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Social Studies for Diverse Learners?

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Cohort 14 Semester Tasks Task #1: Two Videotaped or Observed Pathwise Social Studies Lessons (select two from: Simulation, Children's Literature, Oral History, Artifact Analysis, Document Analysis, Lindquist Strategy, Discussion/(seminar and/or deliberation), Case Study, Morning or Class Meetings) Target Date for Completion: October 25th Task #2: DDL Teacher Inquiry Project (DDL Shared Project- SSE focus will be on the analysis from a "teaching for democracy" standpoint) Target Date for Completion- Task #3: Grade Level Curriculum Project Task #4: Active participation in On-line connections (DDL Project) Weekly Task #5: Rationale Statements that build an argument for the demonstration of the Accomplished Practices for 6 SSE tasks completed this semester. Completed and attached to each task as it is submitted to instructor. Task #6: Holocaust Field Trip September 23rd Task #7: Two Minute Strategy Presentation to Class See Sign-up Schedule Task #8: On-Line Literature Circle Roles/Participation As assigned Task #9: Professional Development Book Club TBA Task #10: Kindergarten Book Club Observation Target Date for Completion- November 25th Note: The intern can elect to post the assignments to the electronic portfolio in lieu of submitting hard copy to the instructor. Instructor must be notified by email that this was the elected choice and the link must be functioning by the task completion date listed above.

Click here to download Grading Contract Learning to Teach Social Studies Contract Prospective teacher assessment will be guided by a self-defined contract drawn from the above tasks. Contracts are flexible commitments and students may renegotiate a contract, with the instructor's permission, during the semester. Evaluative criteria for each contract will include, but not be limited to, the tasks above and expectations described below. Read these carefully, please. Specific guidelines for student products related to outcomes will also be discussed in class. Evaluation of prospective teacher work will be on a modified contract basis. For example, when a contract is not met at an acceptable level, in the judgment of the instructor, the next lowest option becomes operative.   "C" Contract: Basic Performance A Learning Community (LC) is a group of prospective teachers who work together to facilitate the professional growth of its members. Among the requirements for satisfactory participation in the LC are: Regular and punctual attendance Participation in a balanced manner, providing evidence of careful preparation for class. Arrives prior to class and remains until the conclusion of the class. Missing more than two classes results in a discussion with the instructor regarding the expectations agreed upon by the cohort (Remember, one class session is the equivalent of a week). The quality of class sessions is, at least in part, a function of the participation of all LC members; therefore, when a LC member is absent, the quality of the learning experience is diminished for all students. Absence is, therefore, strongly discouraged, but make-up opportunities will be available, in the event of an unavoidable absence [which can happen]. Please consult with the instructor about a make-up opportunity. Satisfactory contribution to the development of a learning community. Satisfactory academic and personal support provided to other members of the community. Satisfactory completion of Professional Tasks 1-7.   "B" Contract: Satisfactory completion of the "C" contract except Proficient/Distinguished Performance rather than Basic Performance of Professional Tasks 1-7   "A" Contract: Proficient/Distinguished Performance of the "B" contract, plus: Proficient/Distinguished Performance completion of Tasks 7, 8, 9, 10. 11, & 12   Instructor's prerogatives: "C+" and "B+" grades are reserved for the instructor's use when a contract is completed, at a level of exceptionally high or noticeably low quality.