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EDU 390 Wk 1 Discussion – Conceptual Framework
Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member.
Due Thursday
Welcome to class! In this first week of EDU/390, we are examining what it means and looks like to be a professional educator.
Review the College of Education Conceptual Framework in the Teacher Education Handbook.
Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:
- Which do you think has the strongest influence on child development, nature or nurture?
- How would your thinking affect your approach to teaching and learning?
Review the College’s Conceptual Framework.
- How does this debatable topic link to the College’s Conceptual Framework and the framework’s philosophical relationship to effective teacher preparation?
Due Monday
Post 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member. Be constructive and professional.
EDU 390 Wk 2 Discussion – Effective Oral Communication
Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member.
Due Thursday
In Week 1, you reviewed the College of Education Conceptual Framework and discussed its application to your career in education. Now let us take a closer look at professional communication, specifically effective oral communication skills.
Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:
- What are some commonly used speech patterns, words, or phrases that reduce effectiveness of oral communication?
- How might these ineffective speech patterns, words, or phrases overshadow the intended message?
- What are some strategies to break speech patterns or habits that hinder effective communication?
Review the College’s Conceptual Framework.
- How does this topic link to the College’s Conceptual Framework and the framework’s philosophical relationship to effective teacher preparation?
Due Monday
Post 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member. Be constructive and professional.
EDU 390 Wk 3 Discussion – Successful Team Collaboration
Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member.
Due Thursday
Building on the topics of professional dispositions, standards, and communication, we will shift the focus to effective collaboration techniques and strategies for educators. Teachers collaborate with many different individuals or groups, and even the most professional of teachers may have some type of conflict arise. Knowing how to handle the conflict and/or prevent it is a very important skill for a teacher to possess.
Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:
- What are the key dynamics and characteristics of a successful team collaboration?
- What strategies might you use for dealing with or preventing difficult situations or conflict?
Review the College’s Conceptual Framework.
- How does this topic link to the College’s Conceptual Framework and the framework’s philosophical relationship to effective teacher preparation?
Due Monday
Post 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member. Be constructive and professional.