Blogs: Fall 2013
The answers you provide to these questions will form large components of your major paper in this class. You may answer the questions as we have written them for each chapter OR if you prefer a more self-directed learning approach then answer the following questions for the chapter: (1) What elements of this chapter align with ideas you have had about teaching and learning? (2) What elements contradict ideas you have? (3) What elements of this chapter inspired new ideas about teaching and learning for you?
Unit 1
Post 1 (Introduction): To be completed by Tuesday, August 27
Take a moment to look at the syllabus and reflect back on our first class session. What are you interested in learning about? What do you want to get out of this class? How do you think this class will help you in your future profession?
Post 2 (Chapter 14): To be completed by Tuesday, September 3
Looking at the diagram on p. 505 in Ormrod’s text, write down an idea for an assessment for each of the five categories. Be sure to explain why you would use the assessment within the context of your lesson. Then, consider norm referenced assessment and criterion referenced assessment. Are there advantages to both? Are there disadvantages?
Post 3 (Post for Field Trip): To be completed as soon as possible after attending the field trip.
Reflect on what Barb and Lois (or your chosen speaker shared). What surprised you? What did you find beneficial to apply to your own teaching context?
Post 4 (Chapter 11): To be completed by Thursday, September 12
Consider the theories of motivation that we discussed in class. Which theories of motivation are most helpful and instructive for you? How can they enhance motivation and affect your students? Please give at least one example of how a theory of motivation could be used in your future classroom.
Post 5 (Chapter 13): To be completed by Thursday, September 19 (note: there are two parts to this question)
Based on our readings and class discussion, how will you create a learning environment that is conducive to learning?
