Berea College
EDS 200 Thinking about Education
(Dr. Winston T. Gittens)
February 2, 2006
~ FIRST DAY AGENDA PART II ~
ORAL Introductions
Teacher and students introduce themselves
Written Information from Students
Name
Major (indicate intended education
concentration)
Year in College/Rank
Things you Like
Hobbies
Things you Dislike
Contact Numbers
Contact E-mail Addresses
Home Address
Overview of EDS 200 Thinking about Education
See File: First Day Agenda Part I
IN GROUPS OF 3’s DO THE FOLLOWING:
What would you like addressed in the course?
What important things would you like on the syllabus?
How would you like to be assessed in the course?
How would you like the class taught?
(PS: Submit to me one sheet of paper per group)
HOMEWORK FOR TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2006
Read for Tuesday, Fe. 7, 2006 (Online or hardcopy) We will begin to discuss these
reading with syllabus.
Teacher Education Handbook Pages 1 to 9
THE JOSSEY-BASS READER ON TEACHING 2003
Theme: The Meaning of Teaching Part One
Chapter 1: The Heart of a Teacher: Identity & Integrity
Begin to read these 2 chapters
in Teaching? (Parker J. Palmer)
from the Jossey Bass Reader.
Chapter 2: The Mystery of Teaching (William Ayers)