Sit in a seat next to someone… and introduce yourself Find 2-3 things you have in common Find one interesting difference.

Sit in a seat next to someone…

and introduce yourselfFind 2-3 things you have in commonFind one interesting difference

Foundations and Assessment of Education

TLED 608

Spring 2014

Instructor: Dr. Jennifer Kidd

Email: [email protected]: Ed 166-7Office Phone: 683-3248

Dr. Kidd

Who are you?

Stand up if you….

So, what’s this course about?

Foundations and Assessment of Education

Two main areas of focus:

Assessment

Foundations of Education

What are we going to do?

TextTopic-based discussionsClass LessonsFormative FeedbackAssignments

Assignments/Requirements

30 hours Classroom Observation Praxis/VCLA

Weekly Readings Weekly: Class Lesson (+ reflection) or Reading

Response Teacher Self-Portrait: 6 posts, final draft, reflection Observation Report Final Exam

All assignments are due at 11:59 p.m. on Tuesdays

LATE WORK POLICY: Assignments in this course are time-sensitive and interrelated. It is essential that work is submitted on time.

Late Policy

Please submit all course assignments by the due dates listed on the course schedule below. If extenuating circumstances preclude an on-time submission of any assignment, please contact the instructor prior to the due date to explain your circumstances. The instructor may provide extensions if appropriate on a case by case basis. Unexcused late work reflects an inappropriate disposition for a teacher and may impact a student’s grade and or ability to continue in the course.

Attendance Policy

Active participation is essential Every class member is expected to contribute Student responsibilities include listening to and

sharing with classmates + supportively critiquing their ideas and work

Professional demeanor expected = respectful open-mindedness and active engagement

Following instructor directions, refraining from off-topic conversation, and engaging only in course-related use of personal technology

Attendance Policy Cont

Students who miss more than two absences may suffer an overall grade reduction for each subsequent class missed.

Two Very Important Course Requirements

30 Hours of ObservationPRAXIS

Observation – sign up TODAY

Observe 30 hours in your licensure area Must be signed up by Sept 8th (if not, drop the course) Can visit multiple classrooms /teachers

Must be arranged through TES http://education.odu.edu/tes/ Specific schools and teachers can be requested (comments box) TES will send a confirmation email

Must be completed to pass 301 Must be in an accredited school (public or private) Dress and behave professionally (Don’t be a “no show”!)

Call school, visit if necessary, to arrange schedule Submit time log and eval sheet for credit (posted on BB)

Praxis Core (not Praxis I)/VCLA (Teacher Exams)

Must TAKE (not pass) this semester to pass 301 (but, must pass Praxis or VCLA to be admitted to DCOE)

See Bb for accepted combinations of exams Now all computer-based

Need-based fee waiver offered for Praxis (apply immediately!)

Exemptions (must submit documentation) Adequate scores on SAT, ACT (see BB)

Documentation due in one month!

Questions?

Now for some fun

Schedule for todayCourse IntroductionGameBreakSyllabusTopic Discussion and Sign upPurpose of Schools Metaphor

2T1L: Detect my lie

Which of the following is not true of Dr. Kidd I got married on Friday the 13th wearing 5

inch heels I was accused of drug possession, taken off

a train and strip searchedThere is a goat in Haifa, Israel named after

me “Ferry” pronounced “Furry”

2 truths and 1 lie

Think of three things about yourself: two that are true and one that is a lie

In a group of 3: Introduce yourself with your 2Ts and 1L. See if your classmates can detect the lie.

Afterwards: One of you will introduce us to your group including one thing about each of you – one of which is a lie. We’ll try to guess which.