Assignments+for+9-29-06


 * TE 802 Agenda for 9-29-06**

0) **Housekeeping:**
 * Roll
 * [|MSU Writing Center]
 * Pick up resource packet //Pages From the Panic File// from the Copy Center on the 5th floor of Erickson ($8.11 - Cash or check only)


 * Since next week marks the official beginning of our "guided lead teaching" Is there some special assignment we're supposed to be doing in conjunction with 802? Just wondering...Christinauser:utawkin2me

1) **Learning Logs:** Reflections on the 4th Week [|Anny1]

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 * Which students do you notice?
 * What is it that you notice about these students?
 * Which students might still be invisible to you at this point and why?

2) **Research & Reflection:** The Emerging Issues Inquiry Project >
 * Data Collection Tools
 * Emerging Issues Project Proposals
 * Can we get an example of a Inquiry Project from a previous year? I'm not sure exactly how this project needs to be set up (paper, video...etc). user:kimdebra

3) **Insights & Issues:** Nominate insights or issues for discussion here.

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 * //Planning Tips & Tricks// user:chericem1
 * //Keeping It Collegial:// Working Effectively with Other Interns user:chericem1
 * What to do with the unmotivated kid (s). Should we put him/her on the spot and make them participate and wakeup or does that just drive them farther away? user:batorbro
 * Standards-Based Teaching: Specifically, incorporating the fifth "Community" standard.user:armst136
 * Tips on pacing - what are the best way to get this under control and keep activities running smoothly?

4) **Collaboration Stations:** (Nominate a workshop or insert specific topics you'd like to discuss) > > >
 * //Keeping It Under Control:// (Talk with colleagues about classroom management issues)
 * //Mentoring Matters:// (Nominate topics you'd like to discuss re: your relationship with your mentor)
 * //Perfect Planning:// (Brainstorm lesson plans with colleagues)
 * //Swap Shop//: (Share your best ideas from the week)
 * //Technology Tips//: (Nominate topics you'd like help with)
 * //The Balancing Act:// (Share tips for managing the paperwork, managing your stress, managing your time)

5) **Assignments You Should Complete BEFORE Class on 9-29-06:** (Looks like a lot, but they won't take you long) > >
 * **Agenda Items -** Nominate items for Friday's agenda by adding them to this page
 * **Copy of a Lesson Plan -** Bring one copy of one of your lesson plans with you to class. (In otherwords, don't "generate" a new one for the purposes of this assignment. Instead, bring a PAPER copy of a lesson plan that you have actually used.)
 * **Insights & Issues -** Post at least one insight or issue to the discussion forum on Angel. Please start a new thread if your topic is substantially different from what has already been posted and be clear and specific in your title.
 * **List of Questions -** Bring the list of questions you generated last week
 * **Long-term Assignments** - Get subscribed to FLTEACH, keep working on your inquiry project, register for MiWLA or MACUL, videotape yourself teaching
 * **Where/How do we access video cameras for videotaping if we do not own one?user:rachelklomp**
 * **Most Successful Activity -** Post the most successful activity you used this week to the wiki. Note the new section for textbook-specific activities. If you generate worksheets or things for use with a given textbook chapter, you may wish to post it there instead of on the general language pages. [|chericem1] [[image:http://www.wikispaces.com/user/pic/chericem1-sm.jpg width="16" height="16"]]