conducted
last session
ňSmall Group work on teaching sections of
Teaching
for Global Awareness (cooperative learning roles will be assigned)
Session Log
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◘ Locate,
read a RECENT journal article reporting educational research on equity and
diversity in elementary education. (Précis 1) Use this rubric
to guide you as you complete a précis.
◘ Link to reading Shaking Up the
School House by Philip Schlechty
◘ Send instructor a draft of
your persuasive essay via email Sample letter
◘ 2 Entries in Double-Entry
Journal;
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4 SEPT 21
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Submit Précis 1
Submit your persuasive Essay
ňSharing Double Entry Journals
ňProcessing Teaching for Global Awareness activity
ňMini-lesson on Attentive Listening;
ňActivity on Shaking Up the Schoolhouse Reading
ňInstructor presentation of
Engaged Learning/
Constructivist Practices
Session Log
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◘ Read Chapter 1- 5
Henderson
◘ Locate and critique an
elementary lesson applying principles of cooperative learning - use this Cooperative
Learning Template
◘ 2 Entries in Double-Entry
Journal
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5
SEPT 28
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Faculty Furlough Day –
No Class Meeting
Due to 10% cut in faculty salaries
for 2009 – 2010 academic year, CSU mandates an equal cut in workload. This
furlough day will be a non-work day as per CSU regulations.
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◘ Read Brooks and Brooks
text: In Search of Understanding. Consider examples of
our class engagement in these characteristics.
◘ Read NBPTS booklet What
Teachers Should Know and Be Able to Do.
◘ 2 Entries in Double-Entry
Journal
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6 OCT 5
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ňSharing Double Entry Journals and Share your
review of Henderson reading;
Engaged Learning Activity
ň Small Group Sharing/Analyzing Cooperative
Learning Lessons
ňInstructor PPT presentation on the neurobiolgoical
foundations of learning
Session Log
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◘ Read Remaining Chapters
Henderson;
◘ 2 Entries in Double-Entry Journal
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7 OCT 12
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ň Sharing Double Entry
Journals;
ň Review of Reading;
ň Instructor Presentation on Portfolio
Assessment and Peer Portfolio
Conferences;
ň Introduction of requirements and process
for the Midterm
Peer Portfolio Showcase
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◘ Reflections on each
selected entry for Midterm portfolio
See course documents page for this
class' graphic
organizer pics
No Double-Entry
Journal Entries are Due
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8 OCT 19
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MIDTERM ACTIVITY
PORTFOLIO SHOWCASE AND PEER PORTFOLIO CONFERENCE
ňSharing/Review of Portfolios with reflections on
work completed by the midterm;
ňIntroduction of Framework for Teaching
ňVIDEO:
Ten Things Every Child Needs
Portfolio Conference Evaluation in place of
Session Log
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◘ Read handout
of Models of
teaching ** and prepare responses to assigned questions
(**THIS IS MANDATORY AS EACH INDIVIDUAL WILL PARTICIPATE AS A TEAM
MEMBER IN THE NEXT SESSION ACTIVITY)
◘ 2
Entries in Double-Entry Journal on your thoughts regarding your self
assessment using the Framework.
◘ Complete self
assessment of your professional practice using
Framework for Teaching
Reflect on Domains 1 and
2 (copy to word processing and then
highlight the categories that best describe your practice)
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9
OCT 26
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Faculty Furlough Day –
No Class Meeting
Due to 10% cut in faculty salaries
for 2009 – 2010 academic year, CSU mandates an equal cut in workload. This
furlough day will be a non-work day as per CSU regulations.
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◘ Read Handout on
Brain Development
◘ View links on Brain
Development Page
◘ Locate, read and complete a précis on a RECENT study on
creating an enriched, brain -compatible classroom that promotes student learning in
elementary education; (2nd Précis).
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10 NOV 2
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SUBMIT FRAMEWORKS 1-2
ňGroup Work and Presentations of Models of Teaching
Activity
Session Log
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◘ No
journal entries this week.
◘ Continue to
work on domains and identify a topic for collaborative research project
that integrates the Whole Child Initiative and putting research on brain
development to work in the elementary classroom.
Next week we will Meet in Computer Lab
in ED Building Room 2119
Bring Handout on
brain development and notes from Ten Things Every Child Needs to class.
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11 NOV 9
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Meet in ED Building
Computer Lab 2119
Submit Précis 2
Models
of Teaching Processing
ňSharing your reflections on Danielson Self
Assessments
ňInstructor
Presentation:
ňBrainstorm on Topics for Collaborative Group
Presentations and begin online research.
Session Log
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◘ Locate, read
and complete (Précis 3) on research related to your group's topic that
will be turned in at the time your group presents.
◘ Complete self
assessment of your professional practice using Domains 3 through 4
Framework for
Teaching
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12 NOV 16
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Meet in ED Building
Computer Lab 2119
SUBMIT
FRAMEWORKS 3-4 and Reflections
ňInstructor Presentation on Teaching
Efficacy
ňComputer Lab: Time for Group
Presentation Work
Session Log
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Prepare for Group Presentations
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12 NOV 23
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Submit Précis 3
ň Computer Lab: Time for Group
Presentation Work
Session Log
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Prepare for Group Presentations
◘ Portfolio artifact
reflections on final portfolio
◘ Complete the course/grade self assessment
After Presenting Groups self assess
using rubric
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13 NOV 30
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Meet in Bayramian Classroom
Submit Final Self Assessment
ňGroup Presentations
ňReview of portfolio requirements and process for
the Final Peer Portfolio Showcase
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Group Presentation Schedule
Group 1
4:10-4:30
Group 2
4:45 – 5:05
Group 3
5:20-5:45
Group 4
6:00 -6:20
Complete and turn in the Brainy Facts Form
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14 DEC 7
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Meet in Bayramian Classroom
ňGroup Presentations if needed
ň Final Peer Portfolio Showcase
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◘ Final Class: Enjoy
the Winter Break and Holiday Season!
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Return to
Reflective Practice Page
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