Chelsea

Constructivist Conversation

Week One INTASC 1:Content- The teacher understands the central concepts, tools, and structures of the discipline he or she teaches and can create learning experiences that make these aspects of subject matter meaningful for students.

INTASC 6:Communication and Technology- The teacher uses knowledge of effective verbal, nonverbal, and media communication techniques to foster active inquiry, collaboration, and supportive interaction in the classroom.

Hoosiers: Clip 1 A group mentality everyone confronting the new coach with the “norms” Fear of change for the community Teacher-does not respond!, he is thoughtful yet respectful. Everyone surrounded him and played nice and shook hands but with their own motives Everyone has there own agenda Just listen Clip 2 Gets to the point on how things are going be Listens and responds thoughtfully Doesn’t beat around the point Asserts himself Not interested in being popular It’s about respect Addresses disrespectfulness immediately “Im going to learn from you and you’re going to learn from me” Making the point that everything they do has a reason and that is a precursor to change

Mr. Chips Kids say mean things Too quiet in the room something is going on Calls for more than a degree to exercise authority! Courage and character Punishment Accordingly

Power Teaching: Philosophy class and power teaching (whole brain teaching)- A great tool for engagement that I observed from this clip was the teachers use of the board and hand movements and his assertion of the content. His voice is commanding and short and concise. The strategy he uses most for encoding is the micro-lecture where he gives short pieces of information and has the students repeat it back to him.

Aristotles Four Causes- One of the essentials to power teaching that I got from the get go is communication and stimulation. The more the brain is involved the more the students are involved. I loved how everyone used their hands, spoke aloud and had partners. Now I even know about Aristotle’s Four Causes

Week Two: INTASC 2: Student Development-The teacher understands how children learn and develop, and can provide learning opportunities that support a child’s intellectual social, and personal development.

INTASC 8: Assessment-The teacher understands and uses forma; amd informal assessment strategies to evaluate and ensure the continuous intellectual, social, and physical development of the learner.

Soldier Clip 1 Talkative babies are taken Sorting babies by demeanor Drafting babies Nature vs. Nurture Boys that kicked off their blankets and were loud were taken Clip 2 Superiority Weakness will suffer the consequences Todd Conditioning Desensitizing Brainwashing Clip 3 Stimulation, Stimulation, Stimulation at an early age Puzzles Dexterity and motor skills Clip 4 Physical Education perfecting of motor skills Survival of the fittest Weakness means death

Week Three: INTASC 7: Planning-The teacher plans instruction based upon knowledge of subject matter, students, the community, and the curriculum goals.

INTASC 3: Diverse Learners- The teacher understands how students differ in their approaches to learning and creates instructional opportunities that are adapted to diverse learners.

Seabiscut Clip 1 Shows how people relate The horse needs assessment, rehab, planning, decision making as to what is going to happen to him The horse looked right through him when Smith saw him Didn't pay attention to his weaknesses, he recognized them but looked beyond what he saw He looked him right in the eye Clip 2 Dismissed him by looks right away at six months Everyone gave up on him for being gentle and everything against the standard He was definitely the opposite of what he "should be" They punished him for it He was bruised deeply Clip 3 When he didnt improve he was deemed incourageable He was labled a loser and turned into one Bitter and Angry He did what he was Trained to do, to lose He gets re-assessed and Smith determines new strategies for retraining him He decides to present opportunities where he can succeed Clip 4 Identifying with the aggressor Compares Red's aggression to the horses Observes him Moves slowly with complete eye contact Feeds him then encourages him Clip 5 Plan one in the making Making some trust progress Optimistic Back to the basics learn how to be a horse again Letting him loose and getting it all out of his system Lots of encouragement and talking to him Conditioning through words-Woo-clicking-there ya go boy!

Fly Away Home Clip 1 They need a lot of attention The geese are just babies Letting her be creative Dad doesn't know how to take care of them or her The geese must learn to migrate from parents what to do grass and grain Willing to ask for help Bonding is to humans as imprinting is to animals Trust building crucial Clip 2 Stroking, rocking, playing music to increase bond Play engage talks to them (Rock and Rue) Find terms/words and stick with them Bonding!

Week Four

INTASC 1: Content Pedagogy- The teacher understands the central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structures of the discipline he or she teaches and can create learning experiences that make these aspects of subject matter meaningful for students.

INTASC 2. Student Development - The teacher understands how children learn and develop, and can provide learning opportunities that support a child's intellectual, social, and personal development.

