Read: Chapter 8 in the Intro to Teaching Book
Watch Failing Grade on the included text DVD and respond to the questions on p. 262
Respond to the poll on privatization.
Monday, November 2, 2009
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Chapter 7 Assignment
Read: Chapter 7 in the Intro to Teaching Book
ALL Respond to Teaching in an Era of Reform on page 229
Read: A New Order of Things by Saul Cooperman in the Charting a Professional Course book. Respond to the following questions:
If your last name begins with:
A-F Question #1
G-L Question #2
M-S Question #3
T-Z Question #4
ALL Respond to Teaching in an Era of Reform on page 229
Read: A New Order of Things by Saul Cooperman in the Charting a Professional Course book. Respond to the following questions:
If your last name begins with:
A-F Question #1
G-L Question #2
M-S Question #3
T-Z Question #4
Monday, October 19, 2009
Open Forum
Please attend the Open Forum on Tuesday, October 20th from 12-1 in LSF 02 to find out about the new proposed rules revisions for teacher educators and accountablility. These changes will impact YOU! Come and find out what you can do to voice your opinion.
Monday, October 5, 2009
Chapter 5 Assignment
Can you believe we are already at the middle of the semester. Next Monday October 12th is Fall Break which officially means you have made it 1/2 way through the semester.
This week Read Chapter 5 and view The History of Education video clip that can be found on the blog.
Select an article to read from the book Charting a Professional Course Issues and Controversies in Education that is of interest to you. The only stipulation is that it must be an article connected to the Chapter 5 reading. You can locate this information inside the front and back cover of Charting a Professional Course under the column Introduction to Teaching (chapters). In your post identify the article that you read by Title and then select at least 2 of the questions at the beginning of the article to respond to.
Continue to work on the www.myteachingphilosophy.com learning module and bring the completed assignment to class on Monday, October 19th. We will meet from 1:00-3:35 in Tech 214.
This week Read Chapter 5 and view The History of Education video clip that can be found on the blog.
Select an article to read from the book Charting a Professional Course Issues and Controversies in Education that is of interest to you. The only stipulation is that it must be an article connected to the Chapter 5 reading. You can locate this information inside the front and back cover of Charting a Professional Course under the column Introduction to Teaching (chapters). In your post identify the article that you read by Title and then select at least 2 of the questions at the beginning of the article to respond to.
Continue to work on the www.myteachingphilosophy.com learning module and bring the completed assignment to class on Monday, October 19th. We will meet from 1:00-3:35 in Tech 214.
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Zona Fest Cancelled
If there are any of you who volunteered for the Zona Fest extra credit assignment this event has unfortunately been canceled.
Monday, September 28, 2009
Chapter 4 Assignment
This chapter focuses on the Changes in American Society: Their Influences on Today's Schools. After reading the chapter take a position on Zero Tolerance.
In 1994 due to acts of violence in schools Congress passed the Gun-Free Schools Act. This act requires all states who receive federal funds to expel any student for one year who was in possession of a firearm in a school setting. Additional amendments were added to include all weapons and drugs or drug paraphernalia to the act. More than 3/4 of all schools report having zero-tolerance policies.
Read Teaching in an Era of Reform on page 132. Watch Action, Reaction, and Zero Tolerance from the Becoming a Professional DVD.
Comment to this post your position on zero tolerance at this time.
Based on the first letter of your last name respond to the following question:
A-I: Describe the major goals of zero-tolerance policies.
J-R: List advantages and disadvantages of zero-tolerance policies.
S-W: What do you think schools could do to minimize the negative effects of
zero-tolerance policies?
In 1994 due to acts of violence in schools Congress passed the Gun-Free Schools Act. This act requires all states who receive federal funds to expel any student for one year who was in possession of a firearm in a school setting. Additional amendments were added to include all weapons and drugs or drug paraphernalia to the act. More than 3/4 of all schools report having zero-tolerance policies.
Read Teaching in an Era of Reform on page 132. Watch Action, Reaction, and Zero Tolerance from the Becoming a Professional DVD.
Comment to this post your position on zero tolerance at this time.
Based on the first letter of your last name respond to the following question:
A-I: Describe the major goals of zero-tolerance policies.
J-R: List advantages and disadvantages of zero-tolerance policies.
S-W: What do you think schools could do to minimize the negative effects of
zero-tolerance policies?
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Philosophy Object Presentation
On Monday, September 21, 2009 we will be meeting in Tech 214 at 1:00 p.m. for class. The Philosophy Object Presentation assignment will be due during class. Select an object that demonstrates how you believe you live your life. Clearly connect the object to your philosophy of life. The presentation can be anywhere from 1-5 minutes with more points being assigned to a 3-5 minute presentation. Although most people get nervous about public speaking you can increase your confidence by practicing your presentation in a mirror, for a friend, or a family member. Think creatively about the object that you select so that your audience is able to make the connection between the object and what you are stating about your belief system. And lastly focus on how you present yourself. Work on being poised, speaking clearly and loud enough for the audience to hear you, make eye contact with the audience, and show enthusiasm for what you are doing. The rubric for the assignment has been added to the blog under rubrics. Please bring a copy of this rubric to class on Monday.
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