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Schedule

The schedule below outlines the topics we will be covering in this course, along with the associated time frames and assignments.

  • Course length: 15 weeks

Note: All due dates reflect North American eastern time (ET).

Introduction: Our Journey Begins
Introduction

Readings:

Textbook

Course Reserves (To access these articles, click on the Library Resources link in your Course Navigation Menu.)

  • Miller, J. L.  (1990). Teachers as curriculum creators.  In J.T. Sears & J.D. Marshall (Eds.), Teaching and thinking about curriculum: Critical inquiries. (pp. 85-96). New York, N.Y.: Teachers College Press.
  • Wood, G. H. (1990).  Teachers as curriculum workers. In J.T. Sears & J.D. Marshall (Eds.), Teaching and thinking about curriculum: Critical inquiries. (pp. 97-109). New York, N.Y.: Teachers College Press.

Assignments:

  1. Complete the Course Introduction  NOTE: This introduction includes information on the tools you will be using for this course. It is imperative that you read/understand this information! As well, please please seek help when you experience confusion or difficulty!
  2. Read through the course syllabus.
  3. Read required readings (3).
  4. Complete your Who Am I? Introduction.
  5. Next, check back over the next few days to the Zoom assignment. Watch and listen to a minimum of 5 introductory videos. Post a short response that addresses the content of the introduction. In so doing, my hope is that the beginnings of a class community are “taking root”!
Session 1 | Participate at Assigned Table
First Table Session

Readings:

  • Complete your Table-specific readings, listed in each Table module on the Table Readings page.

Assignments:

  1. Read required readings.
  2. Notify table members of your individual reading selection in your Table Discussion Group by going to the Course Navigation main menu --> click on Modules --> scroll to the Table you are assigned to sit at for Session 1 --> then click on the Individual Reading discussion. 
  3. Write your Reading Summary and post it into your Table Reading Summary Discussion Group.
  4. Access table members’ Reading Summaries AND post discussion responses to table members’ Reading Summaries.
  5. Identify Action Activity to complete.
  6. Submit Action Activity to the specified assignment.
Continuum Activity 1 | "What Matters To You?"
What Matters To You Continuum Activity #1
Readings:

Textbook

Assignments:
  • Identify within the continuum tool your position. Post your rational in the corresponding discussion forum and respond to three of your peers' positions. Access this activity via the course navigation menu. 
    • Posts are DUE: Monday of this week by 11:59 pm (ET) 
    • Responses to 3 peers posts are DUE:  End of this week on Tuesday by 11:59 pm (ET)
Session 2 | Participate at Assigned Table
Second Table Session

Readings:

  • Complete your Table-specific readings, listed in each Table module on the Table Readings page.
Assignments:
  1. Read required readings
  2. Notify table members of your individual reading selection in your Table Discussion Group by going to the Course Navigation main menu --> click on Modules --> scroll to the Table you are assigned to sit at for Session 2 --> then click on the Individual Reading discussion. 
  3. Write your Reading Summary and post it into your Table Reading Summary Discussion Group.
  4. Access table members’ Reading Summaries AND post discussion responses to table members’ Reading Summaries.
  5. Identify Action Activity to complete
  6. Submit Action Activity to the specified assignment.
Meta-reflection #1
Meta-Reflection #1
Assignments:
  • Post your Meta-Reflection and then respond to the posts of three of your peers.
    • Access this assignment by clicking on the Meta-Reflection #1 link in the course navigation menu.
Session 3 | Participate at Assigned Table
Third Table Session

Readings:

  • Complete your Table-specific readings, listed in each Table module on the Table Readings page.

Assignments:

  1. Read required readings
  2. Notify table members of your individual reading selection in your Table Discussion Group by going to the Course Navigation main menu --> click on Modules --> scroll to the Table you are assigned to sit at for Session 3 --> then click on the Individual Reading discussion.
  3. Write your Reading Summary and post it into your Table Reading Summary Discussion Group.
  4. Access table members’ Reading Summaries AND post discussion responses to table members’ Reading Summaries.
  5. Identify Action Activity to complete.
  6. Submit Action Activity to the specified assignment.
Continuum Activity 2 | "What Matters to You?"
What Matters To You Continuum Acitivty #2
Readings:

Textbook

Assignments:
  • Identify within the continuum tool your position. Post your rational in the corresponding discussion forum and respond to three of your peers' positions. Access this activity via the course navigation menu. 
    • Posts are DUE: Friday of this week by 11:59 pm (ET) 
    • Responses to 3 peers posts are DUE:  End of this week on Tuesday by 11:59 pm (ET) 
Session 4 | Participate at Assigned Table
Fourth Table Session

Readings:

  • Complete your Table-specific readings, listed in each Table module on the Table Readings page.

Assignments:

  1. Read required readings
  2. Notify table members of your individual reading selection in your Table Discussion Group by going to the Course Navigation main menu --> click on Modules --> scroll to the Table you are assigned to sit at for Session 4 --> then click on the Individual Reading discussion. 
  3. Write your Reading Summary and post it into your Table Reading Summary Discussion Group.
  4. Access table members’ Reading Summaries AND post discussion responses to table members’ Reading Summaries.
  5. Identify Action Activity to complete Submit Action Activity to the specified assignment.
Session 5 | Participate at Assigned Table
Fifth Table Session

Readings:

  • Complete your Table-specific readings, listed in each Table module on the Table Readings page.

Assignments:

  1. Read required readings
  2. Notify table members of your individual reading selection in your Table Discussion Group by going to the Course Navigation main menu --> click on Modules --> scroll to the Table you are assigned to sit at for Session 5 --> then click on the Individual Reading discussion.
  3. Write your Reading Summary and post it into your Table Reading Summary Discussion Group.
  4. Access table members’ Reading Summaries AND post discussion responses to table members’ Reading Summaries.
  5. Identify Action Activity to complete
  6. Submit Action Activity to the specified assignment.
Meta-reflection #2
Meta-Reflection #2
Assignments:
  • Post your Meta-Reflection and then respond to the posts of three of your peers.
    • Access this assignment by clicking on the Meta-Reflection #2 link in the course navigation menu.
Conclusion: Final Summary Video
Conlusion: Final Summary Video

Assignments:

  • See the Final Summary Video Page in the Course Introduction for more details.
  • Feedback provided to classmates (response to 5 peers' videos is required)

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