Interested in Secondary Education

The education department will be interviewing a secondary education candidate for a secondary education position here at PNC. The candidate will be here Wednesday Feb 25 in the dining room next to the cafeteria from 11:45-12:00. If you would like to give your input on how this candidate would fit into the education progam please stop by for a few minutes to meet the candidate and then you will be asked to provide your feedback.

Philosophy Module

The Philosophy Module is fixed and you can complete the assignment. Sorry for the inconvenience.

How Has History Changed Education Today?

After reading Chapter 5 go to the Becoming a Professional DVD included with your textbook. Click on ABC News, and then this chapter's video: The Reunion. This ABC News documentary examines the lasting effects of school integration during the civil rights struggle in the 1960's by doing something that has never been done before-gathering together the first wave of students who went through it themselves in Shaker Heights, Ohio. This groups was at the center of the storm when their parents, at the height of the civil rights movement, carried out a bold and controversial social experiment in one of America's wealthiest suburbs. Now these 1960 kindergarten classmates reunite to see where the years and education have taken them from their then-new frontier - an integrated American suburb.

Respond to the following questions:

1. How does school integration relate to the idea of "separate but equal"?
2. What were the goals of integration?
3. Why was it necessary to bus students to achieve integration?
4. How is economic integration similar to and different from racial integration?

KDP Event

Who: This meeting is open to all interested education students.
What: Co-President of Kappa Delta Pi, Elizabeth Falbo, will be giving a presentation on how to effectively use a Mini Economy in the classroom. Snacks will also be provided.
Where: Tech Room 134
When: Thursday, February 26th 5:00pm – 6:30 pm
If you can, please RSVP to farrisd@pnc.edu. If you do not, still feel free to come. Snacks may be limited however.

Online Assignment for Monday Class

Since we did not have a face-to-face meeting for our Monday class we will share our learning online. Tuesday class please feel free to participate if you would like.

Read: Beautiful Minds, by Wesley Clarkson from the Charting a Professional Course book.
Select two of the four questions to respond to by posting your comment to this post.

After reading Chapter 4 in the Introduction to Teaching book respond to Discussion Questions 1 or 2 and 5 & 6 at the end of the chapter.

Scroll down on the blog and locate video clips. Watch the video clip Inclusion in American Schools. State how you feel about being responsible for working with children with disabilities in a general education classroom.

1st Grade Tutoring Position

Looking for an education student who would be willing to be a tutor a first grader in Language Arts and Math! Please contact Carrie Walter at:
cwalter@union.k12.in.us or 759-2544 ext. 4128!!

Multiple Intelligencs

Re-read pages 92-93 Changes in Views of Intelligence.
Check out the following website www.thomasarmstrong.com/multiple_intelligences.htm

Respond to the following; What implications does Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences have for you as a future teacher? In answering this question, be sure to relate your answer to the ideal grade you would like to teach. If you are interested in middle school or high school relate your answer to the content area in which you are most interested in teaching.

Yummy Bake Sale

Stop by the PLAYCE (Purdue Learning About Young Children in Education, Early Childhood Club) Bake Sale outside LSF 144 on Wednesday, February 11 between 11:30 and 1:30! Show your support and purchase some yummy treats!

A Volunteer Opportunity

Handley School in LaPorte has an after school program for kindergarten through 5th grade students. The program is offered Monday - Friday from 3:15 - 6:00 p.m. They are looking for volunteers who can help with homework, provide remediation, enrichment, snack, recreation, and special programming. Flexible schedule. If interested contact Tara Wiltfong, twiltfon@pnc.edu or 785-5305 for more details.

Another Job Opportunity

SUMMER JOB OPPORTUNITY: Lead Teacher for Summer Program & Teacaher Assistant for Summer ProgramChildren aged 6 years to 12 years (Up to 30 children)Job Qualifications: At least two years of coursework inElementary Education. Significant experience in the fieldmay be considered in lieu of education. Applicant must beable to work full-time for eleven weeks of the summer(June 8, 2009 – August 21). Requires planning someactivities. Some other requirements include: CPR & 1st AidCertification, TB screen, drug screen and criminal & CPSbackground check.Apply in person at:IMAGINATION STATION CHILDDEVELOPMENT CENTERMs. Deborah Chubb, Executive Director1200 E. Coolspring Ave.Michigan City, IN 46360(219) 872-6723