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Week 14 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.**
 * 3. Diverse Learners -** **The teacher understands how students differ in their approaches to learning and creates instructional opportunities that are adapted to diverse learners.**

AnnaLaura’s Presentation Ideas to steal: Positive points for stress

Week 13 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.**
 * 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.**

CC Stand By Me The boys show their diversity while conversing with each other. The Pistol The young boy is an accomplished ball player. He shows passion and dedication to the game of basketball. He’s smaller and younger than his peers.

Marjorie Presentation – Rogers Ideas to Steal: Brainstorming after watching Youtube video Marjori and Connie’s presentation – PBL Ideas to Steal: Gameboard for sequence game Cana and Chelsea – Co-op Learning Ideas to Steal: Group games

Week 12

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

Canrack CC Canrack faces the challenge of trying to teach at an all black school where the students are so far behind. He does not give up on the students despite frustration.

Week 10 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.**
 * 3. Diverse Learners -** **The teacher understands how students differ in their approaches to learning and creates instructional opportunities that are adapted to diverse learners.**

Cana’s Presentation - Cana presented her 7 insights and strategies using art and poems. She had half of the class paint up from and the other half read a poem. Idea to Steal – having not only art but poetry to teach Chris’ Presentation – Chris presented a strategy or insight and asked for a student’s response to it. He used ringtones with his project. Ideas to Steal – use ring tones Sebrina’s Presentation – Sebrina presented her midterm project with a story book. Ideas to Steal – Read to class Chelsea’s Presentation – Chelsea presented her midterm project by reading a story to the class. Ideas to Steal – Write a creative story and read it to my class. Kimberly’s Presentation – Kimberly presented her midterm project by using a collage on a box with a mirror. Ideas to Steal – A box covered with art that can spin around. Ryan’s Presentation – Ryan presented his midterm project by presenting them on a poster of his hometown mountain. Ideas to Steal – Climb the mountain

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.**

INTASC

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

==Erin’s Presentation – Erin’s presentation was on Herbert Goddard. He was a proponent of hereditarian position. Goddard was involved with eugenics. Erin made good use of power teaching by getting us involved. She further explained anything that had questioning. Overall, it was a good presentation that was very informative.==

==Connie’s Presentation - Connie’s presentation was on Arthur Jensen. Jensen was a controversial theorist. He was an American Educational Psychiatrist. Connie used “hands and eyes” as a power-teaching tool. The lesson was interesting and filled with important information.==

==Marjori’s Presentation – Marjori’s presentation was on Carol Dweck. Carol Dweck is an American Psychologist. Dweck studied the effects of motivation. Marjori used an enthusiastic method of teaching. She also effectively used power-teaching for her lesson.==

IDEA TO STEAL Going to schools and gaining 1st hand knowledge.
Week 8 Observations

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

8 parts of speech – verb, adj., noun, pro-noun, adverb, proposition, conjunction, interjection
===Ryan’s Presentation –Ryan’s theorist was Spearman. Ryan used good use of power teaching with getting the class involved. The lesson was very clear. Ryan made good use of his time. He also utilized power-teaching effectively.===

===Kimberly's Presentation – Kimberly’s theorist was Galton. Kimberly used the drawing board to teach her lesson, effectively using doodles to help teach. The lesson went a little bit long, but was still good and interesting.===

Chris' Presentation - Chris' theorist was Goodenough. Goodenough did not agree with the IQ test. Chris added humor to his lesson by constantly giving the class dextra credit.
===AnnaLaura's Presentation - AnnaLuara's theorist was Terman. Terman was a culturally-biased professor. AnnaLaura presented the whole presentation with a bright smile and was effective with power-teaching.===

Week 7

CC Clip 1 – Singer sings about being “changed for good.” Good teachers and good families will do what they can to help each other.

Quick Response A.NYC Teacher - If she is a good teacher, they should ignore her past and let her continue to teach. B. Ability Grouping - Yes, so it is easier for the less educated children to keep up and the more educated kids won’t get bored. C. Wheel chair student - Look for the main antagonizer and confront them. Set up a meeting between the three of us.

