Tag: EDUC 415

Kristen DeHaven

Second Grade Plants

Students participating in this second grade plant unit were encouraged to make independent discoveries and presented with many opportunities for hands on inquire. Students were able to observe, predict and record data on regular bases in order to familiarize themselves with these practices. Students were able to incorporate scientific discoveries with literature and art in order to learn about plants in a more complete structure. Students who took part in this unit were graded based on growth and individual performance as well as expectations.

EDUC 415

Vivian Moen

L203

1 – 3 PM

Daniel Endicott

Math and Language Arts

The is the Senior work sample in the major field of licensure. It combines multiple subjects (Math and Language Arts), along with differentiated assessment and engagement strategies to achieve student progress and monitor positive learning outcomes. This is a culmination of effort for the transition of putting student teaching into an effective work study program or internship.

EDUC 415

Vivian Moen

L203

1 – 3 PM

Kalyssa Koontz

The Great Depression

The Great Depression was a period within U.S. History in which Americans struggled to make ends meet and get back on their feet. It was a time in which socialism became a very attractive outlook on life. In a three week unit focused on America’s struggle through the Great Depression, students were able to be highly creative in their learning and application of key concepts. Students were able to see how different groups in America fought through and experienced the Great Depression. The highlight of the unit was for students engage in The Great Depression Project. Students worked in groups to create a Great Depression meal, fashion, game a family would play, Hobo symbol sign, and their own Hooverville.

EDUC 415

Vivian Moen

L203

1 – 3 PM

Corinne Maas

Investigating the Human Body

The body is a complex system that works together to allow the body to function properly and efficiently. The body has an incredible ability to heal itself after breaking bones. It uses voluntary and involuntary muscles that are intertwined with nerves that connect to the brain. With the involuntary action of breathing, blood is filtered through the heart. Alongside these systems the body is able fight off diseases and work efficiently without many organs. Fifth grade students will expand their knowledge about these topics during a fifteen lesson intensive unit.

EDUC 415

Vivian Moen

L203

1 – 3 PM

Scott Perkins

Highly Qualified Teachers

Today, teachers must be “highly qualified” to be considered for any teaching position in public education. What does it mean to be “highly qualified”? Who decides if you are fit for teaching in public school? What evidence is there of their decision? This presentation brings to light the importance of a senior work samples as evidence of the high qualification of prospective teachers, as well as some of the do’s and don’ts of work sample creation.

EDUC 415

Vivian Moen

L203

1 – 3 PM

Rachel Schneider

Third Grade Social Studies

This work sample details a Social Studies unit taught to a third grade classroom of 34 students. The unit discussed the topics of Slavery and Civil Rights in the United Sates. It was a two month long series. The unit was designed to be taught to the whole class and is not based on a curriculum. There were topics to cover along with potential materials to use, with the lessons created from there. The cooperating teacher reviewed the lessons, and advised on pacing as well as how to present the material. There were multiple learning styles incorporated in the lessons.

EDUC 415

Vivian Moen

L203

1 – 3 PM

Melissa Webster

Exponents and Exponential Functions

My major work sample is a 14 lesson unit at the high school level on exponents and exponential functions. We discuss multiplication and division properties, negative and zero exponents, graphing of functions, scientific notation, and exponential growth and decay.

EDUC 415

Vivian Moen

L203

1 – 3 PM

Amanda Wyncoop

Kindergarten Health and Safety

Creating a themed unit to teach in class involves lesson planning, self-reflection, observation, formulation of assessment and management strategies, and much more. This health and safety kindergarten work sample of 15 lessons is a collection of these instructional and metacognitive strategies that demonstrate the performance of both the students and the teacher.

EDUC 415

Vivian Moen

L203

1 – 3 PM