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Lecture Notes Files
| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 13-14 |
Final Projects
Design and Teach a Lesson
Final Project/Assignment Presentations |
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