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8:20 - 9:20 - Goals of the Course
1. Think //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?**//

//What are the professional skills, knowledge, and dispositions you need to answer this question?//

2. Pre-Assessment

3. Watch: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0PRB4YsXn4&feature=player_embedded

As you're watching, think about this question: "How do you intend to make instruction fit every kid in your class?" Jot down 2-4 quotes from the video that capture your attention.

4. Syllabus

9:30 - 9:50 - Course Technology

 * Wiki
 * GoogleDocs

9:50 - 10:30 - Who we teach?

 * http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8VXrHeLqBA&feature=youtu.be (Tammy's Story)
 * http://tedxteen.com/talks/tedxteen-2012/111-jacob-barnett-forget-what-you-know 10:45 (Jacob Barnett)
 * http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3SpJVbofSiU - (Dyslexia)
 * http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Vt64to_a2Q (Hannah)

10:30 - 10:40 - Closure

 * Housekeeping**
 * Read Fried, chapters 1-2 - While you're reading, think about these questions and come prepared to discuss your answers.
 * What passion drives your decision to become a teacher? (Respond to this question at the very top of your GoogleDoc journal.)
 * What knowledge, skills, and dispositions do you need in order to be a passionate teacher?
 * Which is more important: knowing your students, knowing your content, or knowing how to teach?
 * Set up your wiki account