TE+804-09+Assignments


 * TE 804 – 2009 – Course Requirements **


 * ** Discussion board posting **– participate in a discussion at least six times during the semester. (Keep track because you’ll be asked to report the six weeks you participated.) We’ll try posting on one page throughout the semester http://languagelinks2006.wikispaces.com/TE+804-09+Spring+2009


 * ** Swap Shop ** – Be prepared to share an activity, strategy, or lesson that worked well for you. Post your activity on the appropriate page on the wiki. You will have 5 minutes to present. In your presentation, be sure to identify how the activity might be adapted for other languages. Also, on the wiki we’ll keep a running list of swap shop ideas by name, so they are easier to find.
 * Due whenever you sign up.


 * ** Issue Presentation ** – Present an issue or concern you’ve been experiencing in your internship. Before you present, send Anny an email with two ideas for an issue. After you present, send her a one-page reflection. We’ll do issue presentations in two groups and have a follow-up post on the wiki to enable further discussion.
 * Due whenever you sign up. Reflection is due by Sunday night after you present.


 * ** Video Assignment –** You will videotape a class period, but this time the students will be the stars of the show.
 * Due February 13




 * ** Personal Goal – **Choose one thing you’d particularly like to focus on in your teaching this semester. If possible, select a goal that is related to your inquiry project (a chance to really apply and experiment with what you learned.) You will periodically reflect on your progress during in-class assignments.
 * Throughout the semester


 * ** Learning Centers –** Create and carry out two lesson plans that incorporate learning centers (one with simple rotations, one where groups change)
 * First lesson plan due January 30; reflections due within a week after you teach the lesson
 * Second lesson plan due February 6 or February 13; reflections due within a week after you teach




 * ** Unit Plans **– Create unit plan maps that you will bring to class and get feedback on. Maps should include standards-based proficiency goals, a “tournament” of some kind, a general timeline, and a list of key learning activities. (How shall we assign deadlines?)


 * ** Professional Portfolio ** – Create a professional portfolio to showcase your teaching during job interviews.
 * Final portfolio due April 17. We'll critique drafts earlier.