Class Presentations Kimberly’s Presentation – Kimberly presented a brain gym lesson on Space Buttons. This method helps relaxation and concentration. It relaxes the nervous system. One hand touches the upper lip, the other hand touches behind you, just above the tail bone. Kimberly had good direction with her lesson plan. The whole class was involved.

Connie’s Presentation – Connie’s presented the cross crawl brain gym lesson. It used a mid line and mid field. Cross Crawl improves our sensorimotor coordination. This includes looking, listening, drawing, using scissors, writing numbers and letters as well as throwing a ball. It also helps balance and equilibrium. To cross crawl you either lift your knee to your elbow or lift your foot to your hand, across your body.

Sabrina’s Presentation – Sabrina’s theorist presentation was on Howard Gardner. Howard Gardner was the founder of the multiple intelligence theory. Gardner disputed IQ measurements. There are 8 dimensions of intelligence. These include linguistic, logical-mathematical, musical, spatial, bodily-kinesthetic, -interpersonal, intrapersonal, and naturalist. Sabrina was very clear on her lesson and clarified every note card that was read by us. Used good use of hand-outs.

AnnaLaura’s Presentation – AnnaLaura presented on the theorist Robert Sternberg. He studied mental states and processes. Founder of the Triarchic Theory of Human Intelligence. The theory of cognitive styles has 4 forms of mental self-governance. AnnaLaura used power teaching to guide the class through the lesson.

Week 6 Observations Clips for Discussion a. a. Differentiation – Math puzzles used to increase math skills. Teacher gives students a time limit for stimulus motivation. When looking for differentiation, you are looking for kids who are not engaged or seem to have trouble understanding. b. Ricky Trione, Blind Artist: Character Education – It was important to not give up and persevere through difficult times. c. b. Life Lesson - The clip shows teachers using lots of enthusiasm. This keeps the students interested. It’s important to have good story telling skills. d. c. Valedictorian - This is a clip of a graduation speech. MERF system. She is talking about her teachers and lessons she learned that stick out. This shows she was influenced by her teacher. Agree on one thing and disagree on another… e. Beauty and the Beast – This clip is about masculinity. Men are associated with violence. Next it talks about body image and how cartoons promote body image. f. d. Gender Stereotype in Education – Students discuss stereotypes in education. They debate whether there is a level playing field. Lots of times there are more female teachers in elementary and more males teaching secondary school.

Class Presentations Ryan – Carol Gilligan Ryan talked about Carol Gilligan and why she was important. He was well-prepared and organized. His use of powerpoint was very effective. Students were asked to participate by reading powerpoint slides and slips he handed out. Ryan also had good use of video clips with a Carol Gilligan interview as well as the Dukes of Hazard theme song. Chelsea – Karen Horney Chelsea talked about Karen Horney. Karen Horney studied neurosis. The presentation was well-explained and thought out. There was a very organized powerpoint presentation with nice, brief facts. Chelsea also had the class participate by reading her slides. Good use of pop-culture using the show, “Cheers” to give an example of neurotic behavior. Chelsea also made eye-contact with all the students, good public speaking skills. Students as Learners -Students are people who pop in phrases while others are thinking -Want to learn -Eager to please Classroom is… -Open for discussion -Pleasing to the eye -Student work is evident -Teacher’s should take down all the student’s work at the end of the year -Each year belongs to the kids in that year Class management style is… -Organized for structure in time and plans -Students know what is coming next -Post bulletin board of a to-do list for the day -Easy going environment, but firm expectations for behavior Thou shalt not judge thyself STRATEGIES and INSIGHTS Queue and prompt -Drop hints, don’t give answers -Memorizing poetry can work as building blocks for learning. -Things have numbers in cultural literacy. -A good teacher is a good thief(story telling or learning new skills). Test Design - Out of 10 questions, how many do you want to be easy? You want 6 so people breathing can at least get a D. Next you have 2 or 3 moderately hard questions. Last, you have 1 or 2 hard questions. Easy, easy, moderately difficult, challenging, easy, easy -Give students a time limit to keep them on task. Mental Math – Cultural Literacy Begin on the number of _ And add or subtract or multiply by _ “ “  And are you on the number of

Week 5 CC’s Marjori’s Presentation Marjori taught us about Double Doodle. It’s where you doodle with 2 hands at the same time and mirror the images as you draw them. The lesson helps improve hand-eye coordination. Marjori used power-teaching very effectively, had good explanations and good class participation. The materials were key for this lesson and Marjori delivered.

