Talking about Teaching and Learning—2005-2006

Participants
(for some time during the year)

• Christine Canning
• Deborah Deemer
• Erica Duffy
• Katheryn East
• Philip East
• Phil Fass
• Linda Fitzgerald
• Melissa Heston
• Jennifer Johnson
• Catherine Miller
• Donna Schumacher-Douglas
• Doug Shaw
• Bridget Stevens

Activity

• Discussion based on

  LaBoskey, V. K. (2004). The methodology of self-study and its theoretical underpinnings. In J. J. Loughran, M. L. Hamilton, V. K. LaBoskey & T. Russell (Eds.), International Handbook of Self-study of Teaching and Teacher Education Practices (pp. 743-784). Dordrecht: Kluwer.

• Discussion based on

  Heston, M. L., & East, K. (2004). You're wrong and I'm not! Private rules and classroom community in the presence of diversity. In D. Tidwell, L. M. Fitzgerald & M. L. Heston, (Eds), Journeys of hope: Risking self-study in a diverse world. Proceedings of the Fifth International Conference of the Self-Study of Teacher Education Practices Herstmonceux Castle, East Sussex, England (pp. 145-148). Cedar Falls, IA: University of Northern Iowa.

• Discussion based on

  Loughran, J. (2004). Informing practice: Developing knowledge of teaching about teaching. . In D. Tidwell, L. M. Fitzgerald, & M. L. Heston (Eds.), Journeys of hope: Risking self-study in a diverse world. Proceedings of the Fifth International Conference on Self-Study of Teacher Education Practices, Herstmonceux Castle, East Sussex, England (pp. 186-189). Cedar Falls, Iowa, University of Northern Iowa.

• Discussion based on Chapter 1 of

  Bruffee, K. A. (1993). Collaborative learning: Higher education, interdependence, and the authority of knowledge. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press.

• Discussion based on

  Martens, M. L. (1999). Productive questions: Tools for supporting constructivist learning. Science and Children, 36(8), 24-27, 53.

  and a handout from Linda

• Discussion based on Chapter 6 of

  Duckworth, E. )1996). "The having of wonderful ideas" and other essays on teaching and learning (2nd Ed.). New York: Teachers College Press.

• Discussion based on

  Placier, M. (1995). "But I have to have an A": Probing the cultural meanings and ethical dilemmas of grades in teacher education. Teacher Education Quarterly, 22(3), 45-64.

• Discussion and example development based on

  McClymer, J. F., & Knoles, L. Z. (1992). Ersatz learning, inauthentic testing. Journal on Excellence in College Teaching, 3, 33-50.

• Discussion based on

  Wiggins, G. (1989). Teaching to the (authentic) test. Educational Leadership, 46(7), 41-47.

  Wiggins, G. (1989). A true test: Toward more authentic and equitable assessment. Phi Delta Kappan, 70(9), 703-713.

• Discussion based on

  Hassel, H., & Lourey, J. The dea(r)th of student responsibility. College Teaching, 53(1), 2-13.

• Discussion based on the UNI Liberal Arts Core purpose/goals and outcomes

Results/Products

• Participant discussion and reflection enhanced understanding of teaching and learning and individual practice thereof.