Brain Gym Activity With Bryan: Bryan set up water cups in front of the classroom He had a volunteer hand out cups which we put our names on He then took our cups filled them with water and wrote “Drink That Water” on the board We lose 2 quarts a day Lots of sipping of water 150lbs needs 50oz. A day Water facts Power teaching Recap with partner Water is a great stress reducer Lots of great facts about the importance of water consumption Awesome water you tube video

Brain Gym Activity with Erin: OWL Intro with power teaching Arm on shoulder squeeze turn head and whoooooo Then we switched sides Questions is it better if you stand or sit? When is a good time? Did activity with our partners Recapped and learned the benefits of the exercise

Emergent Ciriculum Video: What it is what is the concepts of it? []

Week Five:

INTASC 8: Assessment - The teacher understands and uses formal and informal assessment strategies to evaluate and ensure the continuous intellectual, social, and physical development of the learner.

INTASC 7: Planning-The teacher plans instruction based upon knowledge of subject matter, students, the community, and the curriculum goals.

INTASC 4: Multiple Instructional Strategies - The teacher understands and uses a variety of instructional strategies to encourage student development of critical thinking, problem-solving, and performance skills.

Marjori’s Brain Gym Presentation: Double Doodle Extra Dextra Credit-good kudos, or more homework Three outcomes of doing the activity We broke off into stations and performed mirror doodle with both hands Doodled on large paper small paper, and in rice for tactile feeling Great power teaching execution Used strong voice with assertion yet a fun lightness

Chris Brain Gym Presentation: The Gravity Glider Laid out what we would be doing Talked about our participation and expectations Showed us a video on what to do Student Model- Bryan did a good job modeling the actual glider We peer taught the stretch to each other Discussed the benefits of doing the stretch-relieve pressure on the hips and pelvis, improves posture and balance, improves coordination Did both the standing and sitting version

Searching For Bobby Fischer: Clip 1 The child doesn’t know what he has He finds the piece and is very curious at the sounds and actions of the men He wonders what they are doing and probably why He enters flow: optimal interest not easily distracted It is a chess piece Makes the connection that it goes to the board game the men are playing Clip2 Not easily startled Not afraid No words spoken Subtle body Language Shows the ball for the trade Didn’t get close Clip 3 Formal operation Dad helps son oil and condition a glove Didn’t buy a ball The child associated the shape and texture with the ball to the snow globe

Cana Theorist Presentation: Sigmund Freud Presented psychoanalysis theory Everyone read a bullet Good information Video on a Freudian slip Funny song on Freud’s theories Psychosis and dialogue

Emergent Curriculum Video: New Theorist Importance of looping with children Make portfolios Let the children’s interests guide teachings

Differentiation Video: Guided Reading Instruction on reading, doing reading, and being read to Done everyday Three-six times a day for fifteen minutes More attention with children who need it Eveyonr gets met with Assessment of readers and implementing of what you want to teach them. Jazz things up for secondary level, raps, poems, books AR Books SSR

Gender Bias in Children Books Video: The book of the women being the week princess waiting to be saved Many stories seem innocent but the message must be understood The child is picking up on cultural ques Boys must be violent and the savior of women Women are helpless and need men The development of women’s role in society


 * Week Six:**

INTASC 5: Motivation and Management - The teacher uses an understanding of individual and group motivation and behavior to create a learning environment that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation.

INTASC 3: Diverse Learners - The teacher understands how students differ in their approaches to learning and creates instructional opportunities that are adapted to diverse learners.

I believe students are people who are naturally curious. I believe students are people who want to learn and are eager to please. My teaching includes plans that are active and engaging, Im going to catch them doing good and give them positive re-enforcement. My teaching includes both Vigotsky and Piagets strategies. My classroom environment is wide open and stimulating. My classroom us visually stimulating and open to change. Tabular Rasa. My class management style is organized it has structure and is planned and clear to the student. My class management style is a welcoming friendly environment but has a firm hold to the standards.
 * Thinking about Teachers Roles and Philosophies:**

Clips for Discussion:

Differentiation in Action: Three areas content, process, products Approach to teaching based on the differences in approach Middle school Word problems, or reading of problem Grouped off students to cover the same material but come to different conclusions by answering different questions Gives them a length of time, goal oriented, not take too much time on each question, make your blood pressure rise Assessment, understanding, by presenting the information.

Ricky Trione, Blind Artist: Character Education Not giving up Persistence Persevering through tough times Goes into schools and shows children his art but ties in moral lessons.

Life stories for Kids: Character Education Decision making through comparison through stories Living virtuously Learning morals Enthusiasm, vocal dynamics through story telling

Valedictorian Speaks out Against Schooling: Agree/Disagree One eye on the goal one eye on the path Learning at your fullest Learning all you could have Memorize regurgitate forget Critical thinking, uncritically thinking? Are we really thinking or excepting opinions of others Insist on change Uses teachers name What happens to the teacher?

Gender Bias: Masculinity Love the use of System of a Down Violence Use of Disney movies Violence down played Dittsiness of women to fall for men Body Image: perfection, beauty, what’s accepted what’s not The Hunchback of Notre Dam Beauty and the Beast Pocahontas

Gender Stereotype in Education: Education was the women’s domain Education is universal and should be treated that way Women as the nurturer Playing field is more level based on competency or weather or not they’re confident Interviewing different students Minority because he’s male and black? What were the differences in men and women teachers when we were in school?

