11/25- 12/16 Objectives: EWBAT
•Present our Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP)
•Review the expectations and rubric for the Cultural Exploration Project and brainstorm ideas on how to approach the Cultural Exploration Project
•Discuss the core projects
Course Materials:
Slide Deck- Shifting Lens & Unsolved Cases
A8 Group Project- Behavior Intervention Plan
Rubric-BIP
12/16 Reflection Survey
The Finale: Upcoming Assessments & Presentation Logistics
Important Updates:
End of the Term Assessments:
The Core Assignment: Teaching Without Fear Cultural Research Project & Presentation
Due Date: 12/8/ 2020 | 100pts
Project Description & Reflection
The Core Assignment- Rubric
Graduate Example
Graduate Example
Graduate Example
Graduate Example- 11/25
The Core Assignment: The Syllabus
Due Date: 12/19/ 2020 | 100pts
Teaching Without Fear Cultural Research Project & Presentation
A9- Final Syllabus
A9- Rubric
Graduate Example- NR
Graduate Example- SG
Graduate Example- KP (Curriculum Map)
•Present our Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP)
•Review the expectations and rubric for the Cultural Exploration Project and brainstorm ideas on how to approach the Cultural Exploration Project
•Discuss the core projects
Course Materials:
Slide Deck- Shifting Lens & Unsolved Cases
A8 Group Project- Behavior Intervention Plan
Rubric-BIP
12/16 Reflection Survey
The Finale: Upcoming Assessments & Presentation Logistics
Important Updates:
- November 2020 Sign In: Please confirm your attendance for our November sessions by completing the google form. If you missed any classes, please document your reasoning.
- The Core Assignment: Teaching Without Fear Cultural Research Project & Group Assessments
- Extended Deadline: To honor many of your request and provide you with more time to prepare for your Teaching Without Fear Culture Research Project & presentation, I am extending the project deadline to Tuesday, December 8th, 2020.
- Group Assignments & Presentation Schedule: In order to finalize the presentation order for our December class, please have ONE person from each group sign up using the document attache d
End of the Term Assessments:
The Core Assignment: Teaching Without Fear Cultural Research Project & Presentation
Due Date: 12/8/ 2020 | 100pts
Project Description & Reflection
The Core Assignment- Rubric
Graduate Example
Graduate Example
Graduate Example
Graduate Example- 11/25
The Core Assignment: The Syllabus
Due Date: 12/19/ 2020 | 100pts
Teaching Without Fear Cultural Research Project & Presentation
A9- Final Syllabus
A9- Rubric
Graduate Example- NR
Graduate Example- SG
Graduate Example- KP (Curriculum Map)
11/18 Objectives: EWBAT
•Meet current principals from Boston Public Schools to gain a better perspective on what they are looking for in their hiring practices
•Complete a modify version of the Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) and create strategies to minimize behaviors
•Examine and review the expectations and rubric for the Cultural Exploration Project and brainstorm ideas on how to approach the Cultural Exploration Project
•Discuss the core project and upcoming asynchronous work
Course Materials:
Slide Deck- Shifting Lens & Unsolved Cases
A8 Group Project- Behavior Intervention Plan
Rubric-BIP
What’s Due 11/25:
A8 Group Project- Behavior Intervention Plan
Ongoing- Teaching Without Fear Cultural Research Project & Presentation
Love: Ch 7- We Gon’ Be Alright, but That Ain’t Alright
Emdin: Ch 11- Completion & Ch 12- Conclusion
10/28 Objectives: EWBAT
•Understand the importance of releasing responsibility and creating a learner center environment. Additionally, we will discuss elements of youth-lead dominated classroom as an effective strategy to manage the classroom.
