Great class today! Reflection is a powerful learning tool!
Please post your two bibliography sources here, being sure to provide a little background on why you selected the ones you are putting here, and a couple sentences summarizing the articles. Plan to post by Wednesday, and respond if you would like or are able. Should you not be able to get your post to "stick" here, remember that it's fine to use the group email list!
Carol
Saturday, May 28, 2011
Friday, May 27, 2011
I apologize for the problems with Blogspot!
I am so sorry that many of you are having trouble with Blogspot. I just checked into my account and noticed that I no longer have followers. Thinking that this may have something to do with your not being able to get a post to stay, may I suggest that you might try becoming a follower again.
I absolutely don't know why it's giving us such a problem. If this doesn't resolve the issues, please don't put any more time into trying to post, but instead just email your posts to me (or to the entire group). Somehow in the next couple days we will figure out what our other options are.
Again, I apologize -- a) for the problems you're having and the time it has taken you to deal with; and b) for the fact that the trial didn't end until Wednesday afternoon, and I had class last night to prep for, so I haven't had a minute until now to look at this! I appreciate your patience through your frustration. Will get it solved VERY soon! Thanks, Carol
I absolutely don't know why it's giving us such a problem. If this doesn't resolve the issues, please don't put any more time into trying to post, but instead just email your posts to me (or to the entire group). Somehow in the next couple days we will figure out what our other options are.
Again, I apologize -- a) for the problems you're having and the time it has taken you to deal with; and b) for the fact that the trial didn't end until Wednesday afternoon, and I had class last night to prep for, so I haven't had a minute until now to look at this! I appreciate your patience through your frustration. Will get it solved VERY soon! Thanks, Carol
Saturday, May 21, 2011
Post Articles for Community Connection Here
Please post your annotated bibliography for two articles for the Community Connection strand here by Wednesday, May 25. Be sure to explain your rationale for selecting these articles as useful to your reflection, as well as providing bibliography information in appropriate APA format and a two to three sentence summary of the article. Bring a copy of each article to class next week.
By Friday, May 27, please respond to at least two other classmates about articles they have posted that may be of use to you. See you all Saturday; call or email with questions!
Carol
By Friday, May 27, please respond to at least two other classmates about articles they have posted that may be of use to you. See you all Saturday; call or email with questions!
Carol
Friday, May 13, 2011
Post your two sources for reflective teaching here, not later than Tuesday midnight! Thanks!
First, remember to give a bit of background about what you were thinking about, wondering, questioning that has brought you to the topic you want to research. Then list each bibliography separately in APA format followed by no more than two-three sentences that summarize the content of the article and help us to see the thread of connection to your original question/idea/puzzle of practice. Below is a sample entry from last year (from the Community Connection strand) to help you get started. Not the exact same format I requested of you, but gets at the same idea. By Thursday midnight, please respond to the posts of two (or more) classmates in a meaningful way.
#1
Cleaver, S. (2009, September). Simple steps to a peaceful classroom: Why social and emotional learning has to come first. Scholastic | Instructor magazine. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www2.scholastic.com/browse/article.jsp?id=3754088
This article is about creating peaceful classrooms, schools, and districts by implementing social-emotional learning (SEL). Compared to previous decades, more kids are growing up in single-parent or dual-working-parent homes. SEL programs deal with teaching respect and help kids to deal with the world around them. As a teacher my "puzzle of practice" is reflecting on the causes and roots of an issue instead of just looking at why a kid is acting out. SEL programs could help in a variety of classrooms.
#2
Flannery, M. E. (2010, May). Building a better school: How do you close the achievement gaps? National Education Association | NEA. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.nea.org/home/38962.htm
This article is about increasing academic achievement and graduation rates by a combination of academic programs, parental involvement, and professional development. This school is getting the students and community involved by having events such as "Hispanic Family Night" and having a group where the kids go to the elementary school down the road and tutor or down to the food pantry to help the hungry. This fits into my "puzzle of practice" by helping me to understand that it is not always about the content we teach, but how we teach it. Teaching kids the skills that will help them to make better moral and ethical choices as adults - making them productive members of society.
#1
Cleaver, S. (2009, September). Simple steps to a peaceful classroom: Why social and emotional learning has to come first. Scholastic | Instructor magazine. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www2.scholastic.com/browse/article.jsp?id=3754088
This article is about creating peaceful classrooms, schools, and districts by implementing social-emotional learning (SEL). Compared to previous decades, more kids are growing up in single-parent or dual-working-parent homes. SEL programs deal with teaching respect and help kids to deal with the world around them. As a teacher my "puzzle of practice" is reflecting on the causes and roots of an issue instead of just looking at why a kid is acting out. SEL programs could help in a variety of classrooms.
#2
Flannery, M. E. (2010, May). Building a better school: How do you close the achievement gaps? National Education Association | NEA. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.nea.org/home/38962.htm
This article is about increasing academic achievement and graduation rates by a combination of academic programs, parental involvement, and professional development. This school is getting the students and community involved by having events such as "Hispanic Family Night" and having a group where the kids go to the elementary school down the road and tutor or down to the food pantry to help the hungry. This fits into my "puzzle of practice" by helping me to understand that it is not always about the content we teach, but how we teach it. Teaching kids the skills that will help them to make better moral and ethical choices as adults - making them productive members of society.
Your teaching metaphor goes here!! By Wednesday, please!
What metaphor would you use to describe your own approach to teaching? Please offer specific examples or a vignette of how your teaching reflects this metaphor! Chapter 4 of Zeichner, especially pages 34 - 37 will provide helpful detail before you write!
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