Chris’ Presentation Chris taught us about the Gravity Glider. This is a method of stretching and breathing that is meant to help relax you. By using this method, various aspects of your life will improve. Chris used power-teaching effectively and had good explanations about why the gravity glider is important. He also used peer teaching, which further confirmed the lesson.

Cana’s Presentation Cana presented on Sigmund Freud. She taught us what Freud was famous for. The Freud slip was taught and examples were given by the students. Cana did a good job of using powerpoint with videos and a song. Searching for Bobby Fischer -Trust -Concrete Operations -Preoperational

CC

Emergent Curriculum Teachers consider themselves to be partners or guides in learning - looping - closer relationships between students and teacher

Guided Reading -Guided reading provides extra support for students having trouble with reading - Guided reading should be done everyday, 15 min per group (low level, mid, high) - Makes children better readers

WEEK 4 Observations - Montessori - Drinking Water - Owl Method - Maturity, late and early maturity - Special needs students

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.**

CC4 Billy Eliot - Boys are chums/best friends. - Billy tries to hide his face before going into the library.. - He doesn't want to get caught sneaking around - Steals a ballet book from the library. - He practices ballet in the mirror. - Preparation leads to success. - Success leads to self-fulfillment and satisfaction.

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.**

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.**

__Montessori Clip__ In this clip, it showed how a Montessori class functions. There was no sign of teachers around. All the kids were working at their own pace and doing whichever activities they felt like doing. The children showed independence, responsibility and good motor skills.

__Erin's Presentation__ Erin showed us the "owl" method from the brain gym book. This taught us that putting our hand across our chest will help us breathe better. I thought the lesson was presented well and was right to the point.

Look for a clip on one of the following to bring to share a. emergent curriculum, b. differentiated instruction, c. gender bias. Post on your page. Piaget in the Montessori Classroom; Boyz in the Hood for teacher behavior, differences in the classroom and culture. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A4U-lCogQEM&p=52D122125AEB80DA&index=5

WEEK 3 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 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. CC3 __Seabisquit__ Clip 1 He saw something else in the horse by looking it in its eye he was looking inside of the horse, not what was on the outside. Clip 2 Seabisquit appears to be lazy and not a good racing horse, so he is punished. Clip 3 Because of all the abuse, Seabisquit becomes disruptive and violent. He still has potential to become something special. Clip 4 The boy talks to the horse in a very relaxing and unthreatening manner. This calms the horse down. Clip 5 The horse shows potential of being a good racing horse. He needs to learn how to be a horse again. Clip 6 By taking the horse off the track and into his natural environment, he becomes more comfortable and confident and shows signs that he is definitely a special horse.

__Fly Away Home__
 * 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**
 * 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.**

Clip 1 The daughter is teaching her father how to be responsible. The geese use parental influence to survive. Learning through imitation. Clip 2 Stroking, petting, rocking, etc. helps stimulate growth rate. Find terms like “Hey, hey, hey” and stick with them.

WEEK 2

CC2 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 9. Reflective Practice: Professional Growth - The teacher is a reflective practitioner who continually evaluates the effects of his or her choices and actions on others (students, parents, and other professionals in learning community) and who actively seeks out opportunities to grow professionally.

Nature vs. Nurture 9/1 __Soldier__ Clip 1 Babies were being judged and labeled.

Clip 2 The children were desensitized and brain washed.

Clip 3 The weak children are weeded out of the pack when one of the kids cannot keep up with the group.

WEEK 1

CC1 8/25 __Hoosiers__- CLIP 1 Nobody was willing to give the new coach a chance to speak so he left. By doing so he politely defused the situation.


