Lecture Notes, Outlines and Powerpoints

Introduction to Lectures: Introduction to Course / Philosophy of Wikipedia

Lecture 1: Educational Change Subtopics: Powerpoint: Outline:

Lecture 2: Philosophy Subtopics: Introduction, The importance of having a personal teaching philosophy, Perennialism, Progressivism, Essentialism, Philosophies in practice, From the student's perspective, Changing Philosophies in Multicultural America Powerpoint: Outline: Philosophy Outline

Lecture 3: History Subtopics: The True Value of History, Studying the Future, 17th Century American Education, 18th Century American Education, 19th Century American Education, Pre-WWII American Education, Post-Sputnik American Education, Modern American Education Powerpoint: Outline: History Outline

Lecture 4: Equity as a Barrier Subtopics: Equity of Resources, Equity of Results, Equity in Teacher Assignments, Remediation, Premediation, Rights to a Bad Education, Elements of Equity Powerpoint: Outline: Equity Outline

Lecture 5: Accountability, Subtopics: Lack of Teacher Accountability, Testing and Accountability, Grading and Accountability, Remediation and Accountability, Efficiency and Effectiveness, Student Empowerment, The Story of Kurt Powerpoint: Outline: Accountability Outline

Lecture 6: Mobility and Obsolescence as Barriers, Subtopics: Defining Mobility, A National Curriculum, Hitches to a National Curriculum, The Real Nature of Mobility, National Curriculum Example: History, Intro to Obsolescence, The Half-Life of Knowledge, Brains, New Knowledge, Textbooks and Knowledge, New Systems Powerpoint: Outline: Mobility and Obsolescence Outline

Lecture 7: Brain Research: Knowing What We Know, Knowing What They Know, Subtopics: Rat Brains, Controversy in Brain Research, Non-linear Processing, Parallel Processing, Brain Connectivity, Brain Maturation Rates, Left/Right, Girl/Boy, Thinking/Non-thinking Brains, Threats That Make You Stupid, Icons and Rituals of the Brain, Brain-based Behaviors that teachers Try to Stop, Reinforcing the Brain, Subliminal Learning Powerpoint: Outline:

Lecture 8: Classroom Management I Subtopics: Classroom Management, Privileges, Rewards, Punishment Powerpoint: Outline: Classroom Management I Outline

Lecture 9: Classroom Management II Subtopics: What is Reinforcement, Reinforcement Strategies: Tone, Variety, Predictability and Frequency, Conclusion, Individual Feedback, Modifying Instruction Based on Feedback, Feedback and Retention, Know Your Students, Feedback and Reinforcement Abstract Powerpoint: Outline: Classroom Management II Outline

Lecture 10: The Forgotten Half Subtopics: Poverty, Substance Abuse, Institutionalized Racism and Sexism, Assorted Problems, Conclusion / Appendix Powerpoint: Outline: The Forgotten Half Outline

Lecture 11: SCANS, Tough Choices and Accountability Subtopics: Teachers: A Guide to the World, Studying the Future, SCANS Reports, Applying SCANS Powerpoint: Outline: SCANS Outline

Lecture 12: Multiculturalism I Subtopics: Intro. to Multiculturalism, Multiple Value Systems, Mainstreaming Multiculturalism, Supporting Emerging Lifestyles, Multilingualism and Dialects, Addressing Ignorance, Stereotyping, Abstract on Multiculturalism Powerpoint: Outline: Multiculturalism I Outline

Lecture 13: Multiculturalism II Subtopics: Introduction, Inter-racial / Inter-faith Families, African-American Students, Filipino Americans, Native Americans, Religious Diversity, Gender Stereotyping, Abstract on Gender Issues Powerpoint: Outline: Multiculturalism II Outline

Lecture 14: Staffing Practices Subtopics: Misuse of Teachers' Time, Picking Teachers, Increased Standardization, Cutting Edge, Teachers vs. Administrators, Out-of-Pocket Expenses, Beginning Teachers Get Hardest Assignments, Teaching as a Full-Time Profession Powerpoint: Outline: Staffing Practices Outline

Lecture 15: Differentiated Staffing Subtopics: Differentiated Staffing, Professional Hierarchy, Horizontal Differentiation Skills, Evaluation Skills and Grading Systems, Professional Relationships, Implementing Systems for Staff Differentiation Powerpoint: Outline: Differentiated Staffing Outline

Lecture 16: Administering the Schools Subtopics: Support From Principals, Reward Systems, Advantages of Hallmarks, School Boards, Departments of Education, Federal Government, Support Administrators, Responsibility of Teachers, Responsibility of Communities Powerpoint: Outline: Administering the Schools Outline

Lecture 17: Technology in the Classroom Subtopics: Technology in the Classroom, The Average School, Staffing Questions and Costs Powerpoint: Outline:

Lecture 18: Curriculum Development Subtopics: Changing the Curriculum, Standards, Textbooks, National Curriculum, Changing Social Conditions, The Big Five, Having Standards Powerpoint: Outcome: Curriculum Development Outline

Lecture 19: Experimental Schools Subtopics: Creating Experimental Schools, Experimental Districts, Development of Experimental Districts, Staffing and Development, Organization, Scheduling and Instructional Patterns, Technology, Finances and Guidelines, Challenges Facing Experimental Schools Powerpoint: Outline:

Lecture 20: Other Allen/Cosby Proposed Reforms Powerpoint: Outline: