453 in Class Learning Log 1

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EDEL 453: 001Spring 2011

Dr. Christine Kolar

REVISED LEARNING LOG # 1

Each learning log (based on the RAVE journal writing strategy) will include responses tostructured questions. You will also be guided to making meaningful connectionsbetween multiple topics/concepts and your personal experiences. You are encouragedto use varied forms of response: quotations, graphic organizers, lists/bulleted items,cartoons, pictures, narrative, etc.).

The length of your RAVE learning log will depend on the format you select. The Ecomponent of the strategy is your open and collaborative discussion with your RAVElearning log discussion group.

READING FOR THIS LEARNING LOGMAXIM TEST

1. Chapter 1: Dynamic Social Studies: The Subject You Will Teach2. Chapter 2: The Learning Cycle: Teacher Scaffolded Social Constructivism3. PowerPoints for Maxim Chapters 1 and 2

OTHER READING1. NCSS article found in Weeks 2-3 Folder

WEBSITES

1. www.thirteen/org/edonline/conce2class/constructivism/index_sub6.html

2.www.ncss.org

3. http://www.learner.org/vod/vod_window.html?pid=1768 (#2 A StandardsOverview K-5)

4. Storyline online www.storylineonline.net

CHAPTER 1 AND CHILDRENS LITERATURE DUE DATES#1 YOUR VISUAL AND STATEMENT OF ONE ELEMENT IS DUE WED

JANUARY 26TH BEGINNING OF CLASS

#2 YOUR FINAL VISUAL IS DUE IN YOUR LEARNING LOG 1#3 THESE STORIES WILL BE VIEWED AND DISCUSSED IN CLASS.

YOUR WRITE-UP FOR EACH STORY IS DUE IN YOUR LEARNINGLOG 1

CHAPTER 7

#1 BRING YOUR RESPONSES TO CLASS ON MONDAY JANUARY31ST. THIS CAN BE IN DRAFT FORM.

#2 BRING YOUR RESPONSES TO #2 TO CLASS ON WEDNESDAYFEBRUARY 2ND. THIS CAN BE IN DRAFT FORM.
http://www.thirteen/org/edonline/conce2class/constructivism/index_sub6.htmlhttp://www.thirteen/org/edonline/conce2class/constructivism/index_sub6.htmlhttp://www.ncss.org/http://www.learner.org/vod/vod_window.html?pid=1768http://www.storylineonline.net/http://www.thirteen/org/edonline/conce2class/constructivism/index_sub6.htmlhttp://www.ncss.org/http://www.learner.org/vod/vod_window.html?pid=1768http://www.storylineonline.net/


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CHAPTER 1 DYNAMIC SOCIAL STUDIES: THE SUBJECT YOUWILL TEACH AND

CHILDRENS LITERATURE(Refer to the Chapter PowerPoint as you read through the chapter)(Refer to the Chapter PowerPoint as you read through the chapter)

#1DYNAMIC SOCIAL STUDIES COLLABORATIVE ACTIVITYYOUR VISUAL AND STATEMENT IS DUE THE BEGINNING OF CLASS ONWEDNESDAY JANUARY 26TH. YOU WILL BE SCORED ON THISVISUAL/STATEMENT AND YOUR PARTICIPATION IN THE GROUP ACTIVITYDURING CLASS ON 1/26.The author presents a visual in Figure 1.3 page 20 that shows the elements ofdynamic social studies. After you have carefully read pages18-41, complete thefollowing task:YOUR TASK: Create a visual for ONE of the elements of dynamicsocial studies. For your element, create a visual for your element AND include astatement of 3-5 key ideas) showing you understand the element.

#2 TEN THEMES OF THE SOCIAL STUDIES STANDARDS(NCSS)-THIS IS DUE IN YOUR LEARNING LOG I.You have three resources to guide you in understanding the Ten Themes of SocialStudies (NCSS). First, on pages 26-27 of the Maxim text and second, in the videohttp://www.learner.org/vod/vod_window.html?pid=1768 (#2 A Standards Overview K-5) that actually goes into classrooms and shows these Ten Themes in action.Finally the NCSS Themes article found in the Weeks 2-3 Folder.

