CURRICULUM GUIDE FOR S.C. TEACHER CADET COURSE | EXPERIENCING EDUCATION, TENTH EDITION
Through the Eyes of a Friend
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?
Activities:
1. As a homework assignment, each Cadet will write a one-to-two-page reflection
in which he/she will address this question: “How would my best friend describe
me?” Students she might even want to select a friend to interview before writing
the paper. Explain that these papers will be shared in class the next day.
2. To share in class, form small groups and give the following instructions: Each
of you will read your paper to the members of your group. Then each group
member will introduce the person on his or her left to the entire class, relating
three to five important facts about him/her.
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.
Time:
45 minutes
Standard:
I.1.3: Students will examine and appreciate others’ diversity.
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Theme I: Experiencing Learning
Unit 1: Awareness and Reflection
*Optional lesson