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Methods of Teaching English
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Tentative Course Calendar, Fall, 2007
| Date | Topic | To be read for today |
| Sept
5 |
Course Description, introductions. Demonstration Activity. What is "English"? | Follow links to
resources and standards |
| 7 | Characteristics
of learning experiences. A view of language development. Integrated curriculum
and standards. The experiential approach in historic context.
In-Class assignment: Professional goals keyed to Wisconsin Teacher Standards. |
T&M Prologue, Ch. 1 (includes NCTE Standards) |
| 10 | Resources for English teaching. Class meets in Andersen Library. | |
| 12 | Long- and short-term planning for instruction. Objectives
and assessments. Presentation: Michelle Stewart |
T&M Ch 2 & 3; look over Standards |
| 14 | Engagement with literature. Using analogy
and prediction to motivate reading and increase understanding. "Imaginative
entry." The risk of preempting response.
Presentation: Bailey McGowan |
T & M Ch. 5 Standards A |
| 17 | Reading skills applied to literature. Teaching literary concepts
functionally. Focus on meaning; making inferences about character and setting.
Organizing student-led
groups for literature instruction. Presentation: Ben Walker, Julie Paucek Resource guide due |
T&M Ch. 7 |
| *19 | Teaching poetry. Attitude and involvement.
The writing of poetry to increase understanding of the genre. Formula poems
and found poetry.
Presentation: Kyle Jacobson RG: Teaching literature--"Book Club" format demonstration--choose your own article) |
Sample poems TBA; selected article for RG |
| 21 | Promoting wide reading. Single- and multiple-text
strategies. Response journals and reading conferences. Presentation: Stephanie Carlsen, Becca Naistat Draft of Plan 1 due to instructor. |
T & M Ch. 6 |
| 24 | Teaching writing I: Teaching how to write
vs. correcting written work. Prompting students to write. Writing
for "real" purposes. Publications, student journalism,
and related legal issues. Presentation: James Gapinski |
T&M Ch. 8
Standards B Hazelwood decision |
| *26 | Teaching Writing II. Uses and abuses of journals.
Response to writing from teacher and peers. Conference techniques. Written
response.
RG: Teaching writing Presentation: Fernando Buendía |
T&M Ch. 9
Standards, pp. 20-24; SLATE sheets on journals |
| 28 | Language I. Linguistic diversity and the English
teacher. Exploratory activities in language study. Persuasion and propaganda. Presentation: Anthony Bushek, Tiffany Sneden Final draft of Plan 1 due to instructor |
T&M Ch. 10 |
| Oct. 1 |
Language II. Grammar and usage. Teaching usage in
the context of students' own writing. Usage mini-lessons. Sentence combining
practice. Materials for grammar instruction. Spelling
and vocabulary.
Presentations: Mark Magnuson, Kelli Delaney |
Standards D |
| *3 | Speaking and listening. From conversation
to composition. Speech activities. Supervising forensics.
RG: Grammar and Usage/Language Study Presentations: Bonnie Jester, Geoff Mamerow |
T&M Ch. 11;
Standards C |
| 5 | Drama and film. Drama as interpretation of
literature. Dramatic and choral readings. Dramatic
monologue. Role
playing. Teaching Shakespeare as drama. Media study and media
production. Presentations: Tiffany Hintze, Jennifer Boehmer Draft of Plan 2 to Partner |
T&M Ch. 12;
Standards E |
| 8 | Evaluation in English. Authentic assessment,
outcomes, and portfolios in literature and writing. Partner returns Plan 2 draft to you; revision conferences Presentation: Emily John |
T&M Ch. 13; sample student essays |
| *10 | Collaborative formats for teaching:
student teams, panels. Class meetings and media. RG: Assessment in English class Presentations: Beth Feeney, Steve Counsell |
Sample media TBA |
| 12 | Information technologies in the English class.
Sample Essay
to mark. In-class assignment:
draft sample portfolio reflection. Class meets in WITRC (WH
1006, "Hansel" lab) |
Standards F |
| 15 | Critical perspectives and critical literacy.
Classic literature and contemporary media. Presentations: Lauren Brown, Maribeth Weidner Final Copy of Plan 2 due to instructor |
Review Tasmanian website |
| *17 | Classroom management:
prevention and intervention strategies. RG: Classroom management Students doing field study in English receive field study assignments Presentations: Jenni Young |
T&M Ch. 4 |
| 19 | Conflict resolution and Peer Mediation. Preparing for field study. Presentations: Marie Glisch, Maggy Green |
Class management handout |
FIELD STUDY
Monday, October 22-Friday, November 30;
Week of December 3-7 to work on portfolio
Online Discussion Forum:
During field study, an optional discussion forum will be maintained on D2L. To log on to D2L, go to http://www.uww.edu/desire2learn/ and select SECNDED 426, Methods of Teaching English. Suggest forum topics to instructor.
Other Requirements during Field Study:
Upload a draft of your philosophical statement to the D2L Drop box by Saturday, November 3 (counts as "in-class writing") any time of the day or night.
Submit your 15-day plan by Monday, November 19 (any time of the day or night). Use D2L drop box or else make arrangements to ship or drop off a hard copy.
Optional: Confer with instructor about your portfolio and/or the 15-day plan.
| Dec. 10 |
Recap of Field Study. Holistic and analytic assessment of written work. Presentation: Scott Wallace [Submit Portfolio] |
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| 12 | Current Issues in the English Teaching Profession;
Career-long professional development Presentation: Alex Schaar |
T&M
Coda |
| 14 | (Friday) Portfolio conferences and presentations (Counts as Final Exam), 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. |
*Note: Different formats and materials will be used each week and announced ahead of time. Students are particularly encouraged to become familiar with the following professional resources, available in the UW-Whitewater Library: English Journal, Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy, High School Journal, Middle School Journal, Language Arts, and Clearing House, plus Voices from the Middle, which is available online at NCTE.org.
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