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 * TE 407 CALENDAR AT-A-GLANCE**
 * Please note that "AFTERNOON BREAK" refers to the 4:10--6:00 pm part of TE 407 for Mark's and Elizabeth's sections on Wednesdays. For Justin's section, this takes place with Gerardo Aponte on Thursdays from 4:10--6:00 pm.

[RRT = Reflections on Reading & Teaching] [PPP = Professional Practitioner Portfolio] [PGP = Professional Growth Plan] [UPP = Unit Plan Project]


 * Wednesday, August 31 (Seminar - Helmsing/Kenyon/Detmers)**

1. The Philosophy of Seating Charts 2. Introductions to Groups & the Class 3. Discussion: Social Studies -- Argumentation, Advocacy, & Democratic Citizenship


 * Thursday, September 1 (Lab-Aponte)**

1. The Pros and Cons of Self-Disclosure 2. Crafting a First Day Introduction 3. Delivering the Introductions 4. Sharing "Philosophy of Teaching" in groups

//Assignments for 9/7://
 * //Complete first RRT post and read and respond to at least five of your peers' postings on their new wikispace pages//
 * //Complete first PPP piece ("Philosophy of Teaching") *always bring a printed copy to next class the following session to put in binder*//
 * //Read pp. 1-8 from "Introduction" and pp. 145-156 "Uncovering the Lessons of Classroom Furniture" in// //__The New Teacher Book__//
 * //Read pp. 1-8 from "Chapter 1 - The Social Studies" in __Instructional Strategies__ book//


 * Wednesday, September 7 -** **(Seminar - Helmsing/Kenyon/Detmers)**

1. What is a Methods Class? 2. Generating Course Themes 3. Visit from Kelly Hodges, Secondary Teacher Education Program Coordinator 4. Develop Practitioner Growth Plan & Rubric


 * Wednesday, September 7 - (Lab - Helmsing/Kenyon)**

1. The Pros and Cons of Self-Disclosure 2. Crafting a First Day Introduction 3. Delivering the Introductions 4. Sharing "Philosophy of Teaching" in groups


 * Thursday, September 8 (Lab - Aponte)**

1. Teaching Beliefs (think, pair, share) 2. Letters to Mentors

//Assignments for 9/12://
 * //Complete second RRT post on first impressions//
 * //Begin second PPT piece ("Importance of Social Studies Surveys")//
 * //Read excerpts from __Fires in the Bathroom__//
 * //Read pp. 9-34 in __The New Teacher Book__//
 * //Read pp. 47-67 in __Instructional Strategies__ book//


 * Monday, September 12 -** **(Seminar - Helmsing/Kenyon/Detmers)**

1. Summarize and clarify main ideas from __//Instructional Strategies//__ reading. 2. As a class, engage in practice planning a two-week social studies unit on "The Modern Middle East"

//Assignments for 9/14://
 * 1) Consult the Michigan State Standards to identify learning objectives to be met by this unit.
 * 2) Develop essential questions with concentric circles of knowing  related to your unit’s content.
 * 3) Discuss different types of instruction  and think about what would be most fitting for different parts of the unit.
 * 4) Research resources for teaching  this unit.
 * //Finish second PPT piece ("Importance of Social Studies Surveys")//
 * //Read excerpts on "essential questions" from __Understanding by Design__ book//
 * //Read pp. 67-72 in __Instructional Strategies__ book//

Wednesday, September 14

Monday, September 19

Wednesday, September 21

Monday, September 26

Wednesday, September 28

Monday, October 3

Wednesday, October 5

Monday, October 10

Wednesday, October 12

Monday, October 17

Wednesday, October 19 (SEMESTER MIDTERM)

Monday, October 24

Wednesday, October 26

Monday, October 31

Wednesday, November 2

Monday, November 7

Wednesday, November 9

Monday, November 14

Wednesday, November 16

Monday, November 21

Wednesday, November 23 (NO CLASS - THANKSGIVING BREAK)

Monday, November 28

Wednesday, November 30 (NO CLASS - NCSS CONFERENCE)

Monday, December 5

Wednesday, December 7 (LAST DAY OF CLASS)

Monday, December 12

Wednesday, December 14