Seminar #3 March 6, 2011 Dr. Kimball

What questions do you have from Units 1-4

1. Questions about Units Review previous weeks’ main points 3. Make linkages between main points 4. Major Assignment #2 5. e-Portfolio Assignment 6. Questions

 What was one big idea that you learned from the work of Piaget or Vygotsky that will help you be a more effective educator?  What was one big idea that you learned from the work of behavioral psychologists that will help you be a more effective educator?

 Explain one reason why curriculum standardization, in your view, will or will not work for all students.  Explain one reason why constructivism is or is not a good idea for teaching all students.

 What would be an example of how extrinsic or intrinsic motivation could be used in a classroom to help students learn?  How can motivation be used in the area of classroom management and how does Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs fit into the picture?

How does technology fit into what you have learned about Educational Psychology? What do you anticipate the role of social media technology to be as learning tools and student motivators? Consider the following innovative techniques; Facebook, Twitter, iPods, podcasts, jing videos, blogs, mobile devices, etc. How could you use such innovative tools techniques in your own teaching?*

Critical Response Paper You will respond to a set of questions designed to test your ability to analyze, synthesize, or evaluate information from the lesson. Select one of the following options: Explain Erikson’s stages of psycho-social development and analyze implications of his theory for teaching. Explain multiple aspects of self-esteem and analyze implications for teaching. Explain Kohlberg’s stages of moral development and analyze implications of his theory for teaching. Analyze and explain inherent difficulties in defining intelligence and analyze implications for teaching. Discuss the idea of multicultural education. Write a two page maximum paper in which you synthesize information on your chosen topic from the textbook and from at least one additional article OR research study.

Hints for getting an “A”  Go to the UAH Library and search the ERIC database to locate an article or research study that investigates your selected topic, or obtain a copy of the study mentioned in the textbook.  Check the rubric for how your paper will be assessed.  Use the Kaplan University APA Style Guide in the Student Writing Center for help with APA formatting.

Purpose of e-Portfolio Assignment First step in creating an e-Portfolio Provides an opportunity to develop work samples for future job interviews Provides an opportunity to develop non- work sample items that provide unique evidence of your abilities to perform a job.

 Classroom Management Tools  Innovations in Education  Career Explorations

You develop four introductory activities that  Motivate your students  Address unique learning styles  Address varied diversities of students See tips in Course Home for advice!

This component will highlight ways to use technology to reach out to students.  How can you use new technologies to develop student-teacher & peer-peer communication and collaboration?  How will using new technologies increase student motivation and learning?

 How could using new technologies help learning become more authentic and task-based in nature?  How could using new technologies support the constructivist framework of teaching and learning?

This section will help you become ready for a successful job search.  Create a resume and cover letter suitable for an entry-level position or a change of position  Create a list of questions you should anticipate being asked in a job interview along with ideas for your responses to these questions

 What questions would you ask the hiring manager?  List three to five job sights you could search to find a position in your field.  Submit no later than the end of Unit 8, but can be submitted to drop box at any time.

Sunday March 20, pm (EST)