Readings

If you don't have a copy of //Voices Of A People's History// - this copy of //A People's History// will suffice. The content is extremely similar akin to having a different version when buying newer version of a textbook.



This is the article discussed in the email, complete with questions...

Types of Curriculum (Thanks to Helmsing)
Check out this very helpful grid (via section 005, thank Mr. Helmings); this will allow us to wrestle with the concept of curriculum & use the term with some nuance and precision. Can you identify some of these types in your experience?


 * __Accomplishments vs. Activities:__** Read this short doc for Wednesday


 * __Obama's New Educational Plan:__** Skim this for Wednesday

====Here is another (electronic) copy of the PGDP: your three (3) focus issues are due (via emailing Justin or Gerardo) by __Thursday, October 13th__ and the final completed version will be due by __Thursday, December 8th__ .====

[[file:How+To+Start+Planning+a+Unit.pdf]]
This (relatively) lengthy piece can help us be thoughtful and considerate about the intersection of practical realities and the teaching of content. This piece (by an MSU faculty member) is a must read, especially in light of the conversation spurred on by the State News opinion article and the discussion that followed. Here is the abstract, 'tis a dialog between Edwin, a person contemplating a career in teaching, has a conversation with Phyllis, a teacher and amateur theorist, about reasons to become a teacher.

- Week four readings are to come out of your text(s):

 * We may have a short multiple choice quiz over **two readings** . 1: From the //Instructional Strategies// book, The Unit Plan Section (I don't know these page numbers b/c have the kindle app) & 2) from //The New Teacher Boo//k: Q/A How Do I get started planning a teaching unit? (ch. 3 p.190)