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= Learning Topic 2: = = Reflective Practice =

Background/Rationale
Reflective practice is an essential aspect of teaching and learning. Reflection allows for application of lessons learned to shape or improve practice. Reflection also allows for theory development and application to instructional strategies and teaching methodologies. While reflection might be considered an individual activity, shared reflection with peers might provide additional insights to foster our teaching practice. This Learning Topic provides an opportunity for exploration and application of reflective teaching.

Learner Outcomes
By the end of this Learning Topic, you will:
 * 1) Evaluate the application of Technology, Pedagogy and Content Knowledge (TPACK or TPCK) to your teaching practice
 * 2) Reflect on personal and professional experiences that have impacted their teaching practice and shaped their personal theories about technology integration (discussion)

Readings and Research
//**Reflective Teaching: An Introduction**// by Zeichner, K. M., & Liston, D. P. (1996), Chapters 3 and 4

Activity 1: Discussion - Revisiting TPACK – Artifact Selection and Reflection
In the initial course, EDTC 600 Pedagogical Practices in Instructional Technology, for this Instructional Technology master’s program an emerging concept relative to technology integration called TPACK (or TPCK) was explored. TPACK is the work of Mishra & Koehler (2006) and represents the intersection of Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge relative to teachers’ integrate technology into their instructional practices (TPACK explores effective ed-tech integration, eSchool News, August 26, 2009).
 * [[file:eSchool News » TPACK explores effective ed-tech integration » Print.pdf]]

**Marzano and Parmethean Whiteboard Use:**
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**NETS for Teachers Quiz:** [[file:NETSQuiz.flipchart]] or [[file:NETS for Teachers.notebook]]

 * Step 1:** This activity provides you the opportunity for reflective practice specific to TPACK. First review the literature and your notes on TPACK. Then select two artifacts that will be included in your Capstone portfolio.


 * Step 2:** Evaluate and reflect on how these two artifacts evidence application of TPACK. Write a reflective summary paper of how the artifacts illustrate your 1) technological knowledge, 2) pedagogical knowledge, and 3) content knowledge. Also address how these three “knowledges” intersect and the importance of this intersection. When reflecting on the intersection discuss how the "knowledges" working together connects the learner with the content.


 * Step 3:** Share your artifacts with the class. Provide an overview of the aforementioned TPACK reflection.


 * Step 4:** Submit your reflection summary to the Student Submission Page.

The following criteria will be used to assess the TPACK activity:
 * Assessment**
 * Two artifacts were selected for evaluation and reflection (2 pts)
 * Reflection addresses how the artifact illustrates technological knowledge (5 pts)
 * Reflection addresses how the artifact illustrates pedagogical knowledge (5 pts)
 * Reflection addresses how the artifact illustrates content knowledge (5 pts)
 * Reflection addresses the intersection of the 3 knowledges (5 pts)
 * Paper is a minimum of 500 words (3 pts)

Activity 2: Discussion – Readings General Discussion – Learning Topic 2
Discussion of the book //**Reflective Teaching**// will occur during the Topic 4 Class session using a Socratic Seminar format. The purpose of a Socratic Seminar is to achieve a deeper understanding about the ideas and values in a text. In the Seminar, participants systematically question and examine issues and principles related to a particular content, and articulate different points-of-view. The group conversation assists participants in constructing meaning through disciplined analysis, interpretation, listening, and participation.

As you read the book //**Reflective Teaching**// and prepare for a Socratic Seminar, write questions using these sentence frames to stimulate your thinking. Choose from the questions below, write them on a sticky note placed in the book near the topic in question: By the time you have completed the book, you should have approximately 10-15 questions. Review your questions and number the stickies in order of importance to you.
 * What puzzles me is…
 * I’d like to talk with people about…
 * I’m confused about…
 * Don’t you think this is similar to…
 * Do you agree that the big ideas seem to be…
 * I have questions about…
 * Another point of view is…
 * I think it means…
 * Do you think…
 * What does it mean when the author says…
 * Do you agree that…

Learning Topic 3 - Activity 1: Reflect on Educational Philosophy and Revise
In the initial course for your Instructional Technology degree, EDTC 600, you were tasked with writing your educational philosophy. For this activity you will revisit your philosophy paper to update and revise your philosophy based on lessons learned throughout your program of study.

(If you are interested in presenting your educational philosophy in a format other than a written paper, check with the facilitator.)
 * Step 1:** The Educational Philosophy must include professional grammar and mechanics and be a minimum of 500 words. Your philosophy must integrate theory and research and refer to at least three educational theorists and include more than three resources. APA formatting for citations is required. The educational philosophy paper is due during Learning Topic 3.


 * Step 2:** Submit your Educational Philosophy paper to the Student Submission Page by the due date specified.

For more information on how you will be evaluated, refer to the Educational Philosophy Rubric on the Assessments Page.
 * Assessment**

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