INTRODUCTION TO ES 2000 ____________________________ T entative Schedule
Here is the run-down of the course. Although I have included the word "tentative," we will make every effort to stick to this schedule. As a student myself, I know that you want to know the "5 W's" when it comes to reading and assignments. Do, however, understand that there may have to be alterations due to this and that.
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WEEK ONE: ‘ Setting the Stage'.
‘A desk' activity/critical discussion.
Discussion of syllabus, expectations, assignments, syllabus, etc.
Break class up into cohorts and presentation groups.
Assigning groups for ‘Group Teach' project
Don't forget to get signed up for “NICENET.”
There is a question on NICENET this week!
NICENET questions are posted MONDAY'S.
You have until SUNDAY 11:59 pm to answer or it is LATE/ZERO!
Start setting up the Teacher Inquiry Project .
Assigned reading: Introduction of Oakes/Lipton text; copy off and read John Gatto's ‘Against School' .
WEEK TWO: ‘The Purpose of School'.
Tuesday, 1/15 (Whole Class)
Quick Write: 'What is the Purpose of Schools? Of Teachers?'
'Only a Teacher' video/discussion.
'What IS a teacher?'/Different Views activity.
Review/discuss Gatto article.
Make sure to check NICENET !
NICENET questions are posted MONDAY'S.
There is a question for BOTH cohorts on NICENET this week.
You have until SUNDAY 11:59 pm to answer or it is LATE/ZERO!
Be thinking about the Teacher Inquiry Assignment .
Kozol's Shame of the Nation .
SKIM, SCAN & COPY: CHAPTER ONE. WEEK THREE: 'School, Society and Inequality'.
Tuesday, 1/22 (Cohort A)
This is Cohort A's first week.
Chapter (1) discussion, review, and article discussion.
'Only A Teacher' pt. 2.
Review Kozol's chapter/handout.
Keep an eye on the “NICENET” discussions: Cohort A this is your week.
NICENET questions are posted MONDAY'S.
You have until SUNDAY 11:59 pm to answer or it is LATE/ZERO!
Get started on the Teacher Inquiry Project .
Chapter 2 & 3 groups: You are presenting/teaching the next class so be prepared!
Assigned reading: Oakes/Lipton: Chapter 2 & 3.
SKIM, SCAN, AND COPY: CHAPTER TWO & CHAPTER THREE
WEEK FOUR: 'School, Society and Inequality'.
Tuesday, 1/29 (Cohort B)
This is Cohort B's first week.
Chapter (1) discussion, review, and article discussion.
'Only A Teacher' pt. 2.
Review Kozol's chapter/handout.
Keep an eye on the “NICENET” discussions: Cohort B this is your week.
NICENET questions are posted MONDAY'S.
You have until SUNDAY 11:59 pm to answer or it is LATE/ZERO!
Get started on the Teacher Inquiry Project .
Chapter 2 & 3 groups: You are presenting/teaching the next class so be prepared!
Assigned reading: Oakes/Lipton: Chapter 2 & 3.
WEEK FIVE: 'A History Lesson'/Why do You Teach What You Do?'
Tuesday, 2/5 (Cohort A)
Chapter 2 & 3 student presentations, discussions, and review.
NICENET week for Cohort A: this week! The Teacher Inquiry Project : do not forget about it.
SKIM, SCAN, AND COPY: CHAPTER FIVE & CHAPTER SIX
'A History Lesson'/Why do You Teach What You Do?'
Tuesday, 2/12 (Cohort B)
Chapter 2 & 3 student presentations, discussions, and review.
NICENET week for Cohort B: this week!The Teacher Inquiry Project : do not forget about it.
Assigned reading: Oakes/Lipton: Chapters 5 & 6.
SKIM, SCAN, AND COPY: CHAPTER FIVE & CHAPTER SIX
: 'Instruction/Assessment'.
Tuesday, 2/19 (Cohort A)
Chapter 5 & 6 presentations, discussions, and review.
NICENET : It's still there: It's your turn, Cohort A. The Teacher Inquiry Project : do not forget about it.
SKIM, SCAN, AND COPY: CHAPTER EIGHT & CHAPTER NINE
'Instruction'/'Assessment'.
Tuesday, 2/26 (Cohort B)
Chapter 5 & 6 presentations, discussions, and review.
NICENET : It's still there: It's your turn, Cohort B. The Teacher Inquiry Project : do not forget about it.
Assigned reading: Oakes/Lipton: Chapters 8 & 9.
SKIM, SCAN, AND COPY: CHAPTER EIGHT & CHAPTER NINE
Tuesday, 3/4 (Cohort A & B)
No class this week due to Spring Break '08.
No NICENET this week for either cohort.
Make sure to have chapter 8 & 9 read for next time.
Start presentations, discussions, and review when we get back.
'Teaching ALL Students'/'Teaching to Change'.
Tuesday, 3/11 (Cohort A)
SKIM, SCAN, AND COPY: CHAPTER TEN & CHAPTER ELEVEN
'Teaching ALL Students'/'Teaching to Change'.
Tuesday, 3/18 (Cohort B)
SKIM, SCAN, AND COPY: CHAPTER TEN & CHAPTER ELEVEN
WEEK TWELVE: 'Making Things Equal'/'The Law'.
Tuesday, 3/25 (Cohort A)
Chapter 10 & 11 student presentations, discussions, and review.
NICENET : Back to you Cohort A and it's due soon! The Teacher Inquiry Project : Due TODAY for Cohort A.
Assigned reading: Oakes/Lipton: Chapter 12.
SKIM, SCAN, AND COPY: CHAPTER TWELVE
'Making Things Equal'/'The Law'.
Tuesday, 4/1 (Cohort B)
Chapter 10 & 11 student presentations, discussions, and review.
NICENET : Back to you Cohort B and it's due soon! The Teacher Inquiry Project : Due TODAY for Cohort B.
SKIM, SCAN, AND COPY: CHAPTER TWELVE
'Hope'.
Tuesday, 4/8 (Cohort A)
Chapter 12 presentation, discussion, and review.
Class evaluations/reflections.
NICENET : Due very soon, and it's your week Cohort A!
WEEK FIFTEEN: 'Hope'.
Tuesday, 4/15 (Cohort B)
Chapter 12 presentation, discussion, and review.
Class evaluations/reflections.
NICENET : Due very soon, and it's your week Cohort B!
WEEK SIXTEEN: 'Final Exam' Week. Tuesday, 4/22
NICENET : FINAL/Portfolios Due for BOTH Cohorts on Final Exam Day! Time of Exam: TBA.
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