• Participate in a Socratic Seminar by discussing Bettina Love’s Book, Abolitionist Teaching and the Pursuit of Educational Freedom, and determine how her concepts apply to the urban classroom
•Discuss the Core Project and upcoming asynchronous work
In Class Course Materials:
October's Attendance Form
Slide Deck
Activity 1- Socratic Seminar Evaluation
What’s Due 11/18
Love: Ch 6-Theory of Gimmicks & Ch 7- We Gon’ Be Alright, but That Ain’t Alright
Lemov: Ch 11- High Behavioral Expectations
Emdin: Ch 9- Clean | Ch 10- Code-Switching | Ch 11- Completion & Ch 12- Conclusion
Core Assignment: 100pts
Teaching Without Fear Cultural Research Project & Presentation
Project Description & Reflection
The Core Assignment- Rubric
Graduate Example
Graduate Example
Graduate Example
A7- Teacher Observation: Culture
10/21 Objectives: EWBAT
•Examine the 6 Pillars of the CRIOP and determine which pillars are clearly reflected in your teaching practice and/or beliefs
•Discuss Bettina Love’s Book, Abolitionist Teaching and the Pursuit of Educational Freedom, and determine how her concepts apply to the urban classroom
•Review the observation data from classroom visits and discuss trends about James Baldwin's essay, “A Talk to Teachers…”
In Class Course Materials:
Slide Deck- A Talk to Teachers
The CRIOP Task
The Padlet- Data Response
The Unequal Opportunity Race
Dr. Bettina Love- The Future of Our Schools
Source 1- Mattering
What’s Due 10/28
Love: Ch 4: Grit, Zest, & Racism
Love: Ch 5: Abolitionist Teaching, Freedom Dreaming and Black Joy
10/14 Objectives: EWBAT
-Examine and discuss Christopher Emdin’s philosophy on “Pentecostal Pedagogy” and determine how his concepts apply to the urban classroom
-Practice and discuss key strategies from Doug Lemov’s book Teach Like A Champion, that apply to managing an effective classroom. We will focus on Chapter 10 & 12 and today’s session
-Examine the 6 Pillars of the CRIOP and determine which pillars are clearly reflected in your teaching practice and/or beliefs
In Class Course Materials:
Slide Deck- Pentecostal Pedagogy
Christopher Emdin- Teach Teachers How to Create Magic
The CRIOP Task
What’s Due 10/20
Love: Ch1 to Ch3: We Who Are Dark, Educational Survival & Mattering
A5- We Want to Do More Than Survive Reflection 1
Rubric- Writing Reflections
9/23- 9/30 Objectives: EWBAT
-Examine and discuss Christopher Emdin’s philosophy on the “Neo-Indigenous” & determine how his concepts apply to the urban classroom
-Practice and discuss key strategies from Doug Lemov’s book Teach Like A Champion, that apply to managing an effective classroom
-Review & Discuss Virtual Expectations
In Class Course Materials:
Slide Deck- The Neo-Indigenous
Video 1- I Wish My Teachers Knew
Activity 1- Unpacking Emdin
Emdin- Sketching the Neo-Indigenous (Sketch-Pad)
Emdin Q1 -Checking for Understanding (Mentimeter)
Emdin- Teaching as an Act of Protest
Activity 2- Remote Expectations
Note Catcher
Source 1- Infographic
Source 2- A Letter From a BPS Student
Source 3 Optional- Camera On vs. Camera Off
What's Due on 9/30:
Emdin: Ch2-Teach Without Fear & Ch3-Pentecostal Pedagogy
Lemov: Ch12- Building Character Trust
Watch The CRIOP Introduction Video
A1- My Teaching Philosophy & Classroom Routines
A2- Defining Our Future with Virtual Learning
Rubric- Teaching Philosophy & Syllabus
Rubric- Writing Reflections
What’s Due 10/14
Emdin: Ch5-Coteaching & Ch6- Cosmopolitanism
Baldwin- A Talk to Teachers
A3- Classroom Observation & Problem of Practice
A4- James Baldwin a Talk to Teachers Reflection
Rubric- Observation
Rubric- Writing Reflections
9/16-Objectives: EWBAT
-Frame our learning by discussing the sociopolitical context of Boston and the state of Boston Public Schools
-Connect our learnings to the Opportunity Myth & The Valedictorian Project
-Participate in authentic conversations with peers around classroom management
-Co-Build a working definition of CRM and use it as framework to approach working in urban schools & review course logistics
In Class Course Materials
Slide Deck- Intro to CRM
Fall 2020 Syllabus
CRM Activity
What's Due on 9/23:
Emdin: Introduction, Ch1-Camaraderie, Ch2- Reality of the Neo-Indigenous
Lemov: Ch10- Systems & Routines
