Teaching+Inquiry

Proposed Groups
This is a **semester-long** inquiry into a method or model of teaching language arts. It emphasizes both collaboration to develop and address questions about the model and individual reflection to relate the model to your own values of teaching. Although there will be time provided in class for group meetings, group members should schedule **meetings outside of class** as necessary. One week prior to the group presentation, the group should meet with the instructor to review its plans. Scheduled office hours are convenient for this meeting, but class time **may** be scheduled. Sources to consult: A professional text (selected from list of three) 4-5 journal articles addressing this method (one for each group member) an interview of a practicing teacher of English language arts ( following file includes available teachers)  **__Collaborative Presentation__** **(40)** 1. A list of questions explored 2. Questions you have addressed/ answered 3. An annotated bibliography of sources on this method 4. A lesson plan/ strategy using this method These will be shared in **a group demonstration (45-50 minutes)** **Due March 7, 9, and 14, 2010**

Rubric For Group Presentation
**Theory** Explains coherent model of teaching Explores some questions about the model

Resources
Provides annotated bibliography Reflects on Teacher Experiences (interview)

Modeling
Demonstrates lesson for secondary students includes lesson plan handout exemplifies distinctive features **Interactivity** Includes all group participants Engages class participation Uses handouts as reference, not verbatim reading