NC Teach Summer 2010

EDN 495 – Teaching in the Content Area

Agenda #3 – Behavioral Management Strategies

1. Introductions/Administrative Tasks (5:30 – 5:45)

· Explore - The National Science Foundation (NSF) has released the first in a series of video programs called Science Nation, which examine breakthroughs and the possibilities for new discoveries about our planet, our universe and ourselves. Check out the latest: Lice and Human Migration

o http://www.nsf.gov/news/special_reports/science_nation/index.jsp

· CNN Videos – Harnessing the Power of the Ocean

o http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/us/2010/07/08/ac.natsot.dead.oysters.cnn?hpt=T1

1. KWL and Objectives (5:45 – 6:00)

· Front Marker Board

2. Discussions (6:00 – 6:30)

· Review Inquiry Readings

3. Watch “Classroom Management Problems Stop Here” from the website: www.teachertube.com (6:30 – 7:30)

· http://www.teachertube.com/viewVideo.php?video_id=122846&title=Classroom_Management_Problems_Stop_Here

4. Instructional Development (7:30 – 8:15)

· Review – Lesson Plans

· Task – Describe the behavioral management strategy(s) and relate to at least two learning styles

5. Hands-on Activity (Lesson plan) (8:15 – 9:00)

· Roller Coasters!

Complete readings from The Science Teacher for next week

• Marshall, K. (September, 2007). Teaching Secrets: How to Smile Before Christmas. Teacher Magazine, web only.
• Cody, A. (August, 2007). Teaching Secrets: Students Behave When Teachers Engage. Teacher Magazine, web only.
• Wong, H.  (Summer, 2004). Starting the year off right.  The Science Teacher, p.47.
• Hall, M. & Brier, G. (January, 2007). From frustrating forgetfulness to fabulous forethought. The Science Teacher, p.24-27.
• Sampson, V. (December, 2004). The science management observation protocol. The Science Teacher, p.30-33.