Curriculum Guide for the Teacher Cadet Course: Experiencing Education, Eleventh Edition
Chapter 1: Through the Eyes of a Friend
Standard: I. 1.3: Students will determine how diversity enhances the classroom and the community.
Objective: Students will be able to introduce themselves and each other.
Essential Question: Who are we as a classroom community, as individuals, and group members?
Time: 45 minutes(~ three minutes per student)
Activities:
1. As a homework assignment, each Cadet will write a one-to-two-page reflection in which he or she will address this question:“ How would my best friend describe me?” Students may want to select a friend to interview before writing the paper. Explain that these papers will be shared in class the next day. Students may be given the option of having a friend or family member write the paper to be presented.
2. Each student will read his or her paper to the class. The teacher may choose to give constructive feedback either verbally or written at the conclusion of each presentation.
3. At the end of the lesson, have Cadets summarize what they learned about themselves and others as a result of this activity.
Possible discussion questions may include the following: A. What are some of things you learned about yourself through this activity? B. What are some things you learned about others? C. How might this knowledge affect your work as an individual, small group member, or classroom community?
Assessment: The reflective paper may be evaluated as a minor writing assignment or portfolio entry.
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