E325: Schedule Calendar

The following electronic schedule is organized by weeks & contains links to assignments and other helpful information. Click to access assignments for Weeks 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 or go to printable copy of this calendar.

This schedule is subject to change. You will be notified in advance if changes affect assignment due dates.

Date

Readings & Other Assignments DUE

Class Agenda

Jan. 11

Print out & read the Syllabus; also print out the Scavenger Hunt and this Philosophy of Education chart.

• Course overview & get acquainted activities
• Archeologists, Historians & Biographers: Who Is Dr. J?
• KWHL

Jan. 18

DUE: Historical Perspective & Dr. J
Read: Chapter 1-Elementary Social Studies Curriculum (Chapin) AND Chapter 1-Does Inquiry Make a Difference? (Short)
BRING: Simulation Packet-preview pp. 1-3

• What Is Social Studies?
• Working Definitions
• How Does Mr. Levy Integrate the Curriculum?
• Planning Simulation Begins: Pick a Topic
• Cultural Matters: BaFá BaFá

Jan. 25

Read: Chapter 2-Planning for Social Studies Instruction (Chapin) AND Chapter 2-Are We There Yet? (Short)
Reminder: Submit Reading Note Cards for two chapters. They may be used during quizzes.

• Teacher’s Dilemma & Integrated Instruction
• TOG Planning Ditty
• Unit Planning Simulation Steps 2 & 3:
Organize Thoughts & Gather Information

Feb. 1

Class trip to Field Museum. Take train to Roosevelt Road, meet on platform at 10:20 a.m. & walk to Museum. OR drive to Museum, park at Soldier Field & meet class at West Entrance at 10:30 a.m. After program & tour, return to Gary area on your own or stay & enjoy the exhibits.

Feb. 6

DUE: Really Bad, Awful Social Studies Lesson
Read: Chapter 9-Linking Social Studies and Literacy (Chapin) AND Chapter 4-From 1492 to 1942 (Short)
BRING: Lesson-Activity Ideas List -preview Step 4

• Awful Social Studies Lesson Activity
• L.A. Connections: Cinderella in the Social Studies Classroom?
• How to Write Objectives
• Planning Simulation Step 4: Create a Plan
• Introduce M301 Assignments

FYI: Your M301 field experience begins this week. Talk to Dr. J if you need assistance with teaching ideas or help planning your lesson/unit.

Feb. 13

Read: Chapter 10-Using Technologies for the Social Studies (Chapin) AND Chapter 3-Sailing the Seven Seas (Short)
BRING: Bloom’s Taxonomy

• Learning Goals & Learning Objectives
• Planning Simulation Step 5: Design Lessons
• Cinderella, Bloom’s Taxonomy & Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS)

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Feb. 20

DUE: TEAM Unit Plan with one lesson plan per person AND Teacher Interview Assignment
Read: Chapter 3-Instructional Strategies (Chapin)
Reminder: Last week to submit Reading Note Cards

• Unit Simulation Plan Presentations
• Inquiry and Problem-Based Learning
• Cooperative vs. Collaborative Learning
• Introduce Teach-a-Chapter Assignment

Feb. 27

DUE: M301 HOTS Unit/Lesson Plan DRAFT
BRING:

Lesson Plan Analysis form – AND
read Simulation Step 6

• Planning Simulation Step 6: Review Plan
• Revisit M301 Case Study
• In-Service Group in-class work time

Mar. 6

Read: Chapter 4-Using Multiple Assessments (Chapin)
BRING: Great Debate Assessment Plans

• Assessment & Evaluation Issues
• In-Service Group in-class work time

March 13-17 - Spring Break

Mar. 20

DUE: M301 HOTS Unit/Lesson - attach rubric
Read: Chapter 5-Aiding Our Students to Interpret History (Chapin) AND Chapter 7-A Long Time Ago (Short)

Teach-a-Chapter Presentation Begin
• Chapter 5 Presentation
• Revisit Assessment in History

Mar. 27

Read: Chapter 7-Teaching Civic Educ. (Chapin)
If you presented last week, your reflection is due.

• Chapter 7 Presentation

Apr. 3

Read: Chapter 6-Teaching Geography & Economics (Chapin)
BRING: Economic Assessment examples
If you presented last week, your reflection is due.

• Chapter 6 Presentation
• Revisit Assessment in Economics

Note: You should have Taught (Step 7) your M301 Unit/Lesson

Apr. 10

Dr. J. at AERA Conference

Case Study/Social Studies Learning Fair Work Time with Dr. Dodson

Apr. 17

BRING: Advising Receipt—cannot get grade without one
Read: Chapter 8-Helping All Our Diverse Students (Chapin)
If you presented last time, your reflection is due.

• Chapter 8 Presentation
• Advising Receipt Check
• Return rented textbooks

**Remember to take your Learning Journal with you so you can complete your self-evaluation.

Apr. 24

DUE: M301 Case Study - attach rubric (Assess - Step 8) AND E325 Journal Self-Assessment
If you presented last week, your reflection is due.

• Putting It Together: Social Studies Learning Fair
• Course Evaluation

Grow where you are planted!

Final Exam Week

It has been an honor & a privilege to learn with you this semester, and I look forward to learning with you again next semester. Have a safe and productive summer!

Dr. Judith Longfield

This calendar is subject to change. You will be notified in advance if changes affect assignment due dates.

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