Teacher Resources for Education Excursion

Last update: June 22, 2008
Created by: Kelly Ray, Library Media Specialist and Rebecca Talbott, Teacher

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Grade Level - Content Area - Unit	High School - CTE/Family Studies Teaching as a Profession: Comparative Education
Focus: Enduring Understanding or Essential Question	How do contemporary education issues impact students, teachers, and schools in different countries around the world?
Content Standards (INTASC) AIM (BCPS)	Standard 10: The teacher fosters relationships with school colleagues, parents, and agencies in the larger community to support student's learning and well-being. O-5 Students will identify current, historical, philosophical and social perspectives of American education, including trends and issues. KSI-C Investigate the impact of contemporary education issues on the role of teachers and operation of schools.
Standards for the 21st Century Learner (AASL)	Learners use skills, resources, and tools to: 1. Inquire, think critically, and gain knowledge. Skills 1.1.1 Follow an inquiry-based process in seeking knowledge in curricular subjects, and make the real-world connection for using this process in own life. 2. Draw conclusions, make informed decisions, apply knowledge to new situations, and create new knowledge. Skills 2.1.1 Continue an inquiry-based research process by applying critical thinking skills (analysis, synthesis, evaluation, organization) to information and knowledge in order to construct new understandings, draw conclusions, and create new knowledge. 3. Share knowledge and participate ethically and productively as members of our democratic society. Skills 3.1.1 Conclude an inquiry-based research process by sharing new understandings and reflecting on the learning.
National Educational Technology Standards for Students (ISTE)	3. Research and Information Fluency Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information. Students: a. plan strategies to guide inquiry. b.locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media. c.evaluate and select information sources and digital tools based on the appropriateness to specific tasks. d. process data and report results. 4.Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources. Students: a. identify and define authentic problems and significant questions for investigation. b. plan and manage activities to develop a solution or complete a project. c. collect and analyze data to identify solutions and/or make informed decisions. d. use multiple processes and diverse perspectives to explore alternative solutions. 6.Technology Operations and Concepts Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations. Students: a. understand and use technology systems. b. select and use applications effectively and productively.