Wednesday, May 21, 2008

Objectives:
After this class, students will be able to:
a. define and identify a highly qualified teacher.
b. analyze educational statistics.
c. read and understand non-fiction.

Agenda:
1. Warm-up: Students should answer the following questions in their notebooks: Do you feel as though your teachers are knowledge able in the subjects that they teach? Describe one who is and one who is not. Students will share their answers for EC.

2. Today’s Vocabulary:
a. Highly Qualified Teachers: According to No Child Left Behind, every teacher must have:
a. college degree in the subject that they teach
b. passed certification exams
c. have a state issued teaching license

3. Reading activity: Lawsuit - State failing to educate... (40 points)
Write your answers on the article:
a. As you read, circle 5 words that you don’t know.
b. Underline 4 important points.
c. What is the main change that parents are suing for?
d. Should students all learn the same things? Why or why?
e. What does the article say about teaching credentials?
f. What is the difference between the Iowa lawsuit and other states’ lawsuits?
g. What do you think is the meaning of the term “adequate resources”?

Homework: There is no homework assigned for this class.