EDUC 341 - Learning Environments K-6





	Learning Environments Introduction Video
	What is your concept of the term Professional?

	Adobe Read Out Loud

	Suggested Reading
	The links below contain information that may be used on the PRAXIS exam and other educational practices. For example, the Domains of Learning should be the first consideration and foundation for teachers to use while creating Lesson Plans. The Second Principle link provides the best description for Bloom's Taxonomy. The Developing Learning Objectives link is the first step towards developing lessons. For example, the Measurable Objectives Worksheet, which may be found on the Developing Learning Objectives link, is a worksheet that may be used during the development of learning objectives phase of the lesson plan creation.
	Frontloading
	Domains of Learning Module
	Domains of Learning Cognitive - Affective - Psychomotor - The Second Principle
	Rigor
	Praxis Preparation Materials - Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT): Grades K-6
	Study Companion
	All Praxis Preparation Materials
	Developing Learning Objectives Digital Blooms
	Which Philosopher are You?

	Individualized Education Plan (IEP)
	There are several question on the PLT that are based on the Individualized Education Plan; because of this, it is important to review the Individualized Education Plan (IEP).

	Grading
	20% - Assignment 1 (Lesson Plan) 28% - Assignment 2 (Reading Assignments) 20% - Practicum Experience 12% - Participation 20% - Exams (70% Mastery Required)


	*Assignment 1- Create an "Environment" Lesson Plan*

	Video: Background Information for Creating the Lesson Plan (Video 36:22 min)

	The goal of this objective is to provide the pre-service teacher with the necessary skills to produce strong lesson plans. The objective of this assignment is to create a lesson plan using Common Core and the Scoring and Evidence Template "Environment" as a guideline. Lesson plans will be completed using Inquiry-Based Learning within a collaborative setting. Each Learning Team will present their lesson plan to the class using a professional perspective via a web posting. Use the *Create an "Environment" Lesson Plan* webpage for details to complete the assignment. Remember that there is a great deal of information in this website that may be included within your Group Created Lesson Plan.

	PDF- Comments Video- Creating a Positive Learning Environment PDF- Great Resource: FACT SHEETS (Look at the section about Positive Learning Environment) PDF- Creating a Welcoming and Intellectually Challenging Classroom PDF- 20 Tips for Creating a Safe Learning Environment PDF- Essential Questions PDF- Learning Environment Comments

	Assignment 2- Reading Assignments

	The goal for this assignment is to create an online Harkness Discussion activity using the Moodle discussion site.

	Prior to participating in the Moodle Discussion, watch the video Harkness Seminar; also, review the information found on the same webpage. The Harkness Seminar video will give you the general idea on how to complete the Moodle discussions. Read the Harkness Discussion article to gain a greater insight to the concept. In addition, look at the completed Harkness Discussion form to see how the students are tracked during the discussion. We will use this form, Harkness Seminar Blank Template, to track our participation during the Moodle discussions. MS Word Harkness Blank Template

	The articles listed below include 13 articles that will be used in a Discussion Forum on the Moodle site. Directions- Look for the Reading Assignments that are listed for each week on this webpage. Log into Moodle and participate within the discussion listed for each of the Reading Assignments during the week in which they are assigned. Some of the articles may be long, be sure to read the directions for specific pages that are assigned in the readings.
	Assignments by week-
	1. Transfer Learning 2. Visual Literacy 3. Explicitly Supporting Reading & Writing in the Classroom 4. Word Walls - Classroom Strategies 5. Definition of Assessment 6. What are Objectives 7. Activating Prior Knowledge 8. Funds of Knowledge for Teaching Project 9. The McGuffey Readers 10. Primary versus Secondary Sources 11. English Language Learners 12. Criterion Versus Norm-Referenced Testing 13. Formative Assessment Within Measurement Theory



	Week 1 Reading Assignments 1. Transfer Learning (Reading Assignment, read pp. 7-10) Harkness Seminar Printable Version of Transfer Learning (Read Pages 7-10) 2. Visual Literacy (Reading Assignment) Harkness Seminar 3. Explicitly Supporting Reading and Writing in the Classroom (Reading Assignment, read the Pages on Scaffolding, pp. 8-16) Harkness Seminar 4. Word Wall (Reading Assignment) Harkness Seminar Vocabulary is the best single indicator of intellectual ability and an accurate predictor of success at school. --- W.B. Elley Vocabulary (Be sure to read this Research document) Doing It Differently: Tips for Teaching Vocabulary Visual Technique for Dyslexic Visual Word Wall Tennessee’s Vocabulary Project--Do you know these words? Tennessee's Vocabulary Words State of Tennessee Vocabulary Words 11 Tips on Teaching Common Core Critical Vocabulary The Vocab Minute (Princeton Review) *Be sure to review each of the "Theorists of the Week" links. Each theorist will be included on the PRAXIS exam.* Theorists of the Week Albert Bandura Lev Vygotsky 6 Scaffolding Strategies to Use with Your Students Jean Piaget
	Video - Carol Dweck: The power of believing that you can improve


