Go to week:
| One Aug 31/Sep 2 | Two Sep 7/9 | Three Sep 14/16 | Four Sep 21/23 | Five Sep 28/30 |
| Six Oct 5/7 | Seven Oct 12/14 | Eight Oct 19/21 | Nine Oct 26/28 | Ten Nov 2/4 |
| Eleven Nov 9/11 | Twelve Nov 16/18 | Thirteen Nov 30/Dec 2 | Fourteen Dec 7/9 | Fifteen Finals |
WEEK ONE AUGUST 31 AND SEPTEMBER 2
TUESDAY | INTRODUCTIONS
Introductions:
- You & me
- Draw the change you want to be in the world – gallery
- Course Introduction
Workshop: Building your ED100 Weblog
THURSDAY | INTRODUCTIONS
Noteworthy |
- Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur
- Mass of the Holy Spirit is next Thursday and class will meet from 9:00-9:50 a.m.
- Weekly Schedule
- Learning Circles Schedule
- Assignment Due: Friday 3 September BlogPost I Class Survey
Introductions |
- You & me
- Course Introduction
Your Learning Circle | Learning Experiences, Current Connections, and an initial meeting
BlogPost I Class Survey | Once you have completed your first blog post, please publish it to the Internet and send the address of the published page to me in an email message. Use the email address you would like me to use to communicate with you this semester.
WEEK TWO SEPTEMBER 7 AND 9
TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 7 ROSH HASHANAH NO CLASS
THURSDAY
Noteworthy
- Mass of the Holy Spirit and our shortened class today meets from 9:00-9:50 a.m.
- Learning Circle | Learning Experiences and Current Connections — blog posts and due dates
- Arranging a time to meet with LCs before learning experiences is crucial
- Now that you have completed your first blog post, is it published to the Internet and have you sent the address to me in an email message?
Course Introductions | BlogPost I Class Survey
4. What are you into; what makes you special? Share a few “unique” aspects about yourself that would help our classroom community get to know you a bit. Are you on an athletic team? Sing in the choir? Are you trying out for a play? Painting? What are you planning on doing this semester in your life that is noteworthy?
Overview Reading 1 | Chapter 1: Starting Strong. The New Teacher Book: Finding purpose, balance, and hope during your first years in the classroom. pp. 3-25
- Creating Community Out of Chaos By Linda Christensen
- A Message from a Black Mom to Her Son By Dyan Watson
- Honor Their Names By Linda Christensen
- Name By Hiwot Adilow
- Uchinaaguchi The language of my heart By Moé Yonamine
Field Observations & Discussions
- Field Placements Lisa Sugar visits next week
- Field Observations & Digital Cartoons Project
- Curtis, D. and Carter, M. (2000) The Art of Awareness: How Observation Can Transform Your Teaching. Chapter 1: A New Way of Being With Children: Overview of the Study Sessions. pp. 1-8.
- The Art of Awareness (part 1) Learning to See: A Sense of Wonder | Or, making the familiar strange
WEEK THREE SEPTEMBER 14 AND 16
TUESDAY
Noteworthy |
- Arranging a time to meet with LCs before learning experiences is crucial
- Thursday September 16 No Class Yom Kippur
- WebLog Link | If you have not shared a link to your ED100 WordPress weblog with me, please send me the link immediately. If you require technical support, please arrange to meet with me.
- The calendar has been finalized!!!
Reading |
Chapter 1: Starting Strong. The New Teacher Book: Finding purpose, balance, and hope during your first years in the classroom. pages 3-25
- Creating Community Out of Chaos By Linda Christensen
- A Message from a Black Mom to Her Son By Dyan Watson
- Honor Their Names By Linda Christensen
- Name By Hiwot Adilow
- Uchinaaguchi The language of my heart By Moé Yonamine
Course Introductions | BlogPost I Class Survey
- And the band played on and on….
- How are you? What about your JCU experience so far?
- What must be in place for you to feel comfortable taking intellectual and creative risks in a course such as this one?
Field Observations & Discussions | Field Placements Lisa Sugar visits
Dr. Shutkin Learning Experience One | Chapter 1: Starting Strong. The New Teacher Book: Finding purpose, balance, and hope during your first years in the classroom. pages 3-25
Field Placements and Lisa Sugar
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 16 NO CLASS YOM KIPPUR
WEEK FOUR SEPTEMBER 21 AND 23
TUESDAY 21 SEPTEMBER
Noteworthy |
- Current Connection BlogPosts are due at midnight on the Tuesday following classroom discussions.
