Here are the materials presented by Nancy Perry at the two SRL Learning Team events:
– Lawrence
We started the day by separating the cohort into two groups so both Dave and I could run a few games designed to develop teamwork and communication skills. My first group engaged in:
to get warmed up. These activities (and more) can be found in this file:
Then, we played:
Guidelines for these games (and more) can be found in this document created by TCs from a previous year’s cohort:
In Dave’s session, you had a go with:
Potluck
Thanks to everyone who brought an item to share as part of this delicious smorgasboard.
Preparing For A Successful Practicum
We started with a free write on your expectations and segued into a setting out of the big picture of the Tuesdays Prac… and beyond. Here are the key dates:
Next were presentations on The Exemplary Middle School and SRL in the Middle Years. Here’s that info:
At long last, we asked you to give us your practicum preferences. The information we requested is shown in this one-page slideshow:
Then, after outlining some the goals of EDUC 315: The Tuesdays Practicum:
Dave took some time to outline some of the key expectations we have of you in terms of professional conduct. Here’s the PPT slideshow:
To wrap up, we had some fun as you created and presented professionalism role plays, short skits demonstrating no and yes examples of how a TC should conduct herself in a middle school setting.
Hopefully, at the end of today’s lesson you feel more comfortable facing the challenge that is your first foray into the field as part of your teacher education program.
’til next time.
– Lawrence
As promised, here are the files that Lynda Hutchinson used in her intro to SRL presentation last week. The first is a Word document with some background on SRL and the second is the PPT slideshow she spoke to:
– Lawrence
This week we really hit our stride. Here’s what shook down:
Name-Ball Pass
This game is great for working on goal setting, problem-solving, and – to some degree – learning the names of classmates. After a few tries we managed to pass the ball from person to person in a not-too-shabby 13 seconds. Here are the instructions for this icebreaker:
Speaking of passing, check out this clip featuring some of Magic Johnson’s best assists (NOTE: This is an all-ages blog so I won’t include any examples of extremely prolific passer Wilt Chamberlain’s in action):
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Revisiting the Where I’m From Poems
Dave asked you to get into small groups and discuss the question:
How do you feel your personal journey and influences have provided you with the qualities to be an effective teacher?
Destinations for the SRL in the MY Cohort
Clarity of purpose is important in any endeavour and it’s particularly important in education. To that end, I shared a PPT slideshow that outlines, in very general terms, our objectives for the year. Here’s the presentation:
Me in a Bag Speeches
In our ongoing efforts to get to know you all better and to give you an opportunity to hone your presentation skills, we’ve assigned a Me in a Bag speech. Here is the outline and criteria sheet associated with the task:
Seeing as a picture is worth 10X10X10 words, Dave and I each modeled a speech for you. Dave spoke about his Canuck’s lunch kit, a set of ukulele strings, and a photo of his daughter. I referenced my push up bar, a book on horse race handicapping – Commonsense Handicapping by Dick Mitchell, and my Spinal Tap concert shirt.
Our post-speech analysis was structured into a feedback sandwich as per the structure indicated in the graphic below.
We’ll use the “sandwich” format to provide feedback on your speeches.
Please have your bag and three objects from your life ready for class on Monday, 19 September. Remember that one of the objects needs to reflect your experiences in the “middle years.”
Intro to Self-Regulated Learning
To end class, Lynda Hutchinson delivered a short presentation on SRL. I’ll post the PPT slideshow when I have it.
That’s all folks.
– Lawrence