Required Readings:
Cushman et al. (2003). Fires in the bathroom: Advice for teachers from high school students. New York: The New Press. Available at University Book Store.
The reading packet will be available by the second week of class. You can obtain the packet 2 ways: individual download via ereserves OR as a packet in the Dean’s Office (Miller 122). This will be discussed further in class |
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Readings (due in class on date specified) |
Due |
| Jan 4 |
Intro |
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| Jan 9 |
What is the role of caring in the education of adolescents? G. Gay (2000) The power of caring; S. Freedman (1991) Method teaching; Johnson, et al (1994) Base groups. |
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| Jan 11 |
Adolescent Development in the School Context. Eccles, et al (1990) The impact of stage-environment fit on young adolescents’ experience in schools and in families; Cushman, et al (2003) Fires in the bathroom, Intro plus Ch 1 - 3, afterword. |
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| Jan 16 |
Motivation. LaGuardia & Ryan, (2002) What adolescents need; Stefanou, et al (2004) Supporting autonomy in the classroom; Cushman, et al, Ch 4 & 6. |
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| Jan 18 |
Identity development I. Wigfield & Wagner (2005) Competence, motivation, and identity development during adolescence. (Read pp 228-236)
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Academic identity. Cain & Hilty (1993) Matika: I see myself as this woman; Calahan (1997) Advice about being an LD student.
Gender identity. Eder, et al (1995), School talk, Chs 3, 5 & 7. |
Relational Pedagogy Project Part 1: Getting to Know Your Students: The Plan |
| Jan 23 |
Identity development II.
Ethnic & racial identity. Tatum (1997) Identity development in adolescence; Olsen (1997) At the crossroads (pp. 29-57); Huang (1993) From Vietnam to America.
Sexual orientation identity. Lasser & Tharinger (2003) Visibility management in school and beyond: A qualitative study of gay, lesbian, bisexual youth. | |
| Jan 25 |
Peers as a developmental context I.
Steinberg (2005) Peer groups; Eder, et al (1995) School talk Ch 4.
Review two short pieces on bullying: Espelage (2004) An ecological perspective to school-based bullying prevention; Harris (2004) Bullying at school among older adolescents. |
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January 29 - February 16:
In the field, Relational Pedagogy Project |
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| Feb 20 |
Welcome back! Debrief field experience, workshop on Relational Pedagogy Project. |
Bring data, notes, outlines, etc. |
| Feb 22 |
Leaving no adolescent behind.
Cushman, et al., Ch 9; Csikszentmihalyi, et al (1993) Talented teens; Farrell, et al., (1988) Giving voice to high school students. |
Relational Pedagogy Part 2: Getting to Know Your Students: How Well Did It Work? |
| Feb 27 |
Peers II:
Bullying & harrassment in adolescence. Garbarino, et al., Taking on the myths of adolescents at school and Principals and teachers stepping up to the plate; Strom & Strom (2005) Cyberbullying by adolescents
Status differences in small group work. Cohen, E. (1997) Designing groupwork Ch 8; Cushman, et al., Ch. 5.
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| Mar 1 |
Current perspectives on suicide & depression. Koplewicz (2002) More than moody; Shaffer & Gould (2000). Suicide prevention in schools. Guest speaker: Dr. Jim Mazza |
Relational Pedagogy Project Part 3: Working More Effectively with Students |
| Mar 6 |
Parents, guardians, & families. Lawrence-Lightfoot (2003) Ghosts in the classroom; Taylor & Nolen 2005, Ch. 11 (your assessment textbook) Communicating with others about student learning.
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| Mar 8 |
Caring teachers in caring schools: Final thoughts. Cushman, et al, Ch 10. |
Your Future Classroom |
| Mar 9 |
Last day to hand in written work. |
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