The responsibility of becoming a doctoral student is briefly examined.
As doctoral learners, you have a new responsibility to yourself and those around you; what is this responsibility?
Student-Teacher interactions are examined.
The issue of boundaries in a teacher/student relationship are presented. What setting and other factors that a teacher-must consider and be aware of in a student interaction? How does a teacher's interactions initially involve only ethical considerations, and then possibly extend into legal principles in education? Give a few ...continues
Technology & Communication (for students and teachers) are focal areas.
Can you help me get started with this assignment? In what ways has modern technology (emails, internet, cell phones, IMs, etc.) affected the level of appropriate communication between teachers and students? How comfortable are you with this? In what ways can you or will you manage it? What are some appropriate and inap ...continues
Paraphrase the theme into your own language from Zabel.
"Zabel (2007) points out that efforts to train students to be adept at attaining information through a variety of mechanisms must be “integrated, relevant, ongoing, collaborative, and applied” (17) if they are to be successful in preparing those students for success in their academic and professional careers." The question is ...continues
Responding to negative feedback is achieved.
If you are given negative feedback about your paper; you received a 'F' on the paper. What plan would you put in place to help you develop as a scholar, based on this critique?
Freedom of speech in schools is highlighted.
Suppose a student arrived at school with a t-shirt on that said “Gays and Lesbians Do Not Belong in School.” Many students commented on the shirt, both positive and negative. Based on your readings, what do you think should be done in this situation? What factors are considered in making the decision? What do you think will ...continues
Areas of philosophy (epistemology, metaphysics, axiology, and logic)
Which of the four basic areas of philosophy (epistemology, metaphysics, axiology, and logic) is most useful for teachers? Which philosophy of education do you think is most prevalent now?
Records Management vs. Archives
Considering the statement below, discuss the differences and/or similarities between records management and archives. "To some, archive means saving just about everything; to a records manager archive means saving the right things for a specified length of time so that information can be retrieved efficiently to address bu ...continues
Please prepare belief statements for each of the areas mentioned below. Put these beliefs into the context of your professional and personal goals, and describe how you will use these beliefs as the basis of your instructional practice. Relate your personal educational philosophy to the established educational philosophies and e ...continues
Teacher dismissal is discussed.
If a school district decides you are not needed in the middle of a school year, does the district have a right to terminate employment despite the existence of contract? Why or why not? What if you take a better job in the middle of the year? Can you breach the contract?
