Category: TRB

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Special Questions on my Mind

These questions arose for me from our 2-day conference:
1. If we can agree on the ideal balance between theory and practice in this program – how can this balance be reflected in SCHs? Or should it?
2. Should admission to the program be subject to affirmative quota? (e.g. fewer humanity graduates, more scientists) Or should we aim to produce “competent out-of-field teachers”? Learning II?
3. How could the School of Ed facilitate better communication between colleagues teaching similar courses or themes?
4. Addressing subject matter gaps (I have faced a chronic gap in scientific literacy over 12 years): Format a ‘special topic’ course to fit small groups with inquiry topics of their choice?

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Teacher Preparation Programs

Here are some sites that discuss changing Teaching Preparation Programs – a couple are outlines from conferences examining ideas:

https://ssir.org/articles/entry/a_revolution_begins_in_teacher_prep

https://www.educationevolving.org/files/Reimagining-Teacher-Preparation.pdf

http://www.oecd.org/education/school/OECD%20ITP%20Brochure.pdf

 

https://www.oecd-ilibrary.org/docserver/980bf07d-en.pdf?expires=1540734334&id=id&accname=guest&checksum=7F72C50024BA393F6C7B217F05D91561

http://www.oecd.org/education/ceri/Background_document_to_Symposium_ITEL-FINAL.pdf

http://cdl3.cdl.cat/WFATE/guidebook-wfate.pdf

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From Gretchen

Entrance Midpoint (end of 1st/beg of 2nd) End
·      welcoming ceremony

·      elder and community

·      presence

·      creation of community of learners through introduction of, and participation in triads

·      beginning stages of e-portfolio

·      resource field trips

·      small school field trips

·      get 2nd year mentors

·      volunteer position placement combined with observation

 

 ·      remindful ceremony

·      elder and community presence

·      extension of community of learners, extension of triads

·      e-portfolio an expected vehicle of expression

·      more diverse school field trips

·      become a 2nd yr mentor

·      volunteer position extended

·      Transformative Inquiry

https://www.uvic.ca/

education/inquiry/

 

 ·      gratitude ceremony

·      elder and community presence

·      celebration of community of learners

·      e-portfolios and Transformative Inquiries publically shared and celebrated as final demonstrations of learning

·      shared meal/feast/potluck