221+Agenda+Page+-+Spring+2015


 * Guided Instruction Planning Template**


 * Lesson Reflection Template:**

Model:


 * Scope and Sequence (learning targets can be found here)**

__Second Period__ Tuesday: 9:50 - 10:46 Thursday: 10:09 - 11:15


 * TPA Assignment Materials**
 * Description of the task [[file:221 assignment list.docx]]
 * Lesson plan template [[file:Lesson Design Plan - final fillable 9.10.14.docx]]
 * Model [[file:tpa model.docx]]
 * Remember that the EdTPA handbooks and templates are on Blackboard under "EdTPA materials"


 * Week 1**
 * **Jan 13**
 * **Jan 15**
 * Garry collaboration
 * Meet the kids!


 * Week 2**
 * **Jan 20**
 * Initial teaching demos
 * Writing learning targets
 * **Jan 22**
 * Planning for Garry
 * Writing learning targets


 * Week 3**
 * **Jan 27**
 * Planning for Garry
 * **Jan 29**
 * Pre-assessment at Garry


 * Week 4**
 * **Feb 3**
 * **Due: Direct Instruction - P.E.T.**
 * **Feb 5**


 * Week 5**
 * **Feb 10**
 * **Feb 12**
 * Write a direct instruction lesson plan based on the content (or a selection of the content) from the lesson you saw today. (Or you can pick content from the review test I emailed you.) Use the attached template. Upload it and any supporting material (e.g. handouts, worksheets, powerpoint, etc.) to Blackboard.
 * [[file:Direct Instruction Activity Template 2.docx]]
 * Link to a [|model]of a plan using a similar template -
 * Week 6**
 * **Feb 17**
 * **Teaching (Anny)**
 * ** Due: Read the following articles. **
 * http://www.nassp.org/tabid/3788/default.aspx?topic=Expectations_Do_You_Have_Them_Do_Students_Get_Them
 * What **specific** expectations could you have for you family group? What **specific** ways can you establish and uphold these expectations?
 * http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/answer-sheet/wp/2014/07/08/why-so-many-kids-cant-sit-still-in-school-today?tid=sm_fb
 * According to the article, why do kids struggle to sit still in school? Given this reality, what could we do in 2nd period to incorporate more movement?
 * Look at some examples of math lessons that involve movement.
 * In your opinion, what are the benefits and limitations of these approaches?
 * https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6WJdsb0dfM
 * http://www.learnnc.org/lp/pages/3423?ref=search
 * http://www.learnnc.org/lp/pages/3633?ref=search


 * **Feb 19 (Vicki)**
 * Opening:
 * **Story Problem Practice**


 * **Professional Learning Synthesis - Upload to Blackboard by Monday, Feb. 23. [[file:ProfessionalLearningSynthesis.docx]]**
 * 1) Review your reflection notes.
 * 2) Write a 1-page, single-spaced summary of your experience. How have you grown as a teacher? What new insights have you gained? (Your summary should be ** specific ** .)
 * 3) On the second page, identify your "top 3" professional questions that have emerged from your experience at Garry. Choose one of the questions to further explore. Conduct some research and write a one-page, single-spaced summary of what you learned and set a professional goal.

Student Efficacy: Melissa
 * Week 7**
 * **Feb 24 - (Vicki)**
 * Objectives:
 * Opening - Ben
 * Teaching
 * Kailey
 * Lauren
 * **Feb 26**
 * Opening: Kailey
 * **Story Problem Practice**


 * Reading:**
 * Questioning**
 * http://www.nscsd.org/webpages/jennisullivan/questioning.cfm - Scroll down till you see "Keeping It Simple" in hot pink font. Read the simple questions and choose five links to explore.
 * http://hereandnow.wbur.org/2012/08/23/educators-students-ask - Listen to this episode and read the post.

Student Efficacy: Kailey
 * Week 8**
 * **Mar 3 - (Vicki)**
 * Objectives:
 * Opening - Danielle
 * Melissa
 * Gladys
 * **Mar 5**
 * **Opening - Melissa**

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 * Reading:**
 * Discussion-Based instruction - DUE end of the week - Saturday 3/7 by midnight.**
 * P.E.T. Discussion Based Instruction - http://gonzagateach.wikispaces.com/Fostering+Discussion
 * (Aim to spend about 90 minutes preparing. Develop a place/system for keeping track of your learning. Be sure you answer in writing the following questions ** according to what you learned by perusing the resources. ** Upload your answers to Blackboard. Then, post a question/comment/issue on the discussion board on Blackboard and respond to at least two of your classmates.)
 * What are characteristics of effective, engaging classroom discussion?
 * What factors can sabotage good discussion?
 * What can teachers do to facilitate wide-spread participation in a class discussion?
 * How can teachers cultivate a classroom community and behavior norms that supports safe, effective, and engaging discussion?


