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Introduction
Classroom Pre-Practicum
Current Events Overview
Blogs and Portfolios: See SchoolBlogs, Education Web Logs
Goals, Expectations and Assignments
Activity - Opinions on Teaching
Activity - Teaching Without Words |
MIT Observation (PDF) |
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Misconceptions
Videos - My Private Universe (Space, Biology)
Misconceptions Discussion
Current Events |
Misconceptions (PDF) |
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Lesson Planning
Lesson Planning - Types of Lesson Plans - Planning for Modes of Teaching
Differentiated Instruction Videos
MIT Observations Discussion
Current Events |
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Differentiated Instruction
Differentiated Instruction: Brainstorming Ways to Differentiate Instruction
Current Events |
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Assessment
Video - Testing, Testing, Testing
Discussion of First Classroom Observations
Alternative Assessment: Concept Mapping (Inspiration), Portfolios, Journaling, Observations
Assessment Powerpoint
Current Events |
Assessment (PDF) |
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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 |
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Modes of Teaching
Practice Teaching - Density, Area of Polygons, and Osmosis: Teaching in Different Modes - Lecture, Lab, Discussion
Discussion of Classroom Observations
Current Events |
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Educational Technology and STEM Education
Physics Lab
STEM Education and Professional Development
Discussion of Classroom Observations
Current Events |
Comparison of Media (PDF) |
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Educational Technology Town Hall
Town Hall Meeting - Laptops in the School |
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Gender in Math and Science
Gender in STEM
Town Hall Meeting
Discussion of Classroom Observations
Current Events
Gender Powerpoint Presentation
STEM Web Resources (see Related Resources) |
Gender in Education (PDF) |
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Math Education
Special Guests: Robert Gerver, North Shore HS, NY
Planning Final Projects: Lesson Planning Link
Discussion of Classroom Observations
Current Events |
Final Assignment (PDF) |
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Final Projects
Design and Teach a Lesson
Final Project/Assignment Presentations |
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