Week of January 26

Hi all,

Wow - what a week.  I hope you all survived it!!

9:30 Class -

          I apologize for the necessity of buzzing right along.  However, it did seem that all of your questions were answered.  I did forget to give you your research/micro-teaching topic groups, so remind me to do that next week.  Hopefully, we can complete the other necessary info for you at your seminar on Wednesday and have your finalized placement info.  Pay close attention to the changes in your schedule and be sure your assignments are prepared accordingly or you'll be lost in class.  I look forward to seeing you all on Wednesday at 8AM in 301 Education.  If you have any questions from this past week - just ask.

10:30 Class -

         Fortunately, we're on track.  I did forget to give you your placement letters, but they are finished and you'll get them Monday.    I thought you all did a great job participating in discussing the 'culture' of middle school education yesterday.  There didn't seem to be any major questions, and if they surface, do not hesitate to ask either here or in class. Be sure to read and prepare your assignments so you can intelligently participate in class. I look forward to seeing you bright and early 8AM Monday in 301 education.

Diann

10:30 Seminar 1

Hey all,

Thanks for your excellent participation and attention this morning.  I know that's tough at 8AM, and I appreciate your extra effort.

Responses:

1.  Your assignments are listed on the day they are DUE.

2. I don't know what you want to know about "other classes and the requirements for teaching we will experience and how you can be prepared for student teaching and field experience."  If you ask me specific questions, I'll try to answer.

I hope you have a great week, and I look forward to seeing you Friday.

BGDB

January 23, 2009

Hey all,

Ok - so I decided to try this with you this term.  Maybe you'll be better bloggers than my last two classes.  

What I intend to do is to put my responses to your 'reflection' questions on here to open up discussion.  You are also invited to post thoughts, ideas, comments that you'd like others' opinions about deal with class.

If you request my opinion on something, I'll give it to you.  Otherwise, I'll wait until your peers have had plenty of opportunity to respond and share opinions before I chime in.

I'd love to see you check in here and leave a note once a week, but it's not a grade - it's an opportunity to have more discussion time as you've noted is needed.

Hope to hear from everyone!

BGDB