221+Agenda+3.6.14

8:00 - 8:15 - Welcome and Review (Sarah)
 * Notetaker: Anne
 * Photographer:Sarah
 * Reviewer: Andy

8:15 - 8:45 - Teaching Demo #1 Anne’s Lesson 8:45 - 9:15 - Teaching Demo #2 Julie’s lesson 9:15 - 9:25 - Break
 * Avoid procedural instruction and go more in conceptualization and understanding
 * Everyone has different background knowledge on subject
 * More time for individual work and group work time
 * Great open ended questions that included our opinion (what we would do if we were citizens of the town)
 * Made sure everyone spoke in the discussion (can this side of the class contribute)
 * Got the kids to think deeply about content and made them want to engage in the activity

9:25 - 9:55 - Teaching Demo #3 Julia’s Lesson
 * Gave diverse problems with information given (real world examples)
 * Progression helped understanding (build on what you taught)
 * Recognize what you say can be culturally loaded
 * How and why questions

9:55 - 10:20 - NTSG - Harnessing Energy
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10:20 - 10:40 - Field Discussion

Reflection on Field Experience


 * Personal investment (connection) and purpose is important
 * It is difficult to determine the background knowledge of each student (diagnostic test?)
 * There can be problems that arise during a lesson (just address and answer questions)
 * Pace can be one of the most difficult characteristics of teaching

- how long is too long for an activity

- every student finishes at a different time

- how much time do you need for processing?

- have activity for early finishers?

*two truths and a lie activity

**Housekeeping:**

Due March 20
 * P.E.T. - Cooperative Learning
 * Pay particular attention to answering the questions at the top of the page
 * Field Journal #3