Blog #12

The end is near! Please study for your final assessment and come prepared with a number two pencil on Monday.

Click on the following link.

http://texes.ets.org

On the left side of the page click on Preparation Materials. Click on Study Tips: Preparing...
Then print page 8 and bring it to class Monday, 2/1/10. Thanks and see you soon!

Blog #11

Howdy! Please answer the following questions for this week's blog. At the next class we will be reviewing for your On-Going training final exam, PPR review and test taking strategies and information as well as talking about the Theorists and vocabulary you will see on the PPR exam. If you have missed more than one class and have not met with me and taken care of your make-up hours and make-up work then please email me (blmontoya@ccisd.us or dookietexas@yahoo.com) so we can plan your next steps. Thanks and see you Monday night, 1/25/10 at 6pm!

1. Reflect for a moment on your current teaching practice. What do you think is your largest area of professional growth since the beginning of your school year?

2. What do you think is your weakest area in your teaching practice? What are you planning to do to strengthen that area?

3. If you had one piece of advice for a new teacher based on your experience to date what would that advice be?

Blog #10

http://glossary.plasmalink.com/glossary.html

Click on the link above to answer the folowing questions.

1. Define "metacognition."

2. Review the concept of microteaching. Define it and state one pro and one con based on your experience.

3. Define minimalism. Would this approach work in your classroom with your clientele? Why or why not?

See you in class on Monday, January 18th, 2010!