This is the first observation paper to write for the class. This is a course requirement and hence needs to be completed for course credit. You will do TWO things for this paper
1. First, you will watch the videos listed below
Howard Gardner: Five Minds for the Future / Ross Institute Summer Academy 2007
5 Principles of highly effective teachers: Pierre Pirad
Classroom Management
The power of student-driven learning: Shelley Wright at TEDxWestVancouverED
2. Using the instructions and rubric given below, write a detailed paper about the videos you have watched.
Instructions for writing your paper
For each of the videos, do the following
A. What did you anticipate learning from this video? Did the video match your expectation?
B. Summarize topic/topics addressed in the video. Cite specific examples from the video that demonstrate/connect to the key ideas
C. What learning from this video can assist you in your field? Relate the video to your career and/or life.
Other instructions
1. Write about each video SEPARATELY in about 300-400 words for each one. Minimum of 1200 words but should not exceed 1800 words.
2. Make sure your report is a high quality product
3. Use correct spelling, complete sentences, good paragraphing, etc.
4. Use the bold headings above to clearly identify the main parts of your report and have a cover letter (pic/quote with heading, your name, course number.. etc..)
5. Make your report extensive enough
6. Holistic impression: is the overall report clean and easy to read?
7. Notice that this report does not require parenthetical citations or a bibliography.
8. Use 12 pt. Ariel/New Time Roman font, 1-inch margins.
Rubric for scoring
• Each of the video will be 20 points each for a total of 80 points
• 20 points for grammar, spellings, complete sentences, headings, cover letter, good paraphrasing, and high quality paper!
For details see below!
Video #1 Video #2 Video #3 Video #4
What did you anticipate learning from this video? Did the video match your anticipation?
(5 points)
Summarize topic/topics addressed in the video. Cite specific examples from the video that demonstrate/connect to the key ideas
(8 points)
What learning from this video can assist you in your field? Relate the video to your career and/or life.
(7 points)
Use correct spelling, complete sentences, headings, cover letter, good paragraphing and high quality
(20 points)
