Planning Instruction by Analyzing Classroom and Student Needs 11/17/09 Assignment

After reading chapter 13 you should have a good understanding of the INCLUDE strategy as well as other ways to plan instruction by analyzing classroom and student needs. For the online assignment you will plan accommodations in the instructional environment.

Vera is a student with a learning disability in your 4th grade class. You use whole-group instruction in math. This method is sometimes difficult for Vera, who is behind her peers in math. Vera is slow to answwer math facts, has trouble keeping numbers straight in columns, and sometimes forgets a step or two when she is computing a problem that requires several steps.

1. Identify the demands in your class that are likely to be challenging for Vera.
2. How can you use the remaining steps in the INCLUDE strategy to help Vera succeed in the whole group?
3. How can you use direct instruction to teach students to round numbers to the nearest 10?

Motivation in Learning and Teaching 11/10/09 Assignment

Read Chapter 12 Motivation in Learning and Teaching. After reading the chapter go to the What Would You Do? (Case Study on p. 451) Select 3 of the 5 questions to respond to. Use evidence from the chapter reading in your responses.

Respond to the poll on this blog concerning intrinsic and extrinsic motivation.

Celebration

Where: Inmans Bowling Alley, 3201 Evans Ave., Valparaiso, IN 46383-6938
When: Wednesday, December 9th, 2009
Why: To celebrate the end of Block II
Time: 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Cost: $1.50 per game, $1.50 for shoe rental

Please RSVP to this blog so we will know how many are participating. May bring friends, family members, and kids.

Bowling at Inmans

I am sorry but I have double booked myself this evening. I was asked to teach a children's service at our church tonight and wasn't thinking about Block 2 going to Inmans for the great bowling deal. I would encourage you to still go and bond as a group. If that doesn't work out would you like to try another Wednesday?

Applications in Teaching Practice Assignment 11/3/09

After reading Chapters 10 (last weeks assignment) and 11 (this weeks assignment) Complete the Applications in Teaching Practice found on pages 446 & 447. Check out your specific assignment.

Collecting and Using Assessment Information
Questions
1. Elisa Boscaccy & Dana Dalton
2. Jennier Fase & Laura Gamble
3. Katie Gonzalez-Hannon & Nicole Kaufman
4. Holly Koski & Alayna Linsemeyer
5. Ashley Mains & Jenelle Meiss
6. Meghan Moriarty & Tera Nelson

Yolanda a student with a Learning Disability
Questions
1. Chrisinte Page & Holli Piers
2. Kelly Puett & Sarah Redmond
3. Mallorie Schoon & Samantha Schultz
4. John Selman & Michelle Sickles

R.E.P.A. Assignment 10/27/09

On Tuesday, October 27, 2009 I will be attending the public hearing on R.E.P.A. in Rochester, IN with some of our faculty and students. Please visit http://www.doe.in.gov/news/2009/07-July/REPA.html to become familiar with R.E.P.A.

Your online assignment this week is to voice your opinion by making a comment online at www.doe.in.gov/repacomment by October 30, 2009. Please also post your comment to this blog.

R.E.P.A.

Holly Koski attended the Open Forum and posted this information.

BE EMPOWERED!
I went to the Open Forum meeting today .It was upsetting to hear the possible changes for specialized licenses such as the Early Childhood program at PNC. It is possible that the Early Childhood will be eliminated. If you would like more information about the proposed rules revisions for educator preparation and accountability (REPA) you can contact Dr. Cynthia Fontaine or visit the website if you are concerned about REPA and/or want to know more information. You can submit your comments to the Professional Standards Board by visiting: http://mustang.doe.state.in.us/dg/repa/welcome.cfm There is a public hearing on October 27th, 2009 at 10:00a.m (9:00a.m our time) at Rochester High School, 1 Zebra Lane, Rochester, Indiana. You will be limited to 3 minutes. Lastly, you can submit your comments to individual members of the professional Standards Board. (Dr. Fontaine has the list of these people). OUR VOICE MATTERS! ALL COMMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY OCTOBER 30th, IF THEY ARE TO BE HEARD!!!

http://www.doe.in.gov/news/2009/07-July/Proposed_Teacher_Licensing_Changes_Summary_090903.pdf

You can go here to check out the summary of the REPA and what Dr. Fontaine talked about at the open forum...