EDU 210 All Weeks Discussion and Assignments – Entire Course
EDU 210 All Weeks Discussion and Assignments – Entire Course
EDU 210 All Weeks Discussion and Assignments – Entire Course
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<strong>EDU</strong> <strong>210</strong> Week 2 Topic 2 <strong>Discussion</strong> Question 1<br />
Based on your own experience, relevant websites, <strong>and</strong> the information found in your textbook, describe American<br />
students by answering the questions below. Does this description match your own educational experience? Why or<br />
why not?<br />
1. What do students like about school?<br />
2. What do students dislike about school?<br />
3. What do students do on their free time?<br />
4. What is their general disposition regarding teachers, authority, <strong>and</strong> their future?<br />
<strong>EDU</strong> <strong>210</strong> Week 2 Topic 2 <strong>Discussion</strong> Question 2<br />
Many students feel alienated from the school <strong>and</strong> find little identification <strong>and</strong> meaning in the educational process.<br />
Socrates stated that teachers must reach learners where they are. What will you do to reach these students? Explain.<br />
<strong>EDU</strong> <strong>210</strong> Week 2 Assignment Students in the 21st Century<br />
Details:<br />
Conduct an observation of one to two hours in a location where students congregate that is not a school (e.g., mall,<br />
movie theatres, church, parks)<br />
Write a 500-750-word reflection describing:<br />
1. Communication styles (verbal <strong>and</strong> nonverbal)<br />
2. Social/interpersonal behaviors<br />
3. Topics of discussion<br />
4. Verbiage<br />
5. Attitudes<br />
6. Clothing <strong>and</strong> body art, e.g., tattoos, piercings<br />
Be sure to include any surprises you encountered versus what you expected.<br />
GCU style is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.<br />
Review the “Students in the 21st Century Scoring Guide” prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with<br />
the assignment criteria <strong>and</strong> expectations for successful completion of the assignment.<br />
You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Refer to the directions in the Student Success Center. Only<br />
Word documents can be submitted to Turnitin.<br />
<strong>EDU</strong> <strong>210</strong> Week 2 Assignment Teacher Pulse Inventory<br />
Details:<br />
Take the Teacher Pulse Inventory found in TaskStream. Complete the inventory by the end of Topic 2.<br />
Take a screen shot of the confirmation that appears when you complete the inventory to submit to the instructor by<br />
the end of Topic 2.<br />
<strong>EDU</strong> <strong>210</strong> Week 3 Topic 3 <strong>Discussion</strong> Question 1<br />
What have been the most significant positive <strong>and</strong> negative changes in education during your lifetime? What<br />
changes/reforms do you think need to be made? Explain.<br />
<strong>EDU</strong> <strong>210</strong> Week 3 Topic 3 <strong>Discussion</strong> Question 2<br />
Your textbook states that common schools are publicly supported schools attended in common by all children. Based<br />
on the information also found in the textbook, construct a response to the assertion that the end of the common<br />
school is at h<strong>and</strong>.<br />
<strong>EDU</strong> <strong>210</strong> Week 3 Assignment Movers <strong>and</strong> Shakers in Education<br />
Details: