| SES # | TOPICS |
|---|---|
| 1 | Syllabus Overview of 11.129, 11.130, and 11.131 Assignments 1 and 2 Free Writing Article "Expectations." Chapter 11 in The Skillful Teacher. |
| 2 | "Personal Relationship Building." Chapter 12 in The Skillful Teacher. |
| 3 | Planning and Conducting Instruction (Handout) |
| 4 | Maintaining Appropriate Student Behavior (Handout) |
| 5 | "Discipline." Chapter 7 in The Skillful Teacher. |
| 6 | First Special Education Seminar |
| 7 | Communication Skills for Teaching (Handout) |
| 8 | "Clarity." Chapter 8 in The Skillful Teacher. |
| 9 | "Principles of Learning." Chapter 9 in The Skillful Teacher. |
| 10 | "Models of Teaching." Chapter 10 in The Skillful Teacher. |
| 11 | "Learning Experiences." Chapter 15 in The Skillful Teacher. |
| 12 | Second Special Education Seminar |
| 13 | "Assessment." Chapter 16 in The Skillful Teacher. |
| 14 | "Curriculum Design." Chapter 17 in The Skillful Teacher. |
| 15 | First Reflection Paper |
| 16 | "Overarching Objectives." Chapter 18 in The Skillful Teacher. |
| 17 | Standards for Teachers State Licensure Information MTEL Information |
| 18 | Third Special Education Seminar |
| 19 | Professional Educational Journals in Your Field |
| 20 | "Teach a Book" Work |
| 21 | "Teach a Book" Work (cont.) |
| 22 | Frameworks and MCAS |
| 23 | Frameworks and MCAS (cont.) |
| 24 | Classroom Resources Final Reflection Paper |
| 25 | Practicum Preparation Work (DOE Forms) |
| 26 | Major Curriculum Project and Folder of All Work |
| 27 | Practicum Preparation Work |
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The following text is used throughout the class, as described in the table below.
Main Text
Saphier, Jon, and Robert Gower. The Skillful Teacher: Building Your Teaching Skills. Acton, MA: Research for Better Teaching, 1997. ISBN: 1886822069.
Schedule of Classes and Readings