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history of schooling
deconstruction
philosophies
reconstruction
best moments
100
the notion that all students should be made to believe what "Americans" believe
What is assimilation
100
what topic did we work on by watching an Oprah video and doing an activity where we sorted M&M's by color to show what advantages they had at home (or not). Could be summed up by the phrase "fair is not always equal"
What is equity vs. equality
100
the notion that the teacher is not the only holder of knowledge in the room and should not be the only one speaking - there should be student voices heard and valued on all topics - requires students to commit to doing their homework and being prepared to discuss topics in class
What is dialogical pedagogy
100
what is the most dreaded piece of legislation to impact modern day schooling, said to be the cause of all the high stakes testing that currently occurs in American schools
What is "No Child Left Behind" act of the George W. Bush era
100
the day we brought a little something from home, a piece of ourselves to share with the class and see a bit of what is important to each of us
What are "cultural artifacts" day
200
the notion that helping children become well-balanced and competent in life skills as well as academic skills
What is progressivism
200
We read James Banks or Sonia Nieto to study this topic, and discussed what our books and resources and the things teachers choose to do with them have to do with training our students to be more accepting of diversity.
What is multicultural curriculum reform
200
What are the two basic differences between teaching philosophies? (It has to do with where the power lies and is focused)
What is Teacher-centered or Student-centered
200
What does NCLB insist is in every classroom in every school across the nation, efficient in content as well as trained in skills and strategies to get information across to students? (hint: you will be one when you graduate from Mount Marty)
What is a "highly qualified teacher"
200
the essay we read about the teacher who gave away his prized instrument to a student who might not have really deserved it
What is the "vonnegut essay" - when we realized that content is not all that we do as teachers.
300
the notion that the Supreme Court put forward regarding why segregated schools could not continue - they were un-Constitutional.
What is "separate is inherently unequal"
300
what is it called when someone decides to "merely accept" someone for who they are, as opposed to welcoming their diversity in the room.
What is "tolerance"
300
Describe the difference between the way a teacher-centered and a student-centered classroom floor plan might be laid out.
What is T - desk in front, all eyes focused on him/her and board where they do all the teaching. Posters give information on how to do things, and the rules, quiet. S - desks in tables or pods, tools and materials available around the room for student access, movement, noise, bustle of learning taking place.
300
What is the term, designed by a man named Howard Gardner, that says intellect should be measured by more than just how well students do on paper in math and reading? It involves 7-9 different traits that students can excel in and recognizes each of them as more than merely a gift, talent, or side interest in a student's life.
What is the notion of "multiple intelligences"
300
the day you went out into the wild blue yonder and took a look at schools "from the other side of the desk"
What is "classroom observation" day
400
the purpose of schooling
What is to create democratic citizenship, balanced and thinking individuals with a civic conscience, to become leaders of our nation
400
What is it called when we have preconceived notions about a group of people based on what we know from only very limited exposure to that group? (It can often be negative.)
What is "stereotypes"
400
Is it possible to have more than one philosophy, or to partially agree with one philosophy but also disagree with another aspect of the same philosophy?
What is YES!
400
What else is it important for teachers to nurture and address in the classroom, besides content? (Rachel Kessler would call it "soul" and Jack Miller would use the term "wisdom" or "holistic curriculum". Dr. Debbi presented a lesson on it as a hot topic demonstration.
What is "social and emotional development of students?
400
the day you took your research and presented it in lively and engaging ways to the rest of the class
What is "hot topics research presentations" - especially Cortez in his fabulous shirt and retro glasses
500
Who is the most famous name in the creation of the American Schooling system? We still use parts of his recommendations to this day. He is considered "the Father of American education."
Who is "John Dewey"
500
What cannot be differentiated by blood type or skin comparisons, yet often deters friendships and affinity for one another among students.
What is race
500
Can you name 5 of the teaching philosophies?
What is essentialism, perennialism, behaviorism. idealism, realism, progressivism, social reconstructivism, essentialism
500
What would Lantieri and Patti say we must develop in order to become more adept at valuing diversity in our classrooms? (it came from a reading that I assigned but we did not discuss in class - involves a progression through 4 stages of a cycle beginning with unconscious incompetence
What is "unconscious competence"
500
the day when it is all complete and we get to play a jeopardy game to review the concepts of the class
What is "finals day"