Both rubrics are a 5 point scare: 5, 4, 3, 2 , 1 for Excellent, Good, Satisfactory. Less than Satisfactory, Poor.

Here is the assignment for each week to give you an idea of the highlights of what we did. Please let me know if this doesn't work. Thank you :)

Week 1
Professional Resources

i) Effective teachers often have an arsenal of
resources readily available. The purpose of this assignment is to begin
building a personal arsenal by finding and reviewing several options.

ii) In a essay, locate four
different resources and describe them in great detail (e.g., who/what it is,
its purpose, history of the resource). Then, draw explicit connections between
the resource and how it can assist you in your teaching, decision making, and
professional development.

iii) Be creative. You may locate any resource
that you think is a viable option. The resources should come from three of the
following sources:

(1) Professional journals

(2) A professional in the field

(3) An organization

(4) A book or series of books for professional
development

(5) Certification

(6) Internships

(7) Volunteering

Week 2

Development and Diversity

i) In a essay select one
developmental theory (e.g. humanist, behaviorist).

(1) Explain, in detail, the components of this
theory and major contributors to this theory and what they have contributed.

(2) Within a classroom setting, how do
educators use this theory to their advantage? What are some drawbacks to this
theory within the classroom setting?

(3) Create a lesson plan or activity that
employs some aspect of your chosen theory, and explain the connection (e.g.,
How do behaviorist ideologies manifest themselves in an activity that tests
personal space and comfort zones?).

Week 3

Accommodating Differences

i) First, identify three prospective groups of
individuals that can contribute to a class of students. These can be groups
identified by culture, learning style, special ability, etc. Be creative. Write
a essay addressing the following topics:

(1) While not everyone within any group will
exhibit the same qualities, what are some common characteristics of the group?

(2) What are some special challenges that an
educator may have to overcome to accommodate this group?

(3) What special learning opportunities can be
offered by such a group represented in class?

(4) Finally, outline very specifically two or
three ways an educator can accommodate each difference using either a
teaching method, a specific lesson plan, employing particular resources, etc.
Again, be creative. Justify your accommodations by referencing your course
readings and any other resources you find to support your decisions.

Week 4

Learning Perspectives Paper

i) In 250-500 words, define three different
learning perspectives.

ii) In an additional 250-500 words, explain what
the perspectives look like in a classroom setting.

iii) Provide three different lesson plans with
one activity that addresses each perspective that you provided in your paper.

Week 5

Compare and Contrast Chart and Paper

i) Using a table chart, compare and contrast
Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory with Skinner's behaviorist theory by
addressing the following:

(1) How motivation is defined.

(2) How motivation changes for elementary
versus secondary students.

(3) How the theories are similar and/or
different.

(4) List at minimum three ways that each can be
applied in the classroom.

ii) The chart should encompass the body of the
paper. Be sure to include an introduction, a conclusion, and a References section
for citations to support your chart.

Week 6

Psychological Underpinnings: A Task at Hand
(Benchmark Assignment)

i) Review the psychological and cognitive
theories presented throughout the course. Conduct a task analysis for two of
the following tasks. Choose one of the following from the Physical Tasks list
and one from the Academic Tasks list. In order to correctly task-analyze the
procedures below, the student should perform the task and document each individual
step using specific details.

(1) Physical Tasks

(a) Tying a shoe.

(b) Jumping rope.

(2) Academic Tasks.

(a) Solving a two-digit addition math problem.

(b) Decoding the word dog.

ii) Using the task analysis breakdown from the
above categories, create lesson plans that clearly outline the step-by-step
procedures for each task selected. The lesson plans should each contain the
following components at a minimum:

(1) Objective (the academic objective needs to
be directly connected to state academic standards, but the physical objective
does not).

(2) Materials needed to teach the lesson.

(3) Clear step-by-step directions/procedures.

(4) An assessment of learning that is clearly
described.

iii) Using the lesson plan created, teach the
above two tasks to a younger family member or child of a friend and compare
which was easier for the child to learn. Create a table that compares the two
lessons.

iv) Write a 1250-1500-word essay explaining the
following:

(1) The psychological/cognitive theorists
relating to the task analysis (support all of your claims and observations with
solid references and details).

(2) The task analysis process, its pros/cons,
and how you used it for each step of this activity,

(3) Your observations of the effectiveness of
your lesson plan as it relates to the success (or failure) of the lesson with
the learner(s).

(4) Three self-suggestions for improving the
process.

Week 7

Collaborative Learning Community: Classroom Management Plan

a) In a essay, consider the
following case study:

i) Johnny is a fifth grade student who has a
history of misbehavior in the classroom based on his prior records. It is the
start of the school year and you have spoken with the school counselor about
providing Johnny with a positive learning plan that will increase his
productivity in the classroom.

ii) As a group, identify a particular
misbehavior and grade level for Johnny.

iii) Working together, create a classroom
management plan that addresses the following, taking Johnny's behavior into
consideration:

(1) Quality use of time and transition between
activities.

(2) Engaging activities.

(3) The use of routines and predictable
schedules.

(4) Appropriate use of rewards in the
classroom.

(5) Success on task and ability level.

iv) Then provide examples of how you will
address Johnny's needs individually while still addressing the needs of the
rest of the students in the same classroom.

v) Identify four Web site resources that will
support your plan for helping Johnny adapt his behavior.

Week 8

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