ELED 443 Classroom Management
ePortfolio
I believe that the experience of organizing hard-copy artifacts in folders, boxes, or notebooks around standards, such ashttp://ccsso.org/resources/programs/interstate_teacher_assessment_consortium_(intasc).html, creates meaningful representations in the pre-service teacher's mind about the quality of his or her preparation.
Here are some of the ePortfolio models I have heard us discuss before:
www.chalkandwire.com/
www.epsilen.com
www.liveBinder.com
www.merlot.com
"Must Reads"
Clark, Ron. (2004). The Essential 55: An Award-Winning Educator's Rules for Discovering the Successful Student in Every Child. Hyperion.
Dombro, Amy Laura, Judy Jablon, & Charlotte Stetson. (2011). Powerful Interactions: How to Connect with Children to Extend Their Learning. NAEYC.
Epstein, Ann. (2007). Intentional Teacher: Choosing the Best Strategies for Young Children's Learning. NAEYC.
Esquith, Rafe. (2007). Teach Like Your Hair's on Fire: The Methods and Madness Inside Room 56. Penguin.
Fay, Jim, & David Funk. (2011). Teaching with Love & Logic: Taking Control of the Classroom. Love & Logic Press.
Jones, Fredric H., Patrick Jones, & Jo Lynn (2007). Fred Jones Tools for Teaching: Discipline, Instruction, Motivation. Fredric H. Jones & Associates
Lemov, Doug. (2010). Teach Like a Champion: 49 Techniques that Put Students on the Path to College. Jossey-Bass.
Lewin-Benham, Ann. (2011). Twelve Best Practices for Early Childhood Education: Integrating Reggio and Other Inspired Approachs. Teachers College Press.
Schlechty, Phillip C. (2002). Working on the Work: An Action Plan for Teachers, Principals, and Superintendents. Jossey-Bass.
Schlechty, Phillip C. (2011). Engaging Students: The Next Level of Working on the Work. Jossey-Bass.
Notes
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