YOUR TASK: After reading in the Maxim text and watching the videowww.learner.org/voc/vod_window.html?pid=1768 and reading the article, completethe following:

1. Identify the 2-3 themes you would feel most comfortable teaching and tell why.2. Identify the 2-3 themes you would feel least comfortable teaching and tell why.3. Create a visual that brings the 10 themes alive. This is for your reference.

List the theme, what it is, and 3-5 examples (many are found in thevideo).

You will be referring to your visual throughout the course.___________________________________________________________________

#3 CHILDRENS LITERATURE AND THE TEN THEMES OFSOCIAL STUDIES

YOU WILL VIEW THANK YOU MR. FALKERIN CLASS WED JANUARY

26TH

AND SOMEBODY LOVES YOU MR. HATCHIN CLASS ON MONDAYJANUARY 31ST. YOUR COMPLETED RESPONSES ARE DUE IN YOURLEARNING LOG 1.

Childrens literature is a viable tool for learning social studies. Access StorylineOnline www.storylineonline.net and watch Thank You, Mr. Falkerand SomebodyLoves You, Mr. Hatch. After watching these videos here isYOUR TASK for each ofthe books:

What NCSS Themes does this book fit within? Why?
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Write a personal reaction to the book.

Jot down some ideas of how you would use this book in teaching socialstudies to your future students.

NOTE: You will be selecting a childrens book for your required integrated social studiesunit. These two books are possible choices.

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CHAPTER 7: THE LEARNING CYCLE: TEACHER SCAFFOLDEDSOCIAL CONSTRUCTIVISM

BE SURE TO VIEW THE WEBSITE AS WELL AS READ PAGES 32-34 IN THEMAXIM TEXT BEFORE CLASS ON MONDAY JANUARY 31ST. BRING YOURRESPONSES TO #1 BELOW TO CLASS ON MONDAY THE 31ST. THEY CANBE IN DRAFT FORM.

(Refer to the Chapter PowerPoint as you read through the chapter)

#1 First, read pages 32-24 in the Maxim text, as well as access and thoroughlyexplore this website:

www.thirteen/org/edonline/conce2class/constructivism/index_sub6.html .YOURTASK is to respond to the following?

Are you a Constructivist in your future (or present approach) to teachingsocial studies?

Clarify your response by giving ways you are Constructivist in yourthinking and ways you are not Constructivist in your thinking (as to howyou think social studies is best taught.

Refer to specific information from the text and the website.

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LEARNING CYCLE QUESTIONSBRING YOUR RESPONSES TO #2 (THEY CAN BE IN DRAFT FORM)

TO CLASS ON WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 2ND#2 Focus on the Exploration Phase of the Learning Cycle.

Read pages 318-326. YOUR TASK is to answer the following:

Why is this phase important?

What should happen in this phase of the Learning Cycle? Put this response inyour own words.

The teachers role is referred to as setting the table. What does this mean?

WE WILL DISCUSS #3 WEEK 3#3. Focus on the Concept/Skill Development Phase of the Learning Cycle.

Read pages 327-350, During this part of the Learning Cycle, the teachers rolebecomes one of sharing the feast. The teacher uses a variety of learning activitiesto make the topic or skill meaningful to the students (p. 327). YOUR TASK is toanswer the following:

What is factstorming?

Show you understand Bruners Three Modes of Learning

What are instructional conversations?

What is the value of using graphic organizers?
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RUBRIC WRITTEN LEARNING LOG

Written LL 25 points possible___/5 Presentation/Organization of the Learning Log___/5 Complete Responses to all of the prompts/questions___/10 Quality of content/Meaningful connectionsCHANGE IN DUE DATE: YOUR WRITTEN LL1 IS DUE POSTEDTO THE ASSIGNMENT LINK NO LATER THAN FRIDAY,FEBRUARY 4TH BY 11:59 P.M.

RUBRIC- DISCUSSION

RL Discussion 5 pts possible (teacher observation of in class discussionof your written responses you are asked to bring to class on designateddates)

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