Three ideas will serve as a foundation:
1. Learning is a consequence of thinking. Thinking and learning cannot be separated from one another and order matters. . .so we need to know all we can about how people do both.
2. There is no blueprint for teaching but there are maps. While teaching is very personal and contextual, any practice we engage in should be informed by the large knowledge base regarding how people learn.
3. There is a difference between learning about teaching and learning to become a teacher. Becoming a teacher is a continuous process of adding to and reflecting on what we know to be important for effective teaching and learning (explicit knowledge) and how we go about doing those things we know to be important (implicit knowledge).
With that in mind, you will select a book of your choosing to read independently. Activities for you to engage in before reading, while reading, and after reading will be provided in posts on this blog. None of the activities will ever require meeting face-to-face. The idea is for you to read and respond in a space of your choosing at a pace that works for you.
The dates for this course are based solely on Flex Day. . .another course will be offered after February 17th should you choose to participate again or if this time frame is too short for you.
All of the work you produce during these activities will be posted by you to this blog.
Receiving credit for this course is contingent upon completing all activities as listed in the pre-reading, during reading, and post-reading posts found within this blog.
Questions regarding any assignments for this course can be directed to Quinton Freeman.
So, let's get started! Please proceed to the post "Selecting Your Book".
Action Items:
1. Decide which course or courses you will sign up for (Pre-Flex Day or post-Flex Day).
2. Make sure you understand how the work associated with your reading is structured. . .ask questions if you need to.
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