 * INTASC 10. School and Community Involvement -** **The teacher fosters relationships with school colleagues, parents, and agencies in the larger community to support students' learning and well-being.**

CLIP 2

This time around, the new coach tried to assert himself into the situation. By calling out the other coach, he was working towards gaining the players respect.


 * 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.**

CLIP 3

Again he is assertive, but this time to one of the rebellious players. I think he does this to teach the team how to be respectful to the teacher.


 * INTASC 9. Reflective Practice: Professional Growth -** **The teacher is a reflective practitioner who continually evaluates the effects of his or her choices and actions on others (students, parents, and other professionals in the learning community) and who actively seeks out opportunities to grow professionally.**

__Goodbye, Mr. Chips__- The teacher lets the children walk all over him and loses control of the class. When the head of the school walks in, he exercises his authority and takes back control.


 * INTASC 10. School and Community Involvement -** **The teacher fosters relationships with school colleagues, parents, and agencies in the larger community to support students' learning and well-being.**

POWER TEACHING WEEK 1

Youtube.com: [], , This clip talks about Mr. Math's 7's method. This teaches math to kids by using patterns on a grid. [] This clip shows motivational quotes that can help us through life. [] (nature v. nurture) This video talks about the possibility of how well a child turns out. It is said that it is more up to the child than the parent.

College - Philosophy class and power teaching (whole brain teaching) [] What tools for engagement do you observe? The teacher asks for the students response and confirmation after almost everything he states. What strategy for encoding does he use most? He uses hand signals and confirmation.

College – Aristotle’s Four Causes [] What do you perceive to be one of the essentials of power teaching from observing this clip? The enthusiasm of the teacher.

High School Math on Slope [] Make two more observations about the “essentials of power teaching”

4/5th Grade Teacher is 11 years old here [] In this clip, one of the students is teaching the class using power teaching. She has a full grasp of the lesson she is teaching and has the entire attention of the class. All the kids seem very smart for their age and eager to participate in the class.

How does she outline “expectations” or “standards” for participation? By using hand gestures and excitement.

How does she keep the discussion open ended? While reading the story, she has the rest of the class finish her sentences. She also calls on all the kids to participate individually.

6th Grade Math Class Operations [] Here is a video of a teacher who uses power teaching for her 6th grade class. How long does she talk before she expects the Ss to review? She only speaks for 30sec to a minute before she asks for the class participation. What role does positive reinforcement play here? The positive reinforcement uplifts the kids and keeps them interested.

Critical Thinking Skills in 4th Grade [] In this video, the teacher uses power teaching which teaches the kids to teach eachother. What impact would this style of teaching make in the schools you have seen? In smaller sized classes, I think this method would be highly effective. Forcing the students to teach each other means they are forced to learn it first and by doing so they understand the material much thoroughly.

College - Philosophy class and power teaching (whole brain teaching) [] What tools for engagement do you observe? What strategy for encoding does he use most?
 * The teacher uses power teaching to engage the class. With this he is adding more activity to the class room. **
 * He uses hand signals and re-confirmation. **

College instruction on the Basics of Power Teaching [] What role do these elements play in this lesson? Humor - He uses humor to keep the students interested. Gestures - The hand gestures stimulate blood flow and keep the students on their toes. Refocusing - He has the students refocus the lesson to each other. What is the most unique thing you see in this clip? I think the most unique thing was the control this teacher had over his students. They were all on the same page and all in sync with each other.

Classroom Rules [] Compare and contrast the ways he presents the rules. What do you see? For every rule, he gives a different hand gesture.

Smart Board and Mr. Howard [] Where can you find one of the boards to learn how to use them? These boards can be found on the internet and purchased.

Another lesson on Power Teaching [] Variety….is part of this method’s appeal. What does this method do for his “enthusiasm” and “creativity”? By using variety it keeps the class responding and enthusiastic. If you say "class, class, class" all the time, students might get bored.

You will have seen many more links to examples of Power Teaching. Find one and ask two questions for others to respond to after you view it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6D7-ss4iJU&feature=related Can this method of teaching be used in a larger class with 30 or more children? How would you respond to the kids who remain unruly or are having a hard time grasping the concept of this sort of teaching?