week 3 - Discussion 1
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Multiple Intelligences |
The
idea of Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences suggests that there are
specific intelligences that are inherent in all individuals. The author,
however, suggests that a preferred style may not necessarily be the best way an
individual learns. With that in mind, what relevance do you see using the
intelligences in your classroom in light of the fact that an individual’s
preferred intelligence may not be the best way for them to take in and master
new information? Outside of the
classroom, what purpose do the intelligences serve in the way you interact with
people at work or with friends?
Week 3 - Discussion 2
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The Purpose of School |
In
the discussion post last week, Sir Ken Robinson suggested that schools are
killing creativity. Seth Goding also
challenges us in his TedTalk, Stop Stealing Dreams: Seth Godin at
TEDxYouth@BFS, to think about
what is the purpose of school. He
suggests eight things that will change education and shift our education
system, including “there is zero value worth memorizing anything ever again.
Anything worth memorizing is worth looking up.” He also shares that “we should
measure experience instead of test scores” and “grades are an illusion.” What connections do you see to the ideas that
Sir Ken suggested about schools killing creativity? Are Common Core State Standards a help or a hindrance in fostering creativity? How would following Seth Godin’s advice
support or inhibit the idea that our students need to be better prepared to
compete against others in the global economy?
How would this advice inhibit or improve the ability for students to
learn twenty-first century skills? Explain your thinking.
Week 3 - Journal
Intelligence
Are
you aware of what your preferred type of intelligence is? Complete the survey on multiple intelligences,
Assessment:
Find Your Strengths! In no more than one page, explain the
following:
a. Did the results match the way you were taught in
school?
b. If your profile results were actually that of one of
your students, how would you shape learning for that student?
c. What type of learning activities do you think would
be most engaging for your profile?
Carefully
review the Grading
Rubric for the criteria that
will be used to evaluate your journal entries.
Week 3 - Assignment
Different School Models
Part One: There is a range of school models that exist within
our school communities, all of which have the goal of helping students achieve
their potential. You will need to interview two teachers, principals, or
teaching support staff members from two different schools to complete this
assignment. Although it is not necessary, you should try to visit each site.
Each school must be a different school model as discussed in the readings.
Compare and contrast the two schools based on what you learn from your visits and/or
interviews. The goal is to analyze the two different school models, compare the
type of teaching and learning that occurs within each, understand what each
school has identified as a priority, and understand what each school or
classroom has determined is the top issue(s). In addition to identifying key
statistics, such as the type of school, demographics, and student-to-teacher
ratio, use the following questions as a guide for your observation/interview:
a. What are the most important issues you currently
face in ensuring all students achieve their potential?
b. How are you addressing these issues?
c. What role does technology play in classrooms to
support teaching and learning?
d. If you had to choose one subject area that your
students need the most support in mastering, what would it be?
e. What do you see as the most important skills to be
taught?
f. How would you identify 21st-century skills?
g. How would you describe the teaching in your
classroom?
h. What role do you see students having in the teaching
and learning process? Teachers?
i. How has teaching changed over the years?
j. What are the key issues you currently face?
k.
Part Two: Place the information you glean
from your interviews in a chart similar to the one below. This project is
designed to give you insights into the real-life issues, topics, and
complexities that practitioners address daily while also providing a forum for
you to reflect on your beliefs and practices. Once the chart is complete, you
should include a two- to three-page summary, identifying the implications of
what you gleaned from your research on your own practice. Questions to consider
in your summary are:
a. What did you learn from the visits?
b. What are the implications for your own teaching and
learning? Your philosophy of education?
c. What areas of new knowledge do you plan to explore?
d. How was your thinking different or similar?
e. How would you address some of the issues in your
classroom?
f. How would you prioritize the work in these
classrooms if you were the teacher?
g. What role could technology play in assisting with
the work?
h. Reflect on the NETS-T standards you reviewed last week and share any
insights related to your research.
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School
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School
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Differences/Similarities
identified
between
schools. Points to consider.
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Type of School
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Total
Population/Demographics
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Student to
Teacher Ratio
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Key Issues
Facing
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Role of
Technology
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21st Century
Skills
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Please
support your claims and assertions with the literature and information from the
interview. For your references, you should use the course textbook, the videos,
and resources for this week, as well as at least two peer-reviewed articles
from the Ashford University Library. This assignment should be three to five
pages in length plus a title page and reference page. Be sure to also save a
copy of your assignment for your Final Project and for future professional
development.
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