LESSON ASSIGNMENT

Each member of the class will prepare and document a lesson using direct instruction. The primary purposes of the assignment is to learn how to plan and deliver direct instruction and to strengthen understanding of principles of education and training by applying them to an authentic teaching activity.

Presentations/ Lessons  will start on April 25th. I will include a schedule of lesson by April 18th.

Teaching Philosophy:

Purpose of this assignment: For you to develop a statement of your beliefs about teaching to use as a guide throughout your career.  As I have said since the beginning of the year, you will encounter teaching and training in every occupation in several capacities.  As you continue on your career path you should reference this document.  You are likely to revise and refine this as your grow and lean more professionally.

What you should turn in:

A 1-2 page statement of your beliefs about teaching. You may use whatever format and style is appropriate for you.

You will submit this assignment on turn it iin.

 I encourage you to:

• Write from your heart.
• Be creative in how you present your beliefs.
• Although formatting and writing styles should be used, you may also use a list of beliefs, annotate photographs and/or drawings, write a poem, do a sculpture or some other art form, then photograph it and include it in your description of your beliefs).

Again this needs to be submitted to Turnitin.

You will conduct an interview (approximately 30 minutes) with a current administrator (principal, assistant principal, supervisor, athletic director, director, superintendent, assistant superintendent, etc…) to learn more about their role, as well as to discuss their philosophy of leadership, change, entry into a position, and other topics discussed in class. Students will submit a copy of the proposed questions for approval prior to the interview. Students will then develop a written report, including reflection, following the interview.

Select 10 of the 55 rules that you would incorporate and explain why you feel that rule would be important for an effective classroom.  After you have completed that portion of the assignment, go through the scavenger hunt of The Ron Clark Academy.