1. FDW 2011 Bain Chapter 1 Discussion

2. True or False? 1. (5 points) After this 45 minute discussion, you will know exactly what you need to do to become one of the “best teachers”

3. True or False? 1. (5 points) After this 45 minute discussion, you will know exactly what you need to do to become one of the “best teachers” 2. (15 points) After this summer’s discussion series, you will know exactly what you need to do to become one of the “best teachers”

4. True or False? 1. (5 points) After this 45 minute discussion, you will know exactly what you need to do to become one of the “best teachers” 2. (15 points) After this summer’s discussion series, you will know exactly what you need to do to become one of the “best teachers” 3. (80 points) We can know exactly what/who the “best teachers” do/are

5. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSFMT3QqctA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uK4oFQRMl60 What are some attributes of the best teachers? What do they do?

6. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-S54bbX6eA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AEIn3T6nDAo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWpRHCBNrDU What should the best teachers avoid doing?

7. Bain Chapter 1 How does Bain define/determine an excellent teacher? What evidence does he use to determine the “best”? What criteria from the evidence? Do you agree with his criteria and approach? Why? What, if anything, would you consider additionally?

8. Bain mentions teachers that had success in one class but not with others – is this possible? Why might it occur? What does it say about becoming a great teacher? What role do student evaluations play in his selection? Is this appropriate?

9. Bain’s list Know subject Prepare carefully Expect more from students Create critical learning environment Trust students Assess based on objectives 2EZ? Missing?

10. Final thoughts No easy list of do/don’t – sophisticated thinking, possibly shift in conceptualization (hard!) Teachers (best) FAIL – bad days, struggle, don’t follow own pedagogy – Don’t blame their students! Part of greater educational community – What do you hope to accomplish this summer through this book/discussions?