| week # | topics | lecture notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction Classroom Pre-Practicum Current Events Overview Blogs and Portfolios: See SchoolBlogs, Education Web Logs Goals, Expectations and Assignments | Activity - Opinions on Teaching (PDF) Activity - Teaching Without Words (PDF) |
| 2 | Misconceptions Videos - My Private Universe (Space, Biology) Misconceptions Discussion Current Events | |
| 3 | Lesson Planning Differentiated Instruction Videos MIT Observations Discussion Current Events | Lesson Planning - Types of Lesson Plans - Planning for Modes of Teaching (PDF) |
| 4 | Differentiated Instruction Differentiated Instruction: Brainstorming Ways to Differentiate Instruction Current Events | |
| 5 | Assessment Video - Testing, Testing, Testing Discussion of First Classroom Observations Alternative Assessment: Concept Mapping (Inspiration), Portfolios, Journaling, Observations Current Events | Assessment Powerpoint (SWF) |
| 6 | Classroom Management and Understanding Kids Classroom Quirks Assessing Classroom Management Experiences Discussion of Classroom Observations Classroom Management: Tips for Teachers (from Students) Current Events Start of Modes of Teaching | Classroom Management (PDF) |
| 7 | Modes of Teaching Practice Teaching - Density, Area of Polygons, and Osmosis: Teaching in Different Modes - Lecture, Lab, Discussion Discussion of Classroom Observations Current Events | |
| 8-9 | Educational Technology and STEM Education STEM Education and Professional Development Discussion of Classroom Observations Current Events | Physics Lab (PDF) |
| 10 | Educational Technology Town Hall | Town Hall Meeting - Laptops in the School (PDF) |
| 11 | Gender in Math and Science Gender in STEM Town Hall Meeting Discussion of Classroom Observations Current Events STEM Web Resources (see Related Resources) | Gender Powerpoint Presentation (SWF) |
| 12 | Math Education Special Guests: Robert Gerver, North Shore HS, NY Planning Final Projects: Lesson Planning Link Discussion of Classroom Observations Current Events | |
| 13-14 | Final Projects Design and Teach a Lesson Final Project/Assignment Presentations |