Module 2 Assignments
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Module 2 Assignments
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Below is a list of this module's assignments:
This centre will provide you with an opportunity to respond to an issue or problem and then to interact with the other students by responding to their entries. Each item will be identified as Module 2.
Assignment #2 - Double Entry Journal 05%
Reflection is a naturally occurring process through which individuals make sense of personal and professional activities.. Choose an article from Section 1 of the Readings. Click on Module 1 Assignment Page Double Entry Journal to see the framework for this assignment. This journal should be 1-2 pages in length and is due by Feb. 15, 2000.
E-mail me Assignment #3 - Understanding Leadership In Special Education -20%
Choose one of the two options:
Option 1 - Reflection, Synthesis and Integration
Perhaps the most important things we can give
children are roots and wings. As you enhance you work within special education, what will
you give to children, now that you have gained the insights from this course through
readings, exercises and interaction with your peers?
List and explain what you will change, how you will continue to increase your
understanding of learning differences and how you will support and advocate for students.
What practices will you encourage and promote and which will you discourage?
Option 2 - Reflection, Synthesis, and Integration
This final assignment is a Synthesis paper. After completing all course requirements take time to review your journals, notes and research and your final products. Then synthesize your understanding in a final reflective and integration paper. Consider these questions as you write your paper.
What have I learned about inclusion?
What have I learned about using the Internet?
How have I enhance my teaching with new strategies and ideas?
What did I share with others? In this class (caucus) , in my classroom (school), in my
community?
Did I discover anything that surprised me?
As a leader in special education, what is the first thing you plan to do to make a
difference for student learners?
How do you plan to continue to learn?
Assignment #4 - Ongoing Contributions to Lessons - 15%
This includes the 11 exercises contained within this module. All assignments for this Module are to be completed and sent by March 05, 2000. To ensure that you have not forgotten any of them they are listed below.
Exercise #1 - Reflection - value of an Inclusive School
Exercise #2 - Web Search - Inclusion
Exercise #3 - Caucus Centre
Exercise #4 - Board Search - Defining Inclusion
Exercise #5 - Reflection - Leaders' Actions
Exercise #6 - Reflection - Responding to Resistance
Exercise #7 - Leading and Managing Change
Exercise #8 - It's Up To Our Imagination - School culture
Exercise #9a - 'Bird's Eye View'
Exercise #9b - 'Bird's Eye View'
Exercise #10 Resources for Physical Changes
Exercise #11 - Time to Vision An Inclusionary School
