Ch.2+notes


 * __Activity 1:__

Post one reflection from chapter 2 under discussion during the week. Post a second in response to a classmates reflection.

__Activity 2: In class partner activity__

Read story on p.30 of the text. Why do you think Ester continues to teach? Can you identify with her experiences? In what way? Which of Ester's cultural values do you agree with? Which ones do you disagree with? Why? Name your document Activity 2 and insert last name of partners.**
 * Share their comments under "file".
 * Directions for uploading your document: go to manage wiki, click it. You will see many icons. Double click "file". There you will see "upload button". Click, then click browse and find you file. Then hit upload and you'll see it posted.

__**Activity 3: Complete with Partner during class and share under "file"**__

It is expected that only one in twenty teachers in the US will be a member of a minority group. That means the average student will have only 2 minortiy teachers during their school experience. Discuss the implications with you partner and share your thoughts about the impact this may have on students.

__**Activity 4: Complete with Partner during class and share under "file"**__

What are the courses you are expected to take to be certified in you teacher education program? As a preservice teacher, o you think it should be the role of your state dept. of education to certify you? Support your answers.

How do you think teachers hould be paid? Some peopel believe teachers should be paid according to how well their students score on national and state exams. If you knew your instructor's merit pay increase was based on you final exam grade, how would that influence what you were expected to learn?
 * __Activity 5: DURING THE WEEK. COMPLETE AND SHARE UNDER "FILE"__**

__**Activity 6: during the week**__ READ CHAPTER 3 AND DON'T FORGET DISCUSSION POSTS