- Learning Experience BlogPosts are due at midnight on the Friday following classroom learning experiences.
- Arranging a time to meet with LCs before learning experiences is crucial
- Learning Circle | Gaining clarity
Dr. Shutkin Current Connections 1 | Chapter 1: Starting Strong. The New Teacher Book: Finding purpose, balance, and hope during your first years in the classroom. pages 3-25
Field Observations & Discussions | 10:15-10:45 Alisa Lawson McKinnie, Principal Heights High School
THURSDAY 23 SEPTEMBER
Noteworthy |
- Current Connection BlogPosts are due at midnight on the Tuesday following classroom discussions.
- Learning Experience BlogPosts are due at midnight on the Friday following classroom learning experiences.
- Arranging a time to meet with LCs before learning experiences is crucial
Overview Reading 2 | Chapter 1: Starting Strong. | The New Teacher Book: Finding purpose, balance, and hope during your first years in the classroom. pp. 26-49
- Uncovering the Lessons of Classroom Furniture You are where you sit By Tom McKenna
- Getting Your Classroom Together By Bob Peterson
- 12 Suggestions for New Teachers By Larry Miller
- How I Survived My First Year By Bill Bigelow
Field Observations & Discussions | 10:15-10:45 Paul Destino, Principal Mayfield Middle School
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WEEK FIVE SEPTEMBER 28 AND 30
TUESDAY
Noteworthy |
- Current Connection BlogPosts are due at midnight on the Tuesday following classroom discussions.
- Learning Experience BlogPosts are due at midnight on the Friday following classroom learning experiences.
LC One Learning Experience 2 | Chapter 1: Starting Strong. The New Teacher Book: Finding purpose, balance, and hope during your first years in the classroom. pp. 26-49
- Uncovering the Lessons of Classroom Furniture You are where you sit By Tom McKenna
- Getting Your Classroom Together By Bob Peterson
- 12 Suggestions for New Teachers By Larry Miller
- How I Survived My First Year By Bill Bigelow
Field Observations & Discussions | 9:45-10:15 Sherry Miller, Principal Bryden Elementary School
THURSDAY
Noteworthy |
- Current Connection BlogPosts are due at midnight on the Tuesday following classroom discussions.
- Learning Experience BlogPosts are due at midnight on the Friday following classroom learning experiences.
- Next week Tuesday | LC Three Learning Experience: let’s arrange to meet!
LC Two Current Connections 2 | Chapter 1: Starting Strong. The New Teacher Book: Finding purpose, balance, and hope during your first years in the classroom. pp. 26-49
Overview Reading 3 | Chapter 2: Teaching for Social Justice. The New Teacher Book: Finding purpose, balance, and hope during your first years in the classroom. pp. 53-73.
- Creating Classrooms for Equity and Social Justice By Rethinking Schools Editors
- Black Is Beautiful By Kara Hinderlie
- Seeing Ourselves with Our Own Eyes By Katy Alexander
WEEK SIX OCTOBER 5 AND 7
TUESDAY
Noteworthy |
- Current Connection BlogPosts are due at midnight on the Tuesday following classroom discussions.
- Learning Experience BlogPosts are due at midnight on the Friday following classroom learning experiences.
- Please let me know when you have completed work that did not come in on time
LC Three Learning Experience 3 | Chapter 2: Teaching for Social Justice. The New Teacher Book: Finding purpose, balance, and hope during your first years in the classroom. pp. 53-73.
- Creating Classrooms for Equity and Social Justice By Rethinking Schools Editors
- Black Is Beautiful By Kara Hinderlie
- Seeing Ourselves with Our Own Eyes By Katy Alexander
Field Observations & Discussions |
- Field Observations & Digital Cartoons Project
- Curtis, D. and Carter, M. (2000) The Art of Awareness: How Observation Can Transform Your Teaching. Chapter 1: A New Way of Being With Children: Overview of the Study Sessions. pp. 1-8.
- The Art of Awareness (part 1) Learning to See: A Sense of Wonder | Or, making the familiar strange
THURSDAY
Noteworthy |
- Current Connection BlogPosts are due at midnight on the Tuesday following classroom discussions.
- Learning Experience BlogPosts are due at midnight on the Friday following classroom learning experiences.
- LC Five Learning Experience 4 | let’s arrange to meet!
LC Four Current Connections 3 | Chapter 2: Teaching for Social Justice. The New Teacher Book: Finding purpose, balance, and hope during your first years in the classroom. pp. 53-73.
