221+Agenda+-+1.19.12

8:00 - 8:20 - Welcome & Introductions (favorite middle school moment)

8:20 - 9:00 - Overview of course and course wiki

//**T**hink about this scenario. You are in a job interview at a school that seems to be a great fit for you. The principal looks at you, pauses, and says, "You know, there's lots of talk about "no child left behind." It's a nice goal and all, but seriously, how are we supposed to make it happen? And what about the kids who are ahead? I'll be honest with you - with class sizes hovering around 32, I don't know how we're supposed to reach every kid. But I know we have to try. If you're hired, you're going to have classes filled with all types of kids - introverts, extroverts, ELLs, special ed kids, gifted, those who can't read or can't compute. **How do you intend to make your instruction fit every kid in your class?**//

Syllabus -
 * Course goals
 * Field Component
 * Wiki
 * What it is? Why?
 * Invitations
 * How to use it
 * Important Policies
 * Attendance
 * Honesty
 * Norms for Discussion
 * Communication
 * Technology

9:00 - 9:30 - Freedom Writers What does this have to do with the course goals?

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Re-watch the "Freedom Writers" video. As you're watching, think about this question: "How do you intend to make instruction fit every kid in your class?" Select three quotes from the clip.

9:30 - 9:40 - Break

9:40 - 10:20 - Diverse Learners and Differentiation

True/False
 * 1) All children should walk at precisely 9 months
 * 2) If a child doesn't walk by 12 months, it's the mother's fault.
 * 3) Everyone should wear the same shoe size
 * 4) You should know today exactly what you'll be doing two years from now
 * 5) Vegetables are good for humans.
 * 6) The most important learning can be measured.
 * 7) Teaching is creative.



Factors Influencing Academic Achievement
Brainstorm a list

Key Concepts: Tensions and Possibilities
Differentiation vs. Standardization Planning vs. Responsive Teaching Diversity vs. High Expectations for All

Planning - A Way to Put the Pieces Together

 * What do teachers plan? When? How? Why?
 * Equivalent task in other professions

10:20 - 10:40 Google Docs - quick tutorial https://support.google.com/docs/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=143206&topic=21008&ctx=topic


 * Create a google-doc - Name it "last name_221_sp2012"
 * Share it with me - casea@gonzaga.edu

**__To Do before next class - 1/24__**
1. Student Survey - Complete and bring to class on Thursday.

2. Join the wiki - create a user name that is professional and identifiable to us, but not to outsiders

3. Read the syllabus (posted above) - Write down any questions/concerns.

4. Read Tomlinson, chapter 2 -
 * Open your journal on googledocs. Put your name and the date (1/24/12) in **bold** at the top of the page. Title this section, "Tomlinson, Chapter 2"
 * __Before__ reading, brainstorm a response to this question, "What are your top three commitments as a teacher?" Write your initial ideas in your journal.
 * __While__ you are reading, highlight ideas that grabbed your attention (e.g. something you really liked, something provocative, something you wonder about, something you disagree with, something you want to remember)
 * __After__ you read, select three quotes from the chapter that grabbed your attention. Copy each quote into your journal (include the page number). Write a paragraph about each quote explaining your thoughts. Why does this matter to you? How does it apply to your future career as a teacher?