Session+2+(9.11.10)

Notes September 11, 2010 (submitted by Esther McCauley)

Housekeeping o Lab Credit: Must be done in secondary class (6th up). Must have cooperating teacher and date set by **__October__** meeting. May use same lesson plan as used in class. Turn in whatever feedback you receive, along with contact information. o Module teaching: You must do an activity that shows a strategy IN ACTION. o Reading the Modules: Be familiar enough with each chapter in order to give feedback to presenter. Pay special attention to the focal points. o Outside Readings: Do NOT need to make copies for the class. All information will be posted on the class wiki. ( http://genedfall2010.wikispaces.com/ ) In your annotation please include: What is it about?, Why is it important?, and Why you liked it.

__ Foundations __ Discussion __ Teacher Skills __ Activity Focal Point 1: Traditional teachings techniques: teacher-centered vs. student-centered Focal Point 2: Research and learning styles Focal Point 3: Constructivism/constructivist learning Focal Point 4: Technology Focal Point 5: Critical thinking
 * Who are we?
 * How have our own school experiences shaped who we are as teachers?
 * Who are our students?
 * What is constructivism? What might it look like, feel like, sound like?
 * How to differentiate
 * How to stay relevant
 * How to keep students interested
 * How to teach critical thinking
 * Avoid labels
 * Make real-life connections
 * Project-based
 * Learn how to celebrate success.
 * 1) Review
 * 2) Key points
 * 3) Vocabulary clarification
 * 4) Visual

For Next Time
 * Outside reading assignment #2
 * Read modules 4 and 5