CALENDAR: SECONDARY METHODS BLOCK
EDU 351, EDU 368, and EDU 350
Spring, 2009
• EDU 351/368 meets on M//W/Th/F. Please check the calendar for details.
• EDU 350 meets on Tuesdays.
• Microteaching and discussions will be conducted during the lab time on Wednesday evenings.
• Seminar discussions will be held Wednesday evening during practicum instead of microteaching lab.
• Course calendar is subject to change.
| Date | Topic(s) / Question of the Day | Assignment(s) due | Student presenter |
| Mon., 2/9 | Connecting with your prior knowledge; Overview of the course 351/368; Q: Who are we as a learning community? (use of metaphor) Intro to EDU 350 |
Assignment - review course web site (sent via email prior to class) | |
| Tues. 2/10 | Q1: What are the social and political pressures on schools today? What issues face new /all teachers?
Q2: How does my passion enable me to teach more effectively? Who am I as a learner and teacher? Teaching with Passion: Assignment: Passion Paper due 2/20 |
Perrone, chpt 5 in library on reserve
In class: email handout of NCLB sites for next class |
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| Wed. 2/11 | Q1: What is NCLB and how does it impact me as a teacher? Q3: How does culture and race impact teaching? |
NCLB Website exploration - read for class (see handout) and discussion Lit discussion groups assigned/ introduction of Obediah & Teel |
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| Thurs., 2/12 | Topics: research based instruction & cooperative learning Assignment: Class and standards. Review Virtual class and assigned standard due Wed., 2/18 |
Marzano, chpt. 1 and 7
note: hand out articles on high school change |
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| Fri., 2/13 | Topics: changes in high schools & impact of culture on schools journal readings/jigsaw and first section of Because of the Kids |
1) jig saw of articles 2) Lit circles Disc #1 Because of the |
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| Mon., 2/16 | EDU 350 | ||
| Tues., 2/17 | EDU 350 | ||
| Wed., 2/18 | Q: How do we plan for our student's needs?
Topic: Yearly planning Assignment: Year plan: due 3/2 |
Written class analysis due / standards examined and brought to class Begin year plan Evening lab: lit circles discussion #2 |
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| Thurs., 2/19 | Q 1: How to I help students improve student writing? (Six Trait Writing)
Q 2: How do I plan curriculum that makes connections for kids and helps all students learn? Web quest - interdisciplinary curricula |
6 Trait Writing handout Interdisciplinary web sites (in class) exploration
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| Fri., 2/20 |
Activity: Peer review of passion paper
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Passion paper due / peer review using Six Traits
Discussion #3 - Because of the Kids |
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| Mon., 2/23 | Q 1: How do I create an equitable learning environment and address the cultural differences in my class?
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Managing Diverse Classrooms - Read Introduction and chpt 1 "Because of the Kids"; reflection and discussion notes due; debrief book |
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| Tues., 2/24 |
EDU 350 |
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| Wed. 2/25 | Q: How do my questioning skills impact the level of learning in my classroom?
Topic: Effective questioning |
Quality Questioning text ch. 1
Marzano, chpt 10 |
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| Thurs., 2/26 | Topic: Objectives and Assessment / Unit planning - using formative and summative assessment |
Topic: Unit planning: getting started (Unit plan overview due 3/9) Marzano, Ch.8
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| Fri. 2/27 | Site Visit | First site visit to Dakota Meadows |
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| Mon. 3/2 |
Topic: Active learning and non-linguistic representations Q: What is constructivism and why should classrooms be student centered? Assignment: micro teaching lesson - interdisciplinary & non-linguistic lesson |
Year plan due Marzano, chpt. 6 |
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| Tues., 3/3 | EDU 350 | ||
| Wed., 3/4 | Topic: Brain research, constructivism and planning for student success |
Read on line: http://www.sedl.org/scimath/compass/v03n02/brain.html for Classroom Compass, vol/3 no.2 Quality Questioning chapter 2 |
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| Thurs., 3/5 |
Topic: Communication skills for teachers / Communication model. Q: How do my verbal /non-verbal skills impact the learning in the classroom? |
Pitton, chap. 16
Sign up for discussion leader date (hand out Pitton text) |
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| Fri., 3/6 | Q: How do I lead discussions and ask questions that get all kids involved?
