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=Welcome to the Wiki for EDSEC 424 - Fall 2012= "Life," in other words, was the ability to enter "evocative" story time; "love" the capacity to "connect" with others through its flow; and "wisdom" the capacity to find new "reflective" meaning and possibility in it, to keep that flow going... (Wilhelm and Novak 2011).

Teacher candidates will be able to:
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 * 1) ==== Create English language arts lessons and units of instruction that enable diverse high school students to perform in accord with Common Core State Standards for English [CB, CA, CK, CP, CC, CI] ====
 * 2) Assess student learning [CK, CP]
 * 1) Use multi-media technologies to enhance student learning [CK, CP]
 * 1) Evaluate their teaching practice [CK, CP]
 * 1) Use state and national professional teaching standards to shape curriculum and instruction (SC’s ADEPT and NCATE NCTE standards) [CK, CP]
 * 1) Employ teaching methods based on current research and promising practice as they design, implement and evaluate standards-based instruction [CK, CP]

ADEPT Unit Required Components:

 * Overview ( ** A 2-3 sentence overview of the plan. Write it as if you’re sharing it with a colleague. Avoid educational jargon)


 * Objective(s) ** (APS 4) "Students will be able to:" (Use verbs within Bloom’s Revised Taxonomy)


 * English Course Standard(s) That Are Being Addressed: ** (Only list those objectives that students will definitely meet within this unit. Copy and paste entire standard/s)


 * Prerequisites and Preassessment (APS 3) ** (What do students already know about the subject? How will you assess what they know or can do before you begin the unit? Explain)


 * Materials/Preparation ** (APS 6 ) (List texts, handouts, multimedia, crafts materials, pieces of literature)


 * Procedures or Instructional Flow ** (APS 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9) (Write this section as if you were helping another colleague visualize your lesson sequence and appreciate its logic. Explain why you are using certain methods. In the early years of teaching, more explanation is better)


 * Assessment: ** (APS 3) (Copy and paste all objectives from the objectives section above. Under each objective, explain how you will assess that objective. You may include the actual rubrics or evaluations as a written attachment. If so, name the evaluation and then state “see attached rubric.” Ideally, you should develop your assessments FIRST along with your objectives BEFORE you create your procedures. Your procedures should all be related to helping students do well on the assessments AND help them cultivate a sense of love and wisdom)


 * Possible Adaptations for This Unit (APS 5, 6) **** ( ** If you need to alter this unit of instruction in mid-stream, what are some possibilities? What if the students need more time or more challenges? Suggest a few options)


 * Reflections on Curriculum and Instruction: ** (APS 6, 7) (Did students perform in accord with the stated objectives? Why or why not? Use student artifacts to build your case. Use the date you have collected. Compare and contrast what they can do with what they were able to do on the pre-assessment. Did your unit or lesson in any way encourage love and wisdom? Why or why not. Provide evidence to document your stance. What might you do differently to enhance this unit or lesson?)

The wiki will contain a page for each teacher candidate, graduate assistant, and the professor.

====Two thoughts to keep in mind as you thoughtfully consider posts: Your wiki is a living document that will evolve over the course of the semester as all participants add content. Also, remember that all of your reflections and ideas are viewed by other teacher candidates and anyone else who may stumble upon our wiki.====