Educational Theory and Practice I

Calendar

SES #	TOPICS	KEY DATES
1	Introduction / Setting Academic Expectations
2	Creating a Strong Classroom Climate	Personal statement
3	Creating Independent Learners	Self analysis of learning style
4	Special Education Seminar I: Introduction
5	Creating Classroom Structure
6	Creating Classroom Routines
7	Setting Classroom Behavioral Expectations	Analysis of discipline scenarios
8	Maintaining Classroom Discipline
9	Curriculum Design: Part I
10	Curriculum Design Practice: Part II
11	Special Education Seminar II Perspective of special education teacher
12	Assessment: Introduction	Analysis of class observation / teaching techniques employed / strengths and weaknesses
13	Assessment Design
14	Standardized testing MCAS Design and Student Preparation
15	Classroom Management: Ses #1	Formal reflective paper 1 due: Teaching and learning practice
16	Classroom Management: Ses #2
17	Classroom Management: Ses #3
18	Classroom Management: Ses #4
19	Classroom Management: Ses #5
20	Classroom Management: Ses #6
21	Common Core Standards and Implications for MCAS Testing
22	Special Education Seminar III Teaching Practice in the Science Classroom
23	Best Practice—Differentiated Instruction Introduction
24	Best Practice—Differentiated Instruction Applied to Indepdent Activities Period (IAP) Class	Prepracticum logs Reflective journal
25	Preparation for IAP Teaching	Formal reflective paper 2 due Curriculum project
26	Preparation for IAP Teaching (cont.)