Assignments

Think about the teacher that you always wanted to be. What personal characteristics would you bring to the classroom? How would your students respond to you both verbally and behaviorally? Describe your ideal students for your classroom. How would they behave in and out of your classroom? This vision will help you to create your ideal management plan. Always shoot with high expectations! Based on your experiences and readings within this classroom and outside of our walls, design a discipline plan that describes the learning environment in your future classroom. You may use any theory or model that fits your style, but you may also combine different theorists or models into a plan that is uniquely yours. Detail is essential. Simply stating that you will have a safe and supportive classroom is not enough. How did you achieve this classroom environment? What did your students need to know and do before your classroom transformed into the model that you created? Minimum length for this assignment is 3 pages. This assignment will be submitted through Livetext.
 * Classroom Management Plan**

In groups of 2-3, or individually, students will present the discipline models described in our classroom management textbook. The SmartBoard must be used in this presentation. Do not simply design a powerpoint and talk to us; you must use active teaching strategies and involve your "students" to help us understand the nuances of your model. You will have 20 minutes to share the information with the class. Please post your presentation to the wiki under the link Classroom Management.
 * Discipline Model Presentation**

You will create a minimum of 2 lesson plans in this class using the approved format. These will be interdisciplinary and differentiated. Lessons must follow the approved format. Open the attached file to download or save a copy of this file. The file is on the home page of this wiki.
 * Lesson Plan format**

See file under Practicum tab
 * Practicum Handbook**

Performance includes completion of the professional portfolio by selecting artifacts, stating the IPTS competency met by the selected artifact, restating the IPTS standards in one's own words with a rationale/reflection for the selection of the included artifact. A table of contents will be created along with the inclusion of a resume and letter of intent. The instructor will assess the professional portfolio and sign the Professional Development Requirement sheet. Focus is on the initial creation of a professional portfolio that will be supplemented in subsequent semesters with additional professional achievements and accomplishments. Portfolio may be constructed on Livetext or in a 3 ring binder.
 * Professional Portfolio**

Exams and quizzes may use any and all assessment methods available, including multiple choice, short answer, and essay questions. Questions may be drawn from any and all experiences in class, practicum, and/or assignments (readings and such).
 * Exams and quizzes**

Active participation in class activities is essential to understanding the content of this course. Points will be given based on assignments done in class. These points cannot be made up if you miss the class for ANY reason, excused or otherwise.
 * Participation**