Class 1

• Date: 8/29/2023
• Location: N701A
• Topic: Introduction

Class 2

• Date: 9/5/2023
• Location: N701A
• Topic: What is Peer Led Team Learning?
• Readings to be done before class:
  • https://serc.carleton.edu/sp/pkal/pltl/index.html

Class 3

• Date: 9/12/2023
• Location: N701A
• Topic: George Polya’s Model for Mathematical Problem Solving and Group Problem Solving
• Readings to be done before class:
  • https://math.berkeley.edu/~gmelvin/polya.pdf
  • https://www.skillsyouneed.com/ips/question-types.html

Class 4

• Date: 9/19/2023
• Location: N701A
• Topic: Active Listening
• Readings to be done before class:
  • https://www.ted.com/talks/julian_treasure_5_ways_to_listen_better?referrer=playlist-listen_up
  • https://www.edutopia.org/article/value-active-listening
  • Characteristics of effective listening

Class 5

• Date: 9/26/2023
• Location: N701A
• Topic: Participation
• Readings to be done before class:
  • https://www.thereligionteacher.com/how-to-get-students-to-participate-in-class-discussions/
  • https://www.edutopia.org/article/9-strategies-getting-more-students-talk

Class 6

• Date: 10/3/2023
• Location: N701A
• Topic: Group Facilitation
• Readings to be done before class:
  • https://www.projectsmart.co.uk/the-five-stages-of-team-development-a-case-study.php
  • https://ctb.ku.edu/en/table-of-contents/leadership/group-facilitation/facilitation-skills/main

Class 7

• Date: 10/17/2023
• Location: N701A
• Topic: Scaffolding
• Readings to be done before class:
  • https://www.simplypsychology.org/Zone-of-Proximal-Development.html
  • https://www.teachstarter.com/us/blog/scaffolding-teaching-strategies-learning-classroom/
  • https://www.edutopia.org/blog/scaffolding-lessons-six-strategies-rebecca-alber

Class 8

• Date: 10/24/2023
• Location: N701A
• Topic: Motivation & the Growth Mindset
• Readings to be done before class:
  • https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-self-determination-theory-2795387
  • https://www.verywellmind.com/differences-between-extrinsic-and-intrinsic-motivation-2795384
  • https://www.edutopia.org/blog/9-strategies-motivating-students-mathematics-alfred-posamentier
  • https://www.brainpickings.org/2014/01/29/carol-dweck-mindset/

Class 9

• Date: 10/31/2023
• Location: N701A
• Topic: Multiple Intelligences
• Readings to be done before class:
  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUOxUeCdVV8
  • https://www.edutopia.org/article/multiple-intelligences-theory-widely-used-yet-misunderstood

Class 10

• Date: 11/7/2023
• Location: N701A
• Topic: Diversity & Inclusion
• Activities & Due Dates:
  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TgG6aeLSdCs
  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDLtVoXNqK8
  • https://www.edutopia.org/blog/equity-vs-equality-shane-safir

Class 11

• Date: 11/14/2023
• Location: N701A
• Topic: Plato’s Allegory of the Cave
• Activities & Due Dates:
  • https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/bv33nh4c879iv7bj56nru/Plato-Allegory-of-the-Cave.pdf?rlkey=uhvlxp9thvqztyht4qzovhq87&dl=0

Class 12

• Date: 11/21/2023
• Location: N1018
• Topic: Classroom Talk
• Activities & Due Dates:
  • http://coachingconnection.weebly.com/uploads/2/6/0/5/26050182/5_talk_move

Class 13

• Date: 11/28/2023
• Location: N701A
• Topic: The Pareto Principle: 80/20 Rule
• Activities & Due Dates:
  • https://youtu.be/EAynHZE-lK4?si=MBTJYNUMM-XN-JGl
  • https://www.teachingchannel.com/k12-hub/blog/80-20-rule/
  • https://www.educationworld.com/blog/applying-8020-rule-teaching
  • https://studyskills.com/educators/8020-in-the-classroom-how-to-change-the-way-you-work/

Class 14

• Date: 12/4/2023
• Location: N701A
• Topic: Study Skills
• Activities & Due Dates:
  • https://www.edutopia.org/article/teaching-students-use-evidence-based-studying-strategies/
  • https://www.globalcognition.org/teaching-study-skills/

Class 15

• Date: 12/11/2023
• Location: N701A
• Topic: Add topic here
• Activities & Due Dates: Add assignments, activities and due dates, as relevant

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