- Creating Classrooms for Equity and Social Justice By Rethinking Schools Editors
- Black Is Beautiful By Kara Hinderlie
- Seeing Ourselves with Our Own Eyes By Katy Alexander
Overview Reading 4 | Chapter 2: Teaching for Social Justice. The New Teacher Book: Finding purpose, balance, and hope during your first years in the classroom. pp. 74-93
- Presidents and Slaves Helping students find the truth By Bob Peterson
- Medical Apartheid Teaching the Tuskegee Syphilis Study By Gretchen Kraig-Turner
- Q/A: I hate the textbook I’ve been given to use. What can I do? By Rita Tenorio, Rachel Cloues, and Bill Bigelow
WEEK SEVEN OCTOBER 12 AND 14
TUESDAY
Noteworthy |
- Current Connection BlogPosts are due at midnight on the Tuesday following classroom discussions.
- Learning Experience BlogPosts are due at midnight on the Friday following classroom learning experiences.
LC Five Learning Experience 4 | Chapter 2: Teaching for Social Justice. The New Teacher Book: Finding purpose, balance, and hope during your first years in the classroom. pp. 74-93
- Presidents and Slaves Helping students find the truth By Bob Peterson
- Medical Apartheid Teaching the Tuskegee Syphilis Study By Gretchen Kraig-Turner
- Q/A: I hate the textbook I’ve been given to use. What can I do? By Rita Tenorio, Rachel Cloues, and Bill Bigelow
Field Observations & Discussions | The Art of Awareness (part 2)
- Learning to See: A Preparing to make observations in schools, Rekindling a Sense of Wonder
- Description | Interpretation | parking lot
- The Art of Awareness and Observing in Schools: Venturing into the text
THURSDAY
Noteworthy |
- Current Connection BlogPosts are due at midnight on the Tuesday following classroom discussions.
- Learning Experience BlogPosts are due at midnight on the Friday following classroom learning experiences.
LC Six Current Connections 4 | Chapter 2: Teaching for Social Justice. The New Teacher Book: Finding purpose, balance, and hope during your first years in the classroom. pp. 74-93
- Presidents and Slaves Helping students find the truth By Bob Peterson
- Medical Apartheid Teaching the Tuskegee Syphilis Study By Gretchen Kraig-Turner
- Q/A: I hate the textbook I’ve been given to use. What can I do? By Rita Tenorio, Rachel Cloues, and Bill Bigelow
Overview Reading 5 | Chapter 3: Challenges and Opportunities. The New Teacher Book: Finding purpose, balance, and hope during your first years in the classroom. pp. 165-188
- How Do I Stay in a Profession that Is Trying to Push Me Out? By John Terry
- Dear White Teacher By Chrysanthius Lathan
- Restorative Justice Starts in the Classroom By Camila Arze Torres Goitia
- Q/A: What are restorative practices and why are they important? By Bob Peterson
- Girls Against Dress Codes By Lyn Mikel Brown
WEEK EIGHT OCTOBER 19 AND 21
TUESDAY
Noteworthy |
LC Seven Learning Experience 5 | Chapter 3: Challenges and Opportunities. The New Teacher Book: Finding purpose, balance, and hope during your first years in the classroom. pp. 165-188
- How Do I Stay in a Profession that Is Trying to Push Me Out? By John Terry
- Dear White Teacher By Chrysanthius Lathan
- Restorative Justice Starts in the Classroom By Camila Arze Torres Goitia
- Q/A: What are restorative practices and why are they important? By Bob Peterson
- Girls Against Dress Codes By Lyn Mikel Brown
Field Observations, Comics & Discussions
- Discussing Field Observation Project | Field Observation, BLOG POSTS & DIGITAL COMIC STRIP PROJECT
- Keeping Track of Your Observations with these Forms |
THURSDAY
Noteworthy |
- Grade Reports –> Test Student
- Field Observation Project | Field Observation, BLOG POSTS & DIGITAL COMIC STRIP PROJECT
LC Eight Current Connections 5 | Chapter 3: Challenges and Opportunities. The New Teacher Book: Finding purpose, balance, and hope during your first years in the classroom. pp. 165-188
- How Do I Stay in a Profession that Is Trying to Push Me Out? By John Terry
- Dear White Teacher By Chrysanthius Lathan
- Restorative Justice Starts in the Classroom By Camila Arze Torres Goitia
- Q/A: What are restorative practices and why are they important? By Bob Peterson
- Girls Against Dress Codes By Lyn Mikel Brown
Overview Reading 6 | Chapter 3: Challenges and Opportunities. The New Teacher Book: Finding purpose, balance, and hope during your first years in the classroom. pp. 189-206
- Inclusivity Is Not a Guessing Game By Chelsea Vaught
- “I Believe You” Responsive teacher talk and our children’s lives By Michelle Strater Gunderson
- On Behalf of Their Name : Using they/them pronouns because they need us to By Mykhiel Deych
WEEK NINE OCTOBER 26 AND 28
TUESDAY
Noteworthy | Schedule change for next week.
