Course+Projects

This course promotes active learning. In order to satisfy course objectives, students must come to class prepared. This means that all reading assignments are to be completed prior to each class period so that students can be actively involved in group activities and class discussions. Given the accelerated format and amount of course work that takes place in class, students are required to attend every class. The final determination of one’s level of participation will be completed in accord with the following rubric developed by Dr. Fred Savits:


 * Criteria || Consistently

4 || Occasionally

3 || Seldom

2 || Never/Rarely

1 ||
 * Asking and answering questions ||  ||   ||   ||   ||
 * Active engagement in class discussions ||  ||   ||   ||   ||
 * Discuss reasonable arguments ||  ||   ||   ||   ||
 * Listening to and discussing with others and the instructor ||  ||   ||   ||   ||
 * Making contribution to the benefit all of the class ||  ||   ||   ||   ||
 * Being attentive ||  ||   ||   ||   ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">Making eye contact, facial expression of acknowledgement, attentive body language ||  ||   ||   ||   ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">Attending Class ||  ||   ||   ||   ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">Taking notes ||  ||   ||   ||   ||

=<span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">Research Development Project: 30 points = <span style="font-family: Palatino Linotype,Book Antiqua,Palatino,serif;">Devise own research project and describe each part of the process. Begin with the following questions in mind: <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; line-height: 1.5;">What does your research aim to understand? What does your research aim to change?

<span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; line-height: 1.5;">This project does not need to be written in paper format. You can use outline format, powerpoint, audio, etc. However, please mark the overall sections and keep the order for ease of understanding. The most important pieces of this project are that you analyze each section thoroughly and with depth of thinking.





=<span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">Critique of Article/Video Presentation: 30 points = <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">Watch one of the videos posted on the wiki under Course Projects #2. Using the questions listed below as a guide, critically evaluate the study.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">Conrad Wolfram - Teaching Kids Real Math With Computers (Math)
 * <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">Josh Kauffman - The First 20 Hours
 * <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">Dave Eggers - My Wish: Once Upon A School (ELA)
 * <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">Stuart Brown - Play is More Than Just Fun; It's Vital
 * <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">Susan Cain - The Power of Introverts
 * <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">Amy Cuddy - Your Body Language Shapes Who You Are

<span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">Read one of the articles posted below; it doesn't have to be within your grade level. With a partner, evaluate the research by answering the questions posted below to guide you in your evaluation.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">Elementary School
 * <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">Middle School
 * <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">High School
 * <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">Special Education
 * <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">All Grade Levels

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