Learning+Theory*

__Learning Theory __  __GEDU-637 __   __Mr. Jim Wortman __  __Fall 2011 __
 * The graduate student will complete a personal philosophy of teaching and learning.
 * [[file:Philosophy Paper.docx]]

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 * The graduate student will utilize selected articles, sections of books, journals, periodicals, video presentations, Internet sites, etc. and complete a Review of Literature that will include a summary of the ideas contained in selected learning theory information. The graduate student will include a reflection the strengths and weaknesses of the information and an opinion on the application of the information to the classroom environment.
 * [[file:Review of Literature #1.docx]]
 * [[file:Review of Literature #2.docx]]
 * [[file:Activate Prior Knowledge lesson plan.docx]]
 * [[file:Review of Literature #3.docx]]
 * [[file:Review of Literature #4.docx]]
 * [[file:Storytelling Lesson Plan.docx]]
 * [[file:Review of Literature #5.docx]]


 * The graduate student will complete a synthesis paper focused on the conceptualization and design of a lesson that is based on a progressive learning theory or a combination of learning theories. This synthesis will include a summary of the theory, a personal reflection, a literature review, advantages and disadvantages of the theory in practice, and how research results can be applied to teaching practices. The synthesis will include a one-session lesson that demonstrates application of the learning theory to classroom procedures; and will include the following components: Curriculum Areas to be addressed, PA standards, Overview of the Lesson, Learning Outcomes, Materials, Procedures, and Assessments.
 * [[file:Progressive Learning Theory Modeling.docx]]
 * <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">PowerPoint Presentation on Constructivism
 * <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Note: file is too large, this will be printed for the portfolio presentation
 * <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">[[file:Multiple Intelligence lesson plan.docx]]


 * <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">The graduate student will complete a Self-Assessment Document.
 * <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">[[file:Self-Assessment Document.docx]]