EDSS 511 Session 1 Understanding Yourself Objective: After completing survey - activities, candidates will be able to describe their learning profile for Introduction to class & Professional Website. 10 min SPONGE ACTIVITY 1. Find a partner near you. 2. Share what you will do today as a director. 10 min

Teaching is about RELATIONSHIPS The one who does the work does the learning. Same with relationships, you have to interact to build a relationship. One way to build relationships is to collaborate and work as a team. Directorships – think about how you can contribute to our community. Write down a couple ideas. Share your idea with a neighbor. Once you decide on a role, fill it in on the directory. 5 min +5 = 15 minutes

BEST CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT Keep students engaged. Plan lessons that are fun & interactive. If you do that 90% of your classroom management will take care of itself. If you struggle with classroom management, first consider how you can change the lessons. 5 min +5 = 20min

Who We Are Matters Who we are as education philosophers Who we are as a learners Who we are as personalities Who we are as teachers Today’s session is to explore who you are as a tool to think about who your students are. 2 min + 2 = 22minutes

511 Day 1 AGENDA 2 min Educational Philosophy Sculpture Brainstorm MI Strategies Explore True Color Literature Circle Meet & Plan Review Assignments & Schedule Preview Session 2 Confirm info on directory Add photo to moodle & symballo tile Post Introduction to google folder & website +2 minutes = 24 min

Ed Philosophy as PlayDoh 20 min 1. Locate your philosophy group. 2. As a group create a sculpture that represents your teaching philosophy and prepare to present it to class . 3. How could you use PlayDoh in your teaching? 10 minutes 30 = 54 min

Multiple Intelligence Survey 20 min 1. Meet with your Subject Team 2. Compare MI Scores 3. Brainstorm strategies that you can use for each intelligence in your subject. 10 minutes 21 = 1 hour 15 min

True Colors 20 min 1. Go to the corner of the room for your color. 2. Discuss the following & identify someone in group to present: a. What do you value in team work? b. How do you prefer people to communicate with you? 10 minutes Green Analyzer – Left Front Orange Activator – Right Front Blue Peacemaker – Left Back Gold Organizer – Right Back 20= 1 hour 35 min

Literature Circle – School Team Meet with your literature circle team, take book, & plan sheet Share your Philosophy, Multiple Intelligences &Personality - True Colors Establish 3 group expectations Go to Literature Circle Page & Assign Literature Roles for week 2, 4, & 6 Identify 2 dates in Week 8 & 9 for completing infograph & practicing presentation 20 minutes +20 = 1 hour 55 min

Schedule & Assignments 5 min 1. Professional Website & Social Media Engagement - 10 points Due Dates Week 1, 8, 10, & 14 2. Lesson Plan - 20 points Drafts Due Week 2, 3, 6, & 7 & Final Due Week 8 3. Classroom Management Plan - 20 points Due Dates: Draft Wk 5, Peer Review Wk 6, & Final Wk 10 4. Assessment Plan - 30 points Draft Due Week 10 & Final Due Week 12 5. Student Study Team (SST) Meeting Role-Play - 20 points Due Weeks 11, 12, & 13 5 minutes = 2 hours

Effective teaching is about building R __ L __ T __ O __ S __ I __ S. Student Name Student Identity, Readiness, Interest, or Learning Profile Are your similar or different from this student? How? Action: What can you do to connect with this student? 1. Think about a student that you have something in common with, how could you use that similarity as a tool to connect with the student and build a relationship? 2. Think about a student that is different from you, how could you build a bridge to connect with the student and build a relationship? 10 minutes 10 minutes = 2 hours & 10 min

Think-Pair-Share 5 min What can you share with your students about you as a learner and a teacher? What can you include about your: Philosophy Multiple Intelligence Preferences Personality or True Colors? TICKET OUT THE DOOR: Post Intro to google folder & your professional website. 5 minutes = 2 hours & 15 minutes

Preview Session 2 5 min A. What do you need to do before you leave? Directory, Photo on Moodle, Symbaloo & About Me B. What do you need to do for next week? READ Read 5 UDL Representation Read Rebora Interview ith Tomlinson on Differentiation Read Active Involvement Techniques & Cooperating Structure Read 1st 1/3 of Management Book Post Lit Circle Role on Forum Read McTighe & Wiggins UbD Start Class Profile Identify Lesson, Content Standard, and 1-10 Vocab Word(s) for lesson 5 = 2 hours & 20 minutes