June 1-4, 2009
Course Syllabus 2009
Topics for article study written reflections:
1. Mention a new idea that stood out and your reaction to it ie agree, disagree, or need to ponder further.
2. Cite an idea that resonated with your beliefs or one that runs contrary to your beliefs.
3. Cite a quote that stood out…page number, paragraph number.
4. Do you recommend that this article be used again? Explain.
Professional Organizations
Arizona Association of Teachers of Mathematics
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
National Staff Development Council
Edutopia
Reading to be done for Monday:
Adding It Up: Helping Children Learn Mathematics (2001)
4 The Strands of Mathematical Proficiency (115-156)
Reading to be done for Tuesday:
1. Five Standards of Authentic Instruction by Fred M. Newmann and Gary G. Wehlage, Education Leadership (Apr 1993) Pp 8-12.
2. Activating the Desire to Learn by Bob Sullo. Chapter 4 Helping Students Value Learning Pp 42-63.
3. Navigating the Bumpy Road to Student-Centered Instruction by R. Felder and R. Brent (1996)
4. The Art of Asking Thought Provoking Questions in the Mathematics Classroomby Carmen Bellido, Uroyoán Walker, and Mayagüez Campos
5. Never Say Anything a Kid Can Say by Steve Reinhart, Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School (April 2000)
Reading to be done for Wednesday:
1. Joy in School by Steven Wolk, Education Leadership (Sept 2008) Pp 8-15
2. Assuming the Best by Rick Smith and Mary Lambert, Education Leadership (Sept 2008) Pp 16-21.
3. What is High Quality Instruction by Iris R. Weiss and Joan D. Pasley, Education Leadership (Feb 2004) Pp 24-28.
5. Motivating Students by Teaching for Understanding by E. Kazemi and D. Stipek, Lessons Learned from Research (NCTM 2002) Pp 17-22
7. Discipline With Dignity Ch 3 The Three Key Dimensions by R. Curwin, A. Mendler, and B. Mendler. Pp 42-65.
8. Discipline With Dignity Ch 4 The Social Contract by R. Curwin, A. Mendler, and B. Mendler. Pp 66-82.
9. Nine Powerful Practices by Ruby Paine Education Leadership (April 2008) Pp 48-52.
Reading to be done for Thursday:
1. The Lessons Are in the Leading by Gordon A. Donaldson, Jr., Education Leadership (Feb 2009) Pp 14-18.
Crucial Conversations by K. Patterson,J. Grenny, R. McMillan, A. Switzler (2002)
2. Chapters 3 Start With Heart
3. Chapter 4 Learn to Look
4. Chapter 5 Make It Safe
5. A Leader's Legacy by Kouzes & Posner Chapters 3,5,7,8,11,19 (Pick 3).
Talk About Teaching by Charlotte Danielson, Corwin Press (2009)
6. Chapter 3 The Big Ideas That Shape Professional Conversations
7. Chapter 4 The Topics for Conversations
