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Practicum and Application
Practicum and Application #1
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Introduction
The importance of appropriately structured lesson plans cannot be gainsaid as far as the academic and intellectual growth of a child is concerned. Needless to say, the lesson plans change as the child progresses through the various stages of education. This is because the requirements and the learning methods or capabilities change significantly with growth. However, there are fundamentals that never change irrespective of the stage in which the child learns. This statement stands true from the Birth-PK stage, Birth-grade 3, as well as grades K-3. From the lesson plans examined for the three classes, it is evident that the teachers have adopted progressivism as their teaching philosophy.
Progressive educational philosophy underlines the fact that the education must concentrate on the entire child rather than the teacher or the content (Dewey, 1944). It stresses the fact that students have to test different ideas through active participation. In this case, the foundation of learning is the questions that learners are having through experimenting and experiencing in the world (Dewey, 1944). This education philosophy underlines the fact that, learners are thinkers and problem solvers who make meaning of the various lessons through his or her personal experiences in the cultural and physical context. This was evident in the lesson plans for the Birth-PK stage, Birth-grade 3, as well as grades K-3. The lesson plans outline the various instances when the students will be participating in the lessons. These could include counting for PK lesson plans, reading out loud for birth-grade 3, or asking questions pertaining to local symbols as K-3 grade students learn on symbols and celebrations in America. K-3 Students progress by asking questions on detailed information incorporated in nonfictional texts. This teaches them to write and even understand informative pieces pertaining to what they have read, and with richer content. Progressivist philosophies of education state that effective teachers have to come up with experiences so that the students can learn via doing, which is what the lesson plans indicated (Dewey, 1944).
In the progressive educational philosophy, the content of the curriculum is derived from the questions and interests of the students. This philosophy underlines the use of scientific method so that students can study events and matter first hand and systematically. The philosophy defines education as the active participation of an individual in the race’s social consciousness (Hayes, 2006). In essence, education has to consider or view the student as a social being so as to enhance learning. This philosophy states that the learning process starts once the child is born. The child unconsciously gains knowledge and eventually develops knowledge to partake and share in the society. Education is, therefore, a social construct and a part of the society in which case it should be a reflection of the community (Hayes, 2006). The lesson plans of birth-PK stage, K-3 grade and birth-grade 3 stage underline the importance of interactions among the students, this is because the students are required to share knowledge and information gained in the course of learning.
On the same note, the curriculum outlined in the lesson plans is a perfect reflection of the society. The progressive education philosophy states that the curriculum has to reflect human development in the society (Cremin, 1962). This explains why the study of core subjects has been coupled with other lessons on seemingly extracurricular activities such as manual training, cooking and sewing. Progressivist education philosophy states that, progress in education is not merely in the succession of studies rather it is the development of entirely new interests in and attitudes towards experience (Cremin, 1962).
References
Hayes, W (2006). The Progressive Education Movement: Is it Still a Factor in Today’s’ Schools? New York: Rowman and Littlefield
Dewey, J (1944). Democracy and Education. New York: Free Press
Cremin, L (1962). The Transformation of the School: Progressivism in American Education, 1876-1957. New York: Knopf
Reading
Reading Response Rubric
You will read and respond to the following articles:
Cult of True Womanhood – by Barbara WelterActionsYour paper will be due on October 1, 2022In your paper you will identify and analyze the author’s argument and then give your perspective on that particular topic. We will cover the eras that the articles address in class, so you will have some historical context.
As you read your paper consider the following questions:
What is the author’s main argument?
What evidence does the author use to backup their argument?
Do you agree with the author’s argument? Why or why not?
Does the topic have an effect on modern (today) society? How so?
What connections can you make with your perspective of the world? Do they agree or disagree?
Do you have any examples that can relate to the author’s argument/topic?
Consider looking over the Writing Tips for more tips.
***REMEMBER***
You are not expected to answer ALL of the questions, but use them as a guide to provide an analysis of the article. You are not writing a direct answer to all the questions, this assignment is an ESSAY not a bullet point response.
This assignment is an essay, you are not answering each question one-by-one (DO NOT ANSWER THE QUESTIONS ONE BY ONE). You are writing a 3-5 page ESSAY. Use the questions above as a guide, not a prompt.
***Students who submit before September 24, 2022 by 11:59pm will be eligible to resubmit their paper for a higher grade if needed. I will read your papers and offer suggestions on where to improve and receive more points. ***
RUBRIC
This assignment is worth a total of 20 points. You will be graded on the following:
Length: 3-5 pages [2 points]
Three pages means all the way down to the bottom of the third page.
Formatting: Cover page and works cited page (these two pages do not count to your total page count). 1″ margins, 12pt. font, double-spaced. [1 points]
If you need an example or template please see the Class Resources. You can also download a template for this assignment hereActions.
Spelling and Grammar: Paper has been proofread for spelling and grammar. [1 points]
Citations: Use of at least five citations from the assigned reading . [2 points]
You do not need to use outside sources. (Any outside sources will not count to your total citations.)
Citation Use: Proper use of citations to explain the student’s analysis. Correct use of MLA or Chicago Style. [1 points]
Clarity: Paper is presented in a clear and understandable manner. [4 points]
Is your paper structured in a clear manner? Are you answering the questions posted above? Does your paper show that you have an understanding of the reading?
Argument: Paper has a clear understanding of the article’s main argument. [4 points]
Did your paper identify the article’s main points? Do you provide an analysis of those points?
Analysis: Analysis, interpretation, and opinion about the article is presented clearly and backed with citations from the article. [5 points]
While you are briefly summarizing the article, you should focus more on your interpretation and thoughts about the article.
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