E ED 681 AGENDA

Wednesdays and Online through WebCt

WEEK

Session

Topic/Content of Session

Assignment

(Due the following Session)

1   JAN 22

People Search--Introductions; Overview of Course;

Inspire to Aspire

Session Log

◘ Read Keniston Article;

◘  Look up a current statistic and compare to one cited in Keniston

◘ 1 Reflective Journal Entry Double entry journal 
Post on WebCT Discussion Board

1. Reflect on a strategy we used today and why we used it. OR                              

2. Reflect on a conversation you had on discipline which triggers your thinking.

2     JAN  28

ONLINE CLASS SESSION (Asynchronous)
 

Email Dr. Belgrad any questions you may have after review of Course Requirements, Assessment, Syllabus; 
 

Post your Double Entry Journal in the Discussion Board of WebCT

Determine your group assignment and immediately make contact with your group members to jigsaw the items.  If you wish, you may use the "Meeting room" Function of WebCT to meet at a designated time with your small group members.

Do Americans Really Like Children Yet?? Small Group work analyzing article and presenting current statistics

Session Log

◘ Read ARTICLE 1 and ARTICLE 4 - Building Classroom Relationships

◘ Read Burke- Chapters 1-3

◘ Burke Assignments 1-4
    (pp. 75-85)

◘ Reflective Journal Entry

1. Explain if/ how your thinking about discipline is different following your assigned readings.  For the next two weeks, post your reflection on the Discussion Board

3      FEB 4

No Class --Dr. Belgrad at AACTE Conference in Chicago

◘ Read:   Inspire to Aspire--Follow the Child Development Theory Links on Slides 17 to 23 and refresh your knowledge about the work of  Erikson and Maslow.

◘ Burke Assignments 1-4
◘ Review the postings of each Group to learn the current statistics of children's welfare and education in the U.S.

◘ Reflective Journal Entry

Reflect on what you learned from participating in the online Jigsaw Activity (post your reflection on the Discussion Board).

Sharing/Review Articles 1 & 4 (Journal Entries)

Cooperative Group Activity 1

to Discuss Chs. 1--4 Burke

 Burke Assignments

Session Log

◘ Read:  Burke Chapters 4 & 5;

                 Charles, Chapter 2 

◘ Reflective Journal Entry Email to Dr. Belgrad

5  FEB 18

MEET IN ED 2101

Sharing/Review of  Journals;

 Discussion of Burke Chapter/Assignment

 Discussion of Charles Chs 2 & 3

Instructor Presentation on Whole Child Campaign and Student  Engagement in Learning

Instructor Presentation - Social Skill Development and Erikson's Stages of Development

◘ Read Charles :

l      Chapter 3 - Neurological Challenges

l      Chapter 4 - Pioneers of Classroom Discipline

l      Chapter 5 - Bridges to 21st Century Practices
 

◘ Complete Assignment #8  p. 143  *Submit on WebCT

◘  Reflective Journal Entry *Submit on WebCT along with Assignment #8

Be prepared to contrast models of assertive discipline with models of positive discipline

Review the Rubric on the Classroom Communication Plan that we will be working on the latter half of the course.

6     FEB 25

ONLINE CLASS SESSION

Topic:  The importance of child development theory in classroom communication and management

◘ Read:  Burke Chapter 6 and Dr. Belgrad's Presentation Building Classroom Community

◘  Conduct a Class Activity:   T-Chart on Gratitude

◘ Select and apply two strategies that promote classroom community and reflect on the outcomes you obtain

◘ 1 Reflective Journal Entry on important points argued in debate. Submit with weekly assignment

ONLINE CLASS SESSION

Discussion Board-  strategies presented in Burke  

Class Debate:

Working with vs. Doing to Students

Discussion of requirements and process for the Midterm Peer Portfolio Showcase

Instructor presentation on Portfolio Assessment

◘  Reflections on five selected entry for Midterm portfolio  Procedures

  See Artifact Selection Form

◘  Complete the Self Assessment of your progress in the course

See Graphic Organizer Pictures

8     MAR 11

MEET IN ED 2101

PEER PORTFOLIO  CONFERENCE  AND SHOWCASE

Sharing/Review of Portfolios with reflections on work completed by the midterm.; Complete Self Assessment Midterm Rubrics

Form online research groups based on project ideas/ classroom communication plan and dates/times to meet online next week  https://www.csun.edu/~sb4310/labagenda.htm

◘ Read Kohn (entire book)

◘ Complete the Agree/Disagree Organizer Kohn

(select at least six statements with which you agree and at least four with which you disagree)

◘ 1 Reflective Journal Entry - Submit with weekly assignment

10   MAR 18

 ONLINE CLASS SESSION

Agree Disagree Group Activity

◘  Charles, Chapter 6 -8

◘ 1 Reflective Journal Entry - Submit with weekly assignment

ONLINE CLASS SESSION

Discussion Board Post:

The approach you selected to design and implement in your classroom:

Creating a Caring Community in the Classroom

Group work to construct the assessment for the final assignment:  Classroom Communication Plan

◘  Charles, Chapter 9 - 11

◘ 1 Reflective Journal Entry - Submit with weekly assignment

11  APR 1

ONLINE CLASS SESSION

Meet with your Group to discuss requirements for collaborative research project and classroom communication plan

◘ Read  Burke Chapters 7, 8 &  Epilogue

◘ Review and complete your own version of the strategies shown on pages 201, 207, 212 245, 264 AND and your choice of any one of the Assessments

◘ 1 Reflective Journal Entry - (LAST)- Post on Discussion Board

NO CLASS

SPRING BREAK

April 6-10

HAVE A GREAT SPRING BREAK !

11    APR 15

 ONLINE CLASS SESSION

Discussion Board: Post  your reflections on the strategies you completed from the last  3 chapters of What to Do with the Kid Who.

Work on Collaborative research project

 ◘ Meet Online with groups to continue plan for presentations

 ◘ Begin to assemble your plan of action for creating community and optimal student social/moral development in your classroom next year through the  Classroom Communication Plan

13    APR 22

ONLINE CLASS SESSION

Discussion Board: Post  your statements of philosophy in creating your classroom communication plan.  Respond to what your classmates have posted.

Group Presentations

◘ Classroom Communication Plans are Due Next Session

14    APR 29

ONLINE CLASS SESSION Classroom Communication Plan is DUE

 ◘  Complete Self Assessment Rubrics

15    MAY 6

  MEET IN ED 2101

Collaborative Research Presentations

Have a Great Summer!