	Suggested Reading - Review for PLT
	Free Resources and Tools for Replicating Project-Based Learning (PBL) Full-Speed Reform in Rural Georgia How to Put the Rigor in Project-Based Learning Work Critique
	Marzano Establishing and Communicating Learning How and Why Standards Can Improve Student Achievement The Art and Science of Teaching - Robert Marzano (Video 9:57 Min.) Classroom Instruction that Works Workbook

	Reframing Failure as Iteration Allows Students to Thrive (Video 5:11 min.)
	Teaching Students to Embrace Mistakes




	Week 2 Reading Assignments 5. Definition of Assessment 6. What are Objectives (Reading Assignment) 7. Activating Prior Knowledge (Reading Assignment) 8. Funds of Knowledge for Teaching Project (Reading Assignment) Theorists of the Week John Dewey B.F. Skinner Eric Erickson Developing Learning Objectives Digital Blooms 11 Alternatives to "Round Robin" (and "Popcorn") Reading Creating Learning Objectives Use with Your Students

	Suggested Reading - Review for PLT
	Assessment: Determining Acceptable Evidence Assessment Website 54 Different Examples of Formative Assessment
	Criterion Versus Norm-Referenced Testing Measurement and Evaluation Document Criterion-Referenced Assessment
	Tennessee PARCC Resources About PARCC 20 Things Tennessee Teachers Should Know About PARCC PARCC Field Test and Practice Test Information Computer-based Sample Test Items




	MIDTERM
	Midterm Exam


	Week 3 Reading Assignments 9. The McGuffey Readers (Reading Assignment) 10. Primary versus Secondary Sources (Reading Assignment) 10. English Language Learners (Reading Assignment) Theorists of the Week Jerome Bruner Abraham Maslow Helping Students Effectively Interact with New Knowledge (Handout) Addressing Our Needs: Maslow Comes to Life for Educators and Students Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligences MI Beat Howard Gardner on Multiple Intelligences (video 7:55 Min.) What's Your Learning Style (online test) MI Excel Student Spreadsheet Multiple Intelligences (video 6:53 Min.) Suggested Reading - Review for PLT PLT Study Aids Flash Card Study Guide PLT Flash Card Study Guide Part II How to Approach the Constructed-Response Questions
	25 Attention-Grabbing Tips for the Classroom
	Self-Assessments
	The Premack Principle


	Week 4 Reading Assignments 12. Criterion Versus Norm-Referenced Testing (Reading Assignment) 13. Formative Assessment Within Measurement Theory (Reading Assignment, Read pp. 7-9) Theorists of the Week Lawrence Kohlberg Carol Tomlinson Resources and Downloads for Differentiated Instruction Suggested Reading - Review for PLT Differentiated Instruction Tomlinson’s work (Video 33 Min.) Differentiated Instruction (Driving Model) Marzano – Communicating High Expectations for All students Differentiated Instruction Inclusion and Differentiated Instruction Handout (for video above) English Language Learners
	FINAL EXAM - ONLINE


	Practicum Information
	Practicum Video Inroduction
	Explanation of Practicum (20% total for all components): A required 18 hours of practicum experience is an integral part of this course. Candidates are expected to dress, behave, and speak in a professional manner as well as attend all scheduled practicum visits and be punctual. Candidates are to complete the attendance log and permission forms according to the instructions provided by field experience personnel. Practicum evaluations from supervising teachers are submitted at the end of the course. The following components must be completed in order to receive full credit for the practicum portion of the final grade

	1. Completion of a minimum 18 hours of practicum with a completed "Practicum Time Sheet" form.
	2. Completion of Evaluation of Practicum Form; is filled out by the school supervising teacher who places it in a sealed envelope with his/her signature. Form must be completely filled out to receive credit.
	3. The Practicum Time Sheet and the Evaluation of Practicum should be completed and turned in to the Instructor at the completion of the practicum. (20% of Grade)

	Any questions/concerns regarding Field Experience, including practicum and/or student teaching should be directed to:

	Michelle Clupper, Director of Field Experience
	mclupper@tusculum.edu

	Downloadable Practicum Form
	Evaluation of Practicum (To be turned in to the Instructor)

Video- Creating a Positive Learning Environment

Video - Carol Dweck: The power of believing that you can improve