 * Spring Break**

Student Efficacy: Lauren Poverty and Education Teaching Tips
 * Week 9**
 * **Mar 17 - (Vicki)**
 * Objectives:
 * Opening - Melissa
 * Teaching
 * Danielle
 * Annie
 * **Mar 19**
 * **Opening - Danielle**
 * Reading:**
 * After reading/viewing the following sources, post on the discussion board on Blackboard three ideas that stuck with you. Respond to at least two of your classmates by Saturday night.**
 * http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/wonkblog/wp/2015/03/06/the-terrible-loneliness-of-growing-up-poor-in-robert-putnams-america/
 * http://www.pbs.org/black-culture/shows/list/180-days/watch-online/season-two/
 * https://www.teachingchannel.org/videos/peer-assessment-homework
 * https://www.teachingchannel.org/videos/think-pair-share-lesson-idea
 * https://www.teachingchannel.org/videos/mixed-ability-classroom-management

Student Efficacy: Annie
 * Week 10**
 * **Mar 24 - (Vicki)**
 * Objectives:
 * Opening - Gladys
 * Teaching
 * Ben
 * Kailey
 * **Mar 26**
 * **Opening - Ben**


 * Reading:**
 * Academic Language & ELLs**
 * http://www.ncte.org/library/nctefiles/resources/journals/vm/0204-may2013/vm0204how.pdf
 * https://www.utb.edu/vpaa/coe/Documents/CI%20Yvonne%20Freeman%20Documents/YFreeman_high.pdf
 * https://www.teachingchannel.org/videos/deeper-learning-for-ell-inps
 * **Professional Learning Synthesis - Upload to Blackboard by Monday, Mar 30. [[file:EDTE221-ProfessionalLearningSynthesis.docx]]**
 * 1) Review your reflection notes.
 * 2) Write a 1-page, double-spaced summary of your experience. How have you grown as a teacher? What new insights have you gained? (Your summary should be **specific**.)
 * 3) On the second page, identify your "top 3" professional questions that have emerged from your experience at Garry. Choose one of the questions to further explore. Conduct some research and write a one-page, double-spaced summary of what you learned.


 * Week 11 (Garry PT Conferences)**
 * Teaching Demo - cooperative learning**
 * SPED**
 * different types of schools**
 * TPA - certification**
 * building relationships; professionally; mentoring long term**


 * **Mar 31**
 * **Apr 2**


 * Week 12 (Garry Spring Break)**
 * **Apr 7**
 * **Apr 9**
 * **Inquiry PET**

Student Efficacy: Danielle
 * Week 13**
 * **Apr 14 - (Vicki)**
 * Objectives:
 * Opening - Lauren
 * Teaching
 * Gladys
 * Kailey
 * **Apr 16**
 * **Two lesson plans for TPA due**
 * **Time to work on EdTPA project; no class (work on commentary)**

Student Efficacy: Ben Student Efficacy - Gladys
 * Week 14**
 * **Apr 21 - (Vicki)**
 * Objectives:
 * Opening - Annie
 * Teaching
 * Melissa
 * Annie
 * **Apr 23**
 * **Submit complete draft of TPA project**
 * **Opening - Annie**
 * **Professional Learning Synthesis - Upload to Blackboard by Monday, Apr 27. [[file:EDTE221-ProfessionalLearningSynthesis.docx]]**
 * 1) Review your reflection notes.
 * 2) Write a 1-page, double-spaced summary of your experience. How have you grown as a teacher? What new insights have you gained? (Your summary should be **specific**.)
 * 3) On the second page, identify your "top 3" professional questions that have emerged from your experience at Garry. Choose one of the questions to further explore. Conduct some research and write a one-page, double-spaced summary of what you learned.
 * Week 15**
 * **Apr 28 -**
 * Objectives:
 * Opening - Kailey
 * Teaching
 * Danielle
 * Ben
 * **Apr 30 - Vicki**
 * **Opening - Lauren**
 * **Final TPA Task 1 project due**


 * Week 16**
 * **Final - Tuesday, May 5 - 10:30 - 12:30**