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SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
EDUCATION
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SPECIAL TOPIC: INTRODUCTION TO TEACHING PRACTICES
Spring Semester, 1991
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Instructor: Marilyn Moen
(January 7-April 5)
This curse is specifically designed for ACHOTE students in
Fort St. John,
Fort Nelson
and
Dawson Creek.
It is intended to continue the process of
developing observational, teaching and reflection skills.
Goal 1:
To develop an understanding of classroom practice through
systematic observation.
Objectives:
1.
Students will identify routines, lesson structures, pupil
interaction with peers and teachers.
2.
Students will observe management techniques utilized in whole
class situations.
3.
Students will observe and analyze individual lessons, especially in
language arts and math.
4.
Students will collect data systematically.
Goal 2:
Examine educational and pedagogical theory and the relationship
between theory and teaching practice, and develop teaching
activities which reflect this understanding.
Objectives:
1.
Students will participate in discussions based on observations
conducted.
2.
Students will explore educational and pedagogical theories
through readings.
3.
Students will develop and clarify personal understandings about
teaching and learning.
4.
Students will utilize theory and methods learned in Ed. 472 and
475 to plan a unit.
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Goal 3:
To plan, teach, and evaluate short learning experiences to achieve
intended outcomes.
Objectives:
1.
Students will demonstrate understanding of the elements of a
lesson and the lesson planning process.
2.
Students will use this knowledge to plan:
- portions of lessons
- whole lessons
- sequences of lesson
- units of work
3.
Students will use a variety of instructional activities.
4. Students will become familiar with educational resources
available in the school district.
5.
Students will evaluate the effectiveness of lessons taught through
written reflections, discussions, and observations of and reflection
on student responses.
Goal 4:
To demonstrate level of literacy consistent with that of a novice
professional.
Objectives:
1.
Students will proofread and correct all written work, student
materials and boardwork.
2.
Students will provide an appropriate oral model for pupils'
language use.
Goal 5:
To establish professional, respectful and ethical working
relationships with pupils and others in the educational setting.
Objectives:
1.
Students will increase familiarity with professional ethics.
2.
Students will interact professionally and ethically in school
settings.
3.
Students will plan cooperatively with the school associate.
4.
Students will demonstrate collegiality in seminar and school
settings.
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Goal 6:
To assume responsibility for professional growth.
Objectives:
1.
Students will demonstrate personal initiative in lesson and unit
planning, and in the use of resources.
2.
Students will analyze own performance and identify areas for
improvement.
3.
Students will demonstrate openness
to constructive feedback and
demonstrate initiative in seeking out such feedback.
4.
Students will demonstrate willingness to monitor student
learning and to adjust teaching strategies accordingly.
5.
Students will participate in school-based and/or district
professional development activities where possible.
6.
Students will continue to monitor academic plan and develop
long-term professional goals.
7.
Students will establish goals for Ed. 401/402.
