Assignment task:
Create a PowerPoint presentation one of the topics below. My content area is English. Also create a script for me to read in the video.
Questions you may explore in this research assignment are listed below. These are suggestions. I will work with you to help you determine your topic.
1. What is academic literacy in my particular content area/what practices are proving successful in this area?
2. How do literacy skills support the needs of diverse learners in the classroom?
3. What research has been conducted in relation to developing literacy to promote content knowledge in my field?
4. What has research suggested as "best practices" in my content area? What has been recognized as the limitations of such practices?
5. How do teacher/student attitudes, interests, etc. impede or contribute to understanding in my content area?
6. What technologies support academic performance in my content area?
7. What voices have been silenced in the discourse of my content area?
8. How do the national and state standards address literacy in my field? What research frames those standards?
9. What are the best practices for addressing dyslexia and other learning disabilities in my content area? Need Online Tutoring?
Research Presentation:
Objectives: Ability to describe and integrate current theory, research, and practice, including print and online resources for content area Literacies appropriate to adolescents; Ability to synthesize academic research and professionally present to peers/colleagues.
InternKeys Connections: Performance Standard 1: Professional Knowledge 1.4 Demonstrates accurate, deep, and current knowledge of subject matter; 1.5 Exhibits pedagogical skills relevant to the subject area(s) taught and best practice based on current research. - Performance Standard 9: Professionalism 9.7 Engages in activities outside the classroom intended for school and student enhancement
Research Presentation:
Based on your findings from your annotated bibliography, you should complete a 4-6 minute presentation summarizing your findings and answering the research question. You will provide strategies and information to peers as you would in a scholarly setting or PLC.
Your presentation should be professional and accurately communicate your knowledge of developmentally appropriate strategies for teaching and learning.
Your presentation should include details about the following:
- Clear communication of your research question and thesis
- Inclusion of details from your five empirical articles used to answer your research question
- A conclusion emphasizing the importance of the thesis in reference to today's classroom practice, including how this can impact your teaching and practice for your teaching career.
- Written and visual components of presentation are organized and assist in communicating key points to the viewing audience.
- APA citation for all paraphrased or quoted material and references.
Your presentation will not be accepted and graded if these requirements are not followed.
Your presentation should be clearly organized with some type of media to structure and share the resources (PowerPoint, Prezi, etc). Do not show your paper on the screen and read from it.
On your recording, we should be able to hear you in a screencast. You should speak clearly and demonstrate pedagogical content knowledge in order for your peers to hear you. Avoid slang terms and focus on the formal educational language.