LC Two Learning Experience 6 | Chapter 3: Challenges and Opportunities. The New Teacher Book: Finding purpose, balance, and hope during your first years in the classroom. pp. 189-206
- Inclusivity Is Not a Guessing Game By Chelsea Vaught
- “I Believe You” Responsive teacher talk and our children’s lives By Michelle Strater Gunderson
- On Behalf of Their Name : Using they/them pronouns because they need us to By Mykhiel Deych
Field Observation, Comic Strip and Blogging Project
- Link to the Field Observations, Comic Strip and Blogging Project
- Let’s Discuss the Field Observation
- The Plan for Next week –> 1. Schedule at least one observation, 2. Develop an idea for your first comic strip, 3. If you are LC7 or LC8, create your first comic strip based on an observation. (It’s due in class on 9 November),
- Recommendations –> 1. If you are any other LC, use this time to create your first comic strip too. (It will be due in class soon after 9 November)., 2. During the week, meet with your LC and/or other students from class to support each other’s work on this project.
- Comic strips by other students
- Short video about making comic strips
- Pixton Comic School
- Let’s make a few practice comic strip panels. Rules –> 1. With a partner, make a two panel comic strip that, 2. includes in each panel both of your avatars. 3. One panel is made with your tools, and 3. the other panel is made with your partner’s tools.
THURSDAY
Noteworthy |
LC One Current Connections 6 | Chapter 3: Challenges and Opportunities. The New Teacher Book: Finding purpose, balance, and hope during your first years in the classroom. pp. 189-206
- Inclusivity Is Not a Guessing Game By Chelsea Vaught
- “I Believe You” Responsive teacher talk and our children’s lives By Michelle Strater Gunderson
- On Behalf of Their Name : Using they/them pronouns because they need us to By Mykhiel Deych
Overview Reading 7 | Chapter 4: Measuring What Matters. The New Teacher Book: Finding purpose, balance, and hope during your first years in the classroom. pp. 207-228
- Time to Get Off the Testing Train By Stan Karp
- What’s Wrong with Standardized Tests? By FairTest
- Authentic Assessment for Learning
- Fourteen Days SBAC Took Away By Moé Yonamine
- Testing Assumptions By Claudierre McKay, Aaron Regunberg, and Tim Shea
WEEK TEN NOVEMBER 2 AND 4
TUESDAY
Noteworthy |
- Dr. Shutkin in Chicago, AECT 2021
- Pixton Comicstrip workshop
- Class does not meet
THURSDAY
Noteworthy |
- Dr. Shutkin in Chicago, AECT 2021
- Pixton Comicstrip workshop
- Class does not meet
WEEK ELEVEN NOVEMBER 9 AND 11
TUESDAY
Noteworthy |
- LGBT 101 for Allies | Wednesday, November 10, 2021 3:00-4:00 pm – Virtual via Zoom. Open to all JCU students, faculty and staff. Learn more and register here.
- ‘We want change’: Mentor High School students host walkout to protest bullying, racism and more. Author: Monica Robins, Anna Meyer. Published: 10:41 AM EST November 8, 2021.
LC Four Learning Experience 7 | Chapter 4: Measuring What Matters. The New Teacher Book: Finding purpose, balance, and hope during your first years in the classroom. pp. 207-228
- Time to Get Off the Testing Train By Stan Karp
- What’s Wrong with Standardized Tests? By FairTest
- Authentic Assessment for Learning
- Fourteen Days SBAC Took Away By Moé Yonamine
- Testing Assumptions By Claudierre McKay, Aaron Regunberg, and Tim Shea
Field Observations, Comic Strips & Discussions |
- LC7 and LC8
- Middle Childhood Education at John Carroll
- Adolescent & Young Adult Education at John Carroll
THURSDAY
LC8 | Field Observations, Comic Strips & Discussions |
LC4 | Learning Experience (cont.)