Theorist Presentation: Ryan on Carol Gilligan Study of women the Founder of difference feminism Women are different than men and should be recognized as such Men and women have different tendencies Song from Dukes of Hazzard Valuing both equally-men’s and women’s differences Carol Gilligan talking: the ways conventional thinking must change in order to truly value girls-“gender binary and gender hierarchy are the DNA of patriarchy


 * Week Seven:**

INTASC 3. Diverse Learners - The teacher understands how students differ in their approaches to learning and creates instructional opportunities that are adapted to diverse learners. INTASC 4. Multiple Instructional Strategies - The teacher understands and uses a variety of instructional strategies to encourage student development of critical thinking, problem-solving, and performance skills. Clip One Kristin Chenoweth: “For Good” A song Soft encouraging About Growing and learning from each other Changing for good The impact you have on your students Accept help when you need it Family, extended family, who are your teachers? Helping you see things differently Theorist Harry Sullivan- Significant Other…..a person who you met along your path that is significant to the person you are. Three significant others: I called you to let you know I respect cherish appreciate, celebrate about you…..

Kimberly Brain Gym Presentation: Space Buttons- Focus on Centralization: Relaxation exercise that help reconnect functions between the brain and body Power Teaching Help by activating the brain concentration organize skills moving eyes horizontally and vertically Helps motivations and interests While standing use one hand to touch upper lip and other touching lower back and breath three times while scanning from floor to ceiling Refocuses Learners Looking up and down benefits note taking

Connie Brain Gym Presentation: The Cross Crawl- The Midfield Advantage Stimulates the brain and crosses the bodies mid line Awesome power teaching Integrated learning to use both sides of the brain Midfield controls sensorimoter coordination, looking listening drawing using scissors Information Processing reading writing listening speaking Balance and Equilibrium Attention and direction Activities to put the Midfield to work Doing the cross crawl Fun music and activity

Sabrina Theorist Presentation Howard Gardner: Multiple Intelligence Theory Intelligence is composed in 8 dimensions Video on Theory Range of Intelligence all human beings possess at least one Human potential: linguistics, logical, spatial, bodily kinesthetic, music, interpersonal, intrapersonal, naturalist intelligences Power Point Important as a teacher to present as many intelligences as possible Assess where your strengths and weaknesses are INTASC 2,3,4 Awesome Video

AnnaLaura Theorist Presentation Robert Sternberg: Higher mental functions Triarchic Theory of Intelligence Book smarts not enough on street smarts View of giftedness Three types of intelligence: analytical, creative or synthesis, practical street smarts Power Teaching Theory of cognitive styles: Mental self governance 4 styles Assessment Triarchic Abilities Test


 * Week Eight:**

8. Assessment - The teacher understands and uses formal and informal assessment strategies to evaluate and ensure the continuous intellectual, social, and physical development of the learner
 * Week Nine:**

Creative Presentation Cana: Paint/poem box Class Participation Realistic Expectation vs. Idealistic Expectation Idea: The Draw Box! Students choose what role they will have in the activity.

Creative Presentation Chris: Using questions and students involvement, collage and written insights/ strategies Idea: Doing things in three. Three is a magic number

Creative Presentation Sabrina: The book!!! Idea: Book to present insights and strategies in to the students J Very Cute

Creative Presentation Kimberly: Great box full of texture. Idea: Smelly stickers associating smells with activities. Using synonyms

Creative Presentation Ryan: Poster

Idea: Climbing the mountain of information through urgency and importance. Literally a mountain poster and steps on them. Also using climbers.

Constructivist Conversation:

Stand By Me Clip One Boys at The Pistol Clip One Pictures of family and articles about his dad Boy outside playing basketball in the rain Boy wants to be like his dad The boy is practicing in the rain Pete Maravich 1st to play b-ball at varsity level at young age 1st to put black and white players on the team

Clip Two: School he was a mis-fit Smaller than everyone Motivated and believed Teacher talking about the “American Dream” Dream into words? 8th grade 5’2 90lbs.

Clip Three Basketball Practice Working out with the team Needs a smaller jock

Marjori Theorist Presentation Carl Rogers: Human Psychology Author of //A way of Being// & //On Becoming a Person// Very interesting life Father of client centered psycho-therapy Used Today Clinical Therapy-Supportive environment close relationship Client based direction Informal clarifying questions Self Evaluation-active participant Genuine Honest Real HUMANIST!!! Ryan &Bryan Demonstration Presentation: Waxing a board Mounting a Board Marjori & Connie Problem Based Learning Presentation: Cycle I liked the Sequence Game with the Board Informative Video Clip