1. ED 562 Seminar Dr. Rubel

2. Tonight’s Agenda Class Share Discussion Questions Q & A The Final Project

3. Let’s Share Our Week What would you like to tell us about your week?

4. Moving on… Thanks for participating! Let’s move on to the discussion questions!

5. Discussion Question #1 In seminar this week, be prepared to share a lesson that you have either taught or would like to teach. You should be able to list the learning objectives for the lesson.

6. Reflective Journal -Due Unit 8 The reflective decision maker draws upon knowledge of diverse learners, knowledge of academic content and pedagogy, knowledge of assessment, and knowledge of professional responsibilities and relationships when making professional decisions and when considering the effects of his or her actions and behaviors on learning. The reflective decision maker is able to articulate a solid rationale for his or her choices in terms of teaching practices and professional actions, based on the four key areas of professional knowledge. Use the artifact: Assessment and Accountability Assignment will be the basis of your Reflective Journal for this course.

7. Reflective Journal There are 4 paragraphs for this assignment: Paragraph 1 : Introduce your artifact. (3-4 sentences) Paragraph 2 : Label your discussion -Improvement in Practice: Using course theory and independent research, describe how your practice has been improved. The artifact, Assessment and Accountability written assignment, should demonstrate your deep understanding of concepts/strategies and your improved knowledge, skills and behaviors. Paragraph 3 : Label your discussion -Mastery of Program Competencies: The artifact, Assessment and Accountability written assignment, addresses #3 and #4 competencies of the MSE Program. Thoroughly describe how the artifact displays your mastery of the specific program competencies. Paragraph 4: Label your discussion -Impact on Student Learning: Reflect on how your learners clearly exhibit vast improvement in critical thinking skills, subject matter and/or behavior. Describe how the Assessment and Accountability written assignment documents evidence of specific tools used to show a positive impact on learning in the short- or long-term. The artifact proves a direct relationship between practice and impact.

8. Field Assignment – Due Unit 6 You are to design, administer, score, and analyze the results of a new assessment tool for a related set of learning targets in your classroom, place of work, or wherever you help others to learn. Paragraph 1 Introduce the setting Paragraph 2 What are the learning targets being assessed? Paragraph 3 What assessment tool or method is used? Paragraph 4 What are the conditions under which the assessment was administered? Paragraph 5 How did the learners performed on the assessment? Paragraph 6 Why did particular learners do well and others do poorly on this assessment? Paragraph 7 What kinds of further instructions do the learners need on the basis of these assessment results? Paragraph 8 What are the strengths and weaknesses of this assessment tool or method ? Paragraph 9 Now conclude your paper with a summary

9. What must each paragraph contain? Each paragraph must introduce the section of the report. Describe in detail the material You must provide evidence (documentation) for your ideas in the paragraph. BE SURE To ADD a REFERENCE LIST at the conclusion of your paper.

10. Q & A Time What questions would you like to ask?

11. Good Night and have a GREAT Holiday… Have a great, productive week, class. Until next time, I’ll see you in cyber…. Dr. Rubel