LC Three Current Connections 7 | Chapter 4: Measuring What Matters. The New Teacher Book: Finding purpose, balance, and hope during your first years in the classroom. pp. 207-228
- Time to Get Off the Testing Train By Stan Karp
- What’s Wrong with Standardized Tests? By FairTest
- Authentic Assessment for Learning
- Fourteen Days SBAC Took Away By Moé Yonamine
- Testing Assumptions By Claudierre McKay, Aaron Regunberg, and Tim Shea
Overview Reading 8 | The New Teacher Book: Finding purpose, balance, and hope during your first years in the classroom. pp. 229-248
- My Dirty Little Secret: I Don’t Grade Student Papers Helping students find their passion helps them learn how to write well By Linda Christensen
- Taking Teacher Quality Seriously A collaborative approach to teacher evaluation By Stan Karp
- Beyond Test Scores Introducing the MCIEA school quality measures By James Noonan
WEEK TWELVE NOVEMBER 16 AND 18
TUESDAY
Noteworthy |
- Important Dates
- Final Exam Schedule
LC Six Learning Experience 8 | Chapter 4: Measuring What Matters. The New Teacher Book: Finding purpose, balance, and hope during your first years in the classroom. pp. 229-248
- My Dirty Little Secret: I Don’t Grade Student Papers Helping students find their passion helps them learn how to write well By Linda Christensen
- Taking Teacher Quality Seriously A collaborative approach to teacher evaluation By Stan Karp
- Beyond Test Scores Introducing the MCIEA school quality measures By James Noonan
Field Observations, Comic Strips & Discussions | LC1 and LC2
THURSDAY
NOTEWORTHY |
CAS Professional Development Program for ED 100 with Tainne Dallas (9:40-9:55)
LC Five Current Connections 8 | Chapter 4: Measuring What Matters. The New Teacher Book: Finding purpose, balance, and hope during your first years in the classroom. pp. 229-248
- My Dirty Little Secret: I Don’t Grade Student Papers Helping students find their passion helps them learn how to write well By Linda Christensen
- Taking Teacher Quality Seriously A collaborative approach to teacher evaluation By Stan Karp
- Beyond Test Scores Introducing the MCIEA school quality measures By James Noonan
Overview Reading 9 | The New Teacher Book: Finding purpose, balance, and hope during your first years in the classroom. pp. 249-272.
- Moving Beyond the Classroom By Stan Karp
- Q/A: As a new educator why should I be concerned about school privatization?
- School Funding Basics By Stan Karp
- Why Teacher Unions Matter By Bob Peterson
- New Teachers to the Union: Count Us In! By Gabriel Tanglao
Field Observations, Comic Strips & Discussions | LC1 and LC2
THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY NO CLASSES — (FRIDAY CLASSES MEET ON TUESDAY)
NOVEMBER 23 AND 25
WEEK THIRTEEN NOVEMBER 30 AND DECEMBER 2
TUESDAY
Noteworthy |
- Final Exam Comics and Blogs
- It’s Not That Complicated; Education + Middle Eastern Food > Many people often describe things going on in the Middle East as “too complicated” which is why SJP invites you to our second event of the semester to help break it down.
LC Eight Learning Experience 9 | Chapter 5: Beyond the Classroom. The New Teacher Book: Finding purpose, balance, and hope during your first years in the classroom. pp. 249-272
- Moving Beyond the Classroom By Stan Karp
- Q/A: As a new educator why should I be concerned about school privatization?
- School Funding Basics By Stan Karp
- Why Teacher Unions Matter By Bob Peterson
- New Teachers to the Union: Count Us In! By Gabriel Tanglao
Field Observations, Comic Strips & Discussions | LC3 and LC4
THURSDAY
Noteworthy |
- Final Exam –> Tuesday 14 December 10:00am-11:50am
- ED100 Grading Scale and Assessment
LC Seven Current Connections 9 | Chapter 5: Beyond the Classroom. The New Teacher Book: Finding purpose, balance, and hope during your first years in the classroom. pp. 249-272
- Moving Beyond the Classroom By Stan Karp
- Q/A: As a new educator why should I be concerned about school privatization?
- School Funding Basics By Stan Karp
- Why Teacher Unions Matter By Bob Peterson
- New Teachers to the Union: Count Us In! By Gabriel Tanglao
Field Observations, Comic Strips & Discussions | LC5 and LC6
WEEK FOURTEEN DECEMBER 7 AND 9
TUESDAY
Final Exam –> Tuesday 14 December 10:00am-11:50am
Workshop | Field Observations, Comics & Discussions
THURSDAY
Workshop | Field Observations, Comics & Discussions
Final Exam –> Tuesday 14 December 10:00am-11:50am
WEEK FIFTEEN DECEMBER 14
Final Exam –> Tuesday 14 December 10:00am-11:50am
ED100 | A Retrospective
Welcome to the World of Education | David Shutkin 
