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Session 1 - Tuesday, 31August
Before class
- If possible, check out the course websites and get your hands on a copy of the required text (Parsons & Brown, 2002)
During class (ppt)
- Housekeeping
- Introductions
- Check-in
- Review of syllabus, discussion of assignments
- Review of class resources
- Conceptual work: What is Action Research?
- Closure: Setting the rest of the agenda
After class
- Reading: Parsons & Brown, Ch. 1 & 2
- Assignments
- WTL
- Review your portfolio & fill out self-assessment
- For next session: Bring something that represents your current practice
Session 2 - Tuesday, 7 Sep
Before class
- Complete reading; don't forget to bring your 'current practice' item! Be prepared for a photo!
During class (ppt)
- Check in / Opening snapshot of yourself as an educator
- Housekeeping
- Conceptual work
- Walking, talking, dressing, eating, thinking, sleeping, standing, & breathing like a teacher (whole-class, small-group, one-on-one)
- Portfolio review / overview
- Action research project topic discussion
- Closure
After class
- Reading: Resume & job-hunting materials posted in CourseSite
- Assignments
- WTL
- Brainstorm one or more topics for your action research project
- Conduct portfolio self-evaluation
Session 3 - Tuesday, 14 Sep
Before class
- Complete reading, portfolio self-assess
During class (ppt)
- Housekeeping
- Conceptual work
- Job search presentation (Lynn D'Angelo)
- Portfolio discussion
- Action research
- Review / discussion of selecting topic, doing lit review
- Designing research: selecting data, collecting data, analyzing data
- Closure
After class
- Reading: Parsons & Brown, Ch. 3-4
- Assignments:
- WTL
- Work on portfolio -- respond to your self-evaluation
- Action research: Submit your steps 1-2-3 document! Just do as much as you can.
Session 4 - Tuesday, 21 Sep
Before class
- Complete reading
During class (ppt)
- Housekeeping
- Conceptual work
- Closure
After class
- Reading
- Assignments
Session 5 - Tuesday, 28 Sep
Before class
- Complete the reading.
During class (ppt)
- Housekeeping
- Conceptual work
- Closure
After class
- Reading
- Assignments
Session 6 - Tuesday, 5 Oct
Before class
- Complete readings
During class (ppt)
- Housekeeping
- Conceptual work
- Closure
After class
- Reading
- Assignments
( PACING BREAK - Tuesday, 12 October - NO CLASS )
Session 7 - Tuesday, 19 Oct
Before class
- Complete reading
During class (ppt)
- Housekeeping
- Conceptual work
- Closure
After class
- Reading
- Assignments
Session 8 - Tuesday, 26 Oct
Before class
- Complete reading
During class (ppt)
- Housekeeping
- Conceptual work
- Closure
After class
- Reading
- Assignments
Session 9 - Tuesday, 2 Nov
Before class
- Complete reading
During class (ppt)
- Housekeeping
- Conceptual work
- Closure
After class
- Reading
- Assignments
( SOCIAL STUDIES CONFERENCE - Tuesday, 9 November - NO CLASS )
Session 10 - Tuesday, 16 Nov
Before class
- Complete reading
During class (ppt)
- Housekeeping
- Conceptual work
- Closure
After class
- Reading
- Assignments
Session 11 - Tuesday, 23 Nov
Before class
- Complete reading
During class (ppt)
- Housekeeping
- Conceptual work
- Closure
After class
- Reading
- Assignments
Session 12 - Tuesday, 30 Nov
Before class
- Complete reading
During class (ppt)
- Housekeeping
- Conceptual work
- Closure
After class
- Reading
- Assignments
Session 13 - Tuesday, 7 Dec
Before class
- Complete reading
During class (ppt)
- Housekeeping
- Conceptual work
- Closure
After class
- Reading
- Assignments
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