Assignment: Develop communication SMART goals and action plan |
Quality Questioning text chap. 3 Review SMART goals for communication skill development |
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Mon , 3/9 |
Q: How do my verbal and non-verbal skills impact the learning of my ELL learners? Topic: Communicating effectively with ELL students? |
Reis' ELL text: chapter 8 (handout) Unit overview due Lesson planning overview |
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| Tues., 3/10 | EDU 350 | ||
| Wed ., 3/11 |
Microteaching in class: Active learning and non-linguistic representations |
Interdisciplinary lesson with non-linguistic representation (with partner; 30 min.) |
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| Thurs., 3/12 | 1) Microteaching in class:Active learning and non-linguistic representations 2) topic: planning lessons |
Interdisciplinary lesson with nonlinguistic representation (3 people - 45 min.) Lesson planning and assessment
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| Fri., 3/13 | Observation #2 |
2nd visit to practicum site for observation | |
| Mon., 3/16 | EDU 350 | EDU 350 w/ Jane | |
| Tues. 3/17 | EDU 350 | Microteaching materials due to Deb's office - see website for forms and details |
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| Wed/ ., 3/18 | Q: How do I continue to improve as a teacher? Topic: using data to plan |
Quality Questioning - chap. 8 (read BEFORE completing SMART goals) Pitton, Chap. 2 SMART goals due |
Discuss. leader ch.2: _________ |
| Thurs., 3/19 |
EDU 350 |
Additional date for EDU 350 |
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| Fri., 3/20 |
Q: How do I respond to students during lessons? Developing evaluation processes/grading |
Quality Questioning chap 5
Lessons #1 & #2 due! |
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Mon., 3/21 - Fri., 3/27 |
Spring break | ||
| Mon., 3/30 |
Q: What do we know about how people learn and how does that inform my teaching? Topics: reflection, generating questions & metacognition |
Pitton - chap. 10 Quality Questioning chap 6 Video : Challenged teacher |
Discuss. leader chap. 10 : ______
(K - 12) |
| Tues., 3/31 | EDU 350 | ||
| Wed., 4/1 | Topic: Similarities and Differences Q: What strategies best support student learning? |
Evening Lab #1: Active learning with cultural component
Marzano chap. 2
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| Thurs., 4/2 |
Differentiated instruction: tiered lesson Q: What do we do about tracking? How do grouping practices impact parents and students? |
Read on line: http://www.cast.org/publications/ncac/ncac_diffinstruc.html
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| Fri., 4/3 | SITE VISIT #3 |
Microteaching materials due to Deb's office by 1:30 Identify: Who are your students? |
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| Mon., 4/6 | Topic: Developing appropriate assessments (test questions; rubrics; projects)
Q: How do I plan so I provide support and engage all my learners? |
Pitton, chap. 6 Test question / rubric development in class Lessons 3 & 4 Due today
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Discuss leader Chap 6: ___ |
| Tues. 4/7 | EDU. 350 | ||
| Wed., 4/8 | Topic: Summarizing and note taking Q: How do I help students deepen their understanding? |
Pitton, Chap. 14 Evening Lab #2: Reading strategy lesson or ELL strategy lesson Marzano, chap. 3 - modeling summarization |
Pitton, Chap 14 discussion leader:_____ |
Thurs., 4/9 |
Topic: Reinforcing learning
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Marzano, chap. 4 Pitton chap 8 Microteaching materials due to Deb's office by 4:30
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Disc leader |
Fri., 4/10 - Mon. 4/ 13 |
Easter Break | ||
| Tues. 4/14 | EDU 350 | ||
| Wed., 4/15 | Q: How do I ensure that all students are engaged in higher level thinking? Topic #1: Concept attainment (Fryer model) Lesson plan peer review |
Quality Questioning chapt. 4 Lab #3: Summarizing/note taking or similarities & differences lesson Lessons 5 & 6 due Peer review of lessons #5 & #6 |
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| Thurs. 4/16 |
Topic: Culture and management Q1. How does parental involvement help students learn? Q2: How do I use desist strategies to support student behavior? |
Managing Diverse Classrooms - chap 2, 3 & 4 (jigsaw) Practice desist strategies and focusing statements
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| Fri. 4/17 | Topics: Critical thinking /Problem based learning and Inquiry
Q: How do I ensure that all students are engaged in higher level thinking? |
Pitton, chap. 12 Marzano, chap. 9 Microteaching materials due |
Disc leader ch.12 : ____ |
| Mon., 4/20 |
Homework Q: How do I extend student learning?
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Marzano, chap. 5 Lab #4: Concept attainment, Inquiry or critical thinking lesson Pitton, Chap. 5 Lessons 7 & 8 of unit plan due |
Pitton, Chap 5 Discuss. leader:____ |
Tues., 4/21 |
EDU 350 |
EDU 350 - last class |
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Wed., 4/22 |
Q: How do classroom management, student learning and effective instruction intersect? |
Managing Diverse Classrooms: chapters 5 & 6 Role play management situations |
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| Thurs., 4/23 | classroom management lesson | see web site for details (4 students) | |
Fri., 4/24 |
classroom management lesson | see web site for details (3 students teach and debrief) email practicum teacher planning for Monday! |
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| Mon., 4/27 | Practicum begins | 1. COMPLETE UNIT PLAN (lessons 9 & 10) DUE TO DEB'S OFFICE BY NOON! LESSONS 1 - 10; final draft with revisions, first drafts, unit overview and year plan 2. Communication log due 3. Microteaching materials due to Deb's office |
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Wed., 4/29 |
evening lab/seminar |
meet in classroom 6:30 - 8:00
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| Wed. 5/6 | evening lab/seminar | meet in classroom 6:30 - 8:00
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| Fri., 5/8 | last day of practicum | prepare teaching journal and lessons to turn in | |
Mon., 5/ 11 |
Debrief practicum / final work Q: How do I continue to improve as a teacher? / Professional Learning Communities |
Marzano, chapter 7 Practicum lesson plans and reflective journal due Identify topics for research - professional learning community presentations |
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Tues., 5/12 |
research day |
individual research day for professional learning community presentations* see website (solo presentations spring 2009) |
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| Wed., 5/13 | research presentations | 1) 2) |
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| Thurs., 5/14 | research presentations | 1) 2) |
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| Fri., 5/16 | research presentations | 1) 2) |
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| Tues. 5/19 | Portfolio work | In class: complete portfolio entry and evidence for one standard in portfolio research presentation |
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| Wed., 5/20 | Q: What evidence do I have that I am ready to teach? | Mock interviews celebration Bring video for interview |
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| Thurs. 5/21 | Exit interviews with Deb | Philosophy statement due; Mock interview reflection due; self evaluation for EDU 368; use on-line rubric | |
Note: schedule is subject to change