EDUC 5313

 Introduction There are many ways that students can learn in the classroom. However, some strategies are more effective than others in helping students to take ownership of their own learning. Guru illustrates ways curriculums can be improved to help students take on a more active role in the classroom through active learning. Digital tools can further enhance student learning through active engagement and social construction of knowledge. 

  Part 1: Authentic Intellectual Work/ Authentic Instruction and Assessment Authentic Intellectual Work is teaching students knowledge that applies to the real world, beyond meeting student assessment preparation. It differs from traditional approaches to instruction and  assessment in that in the traditional classroom, teachers normally focus on teaching content to help students pass the course assessment, e.g., a final exam. In other words, traditional classroom prioritizes preparing students for a test whereas authentic intellectual work prioritizes preparing students for the real world.  The components of Authentic Intellectual Work are construction of knowledge, disciplined inquiry and value beyond school. Construction of knowledge is where the student use prior knowledge to construct information, whether that be synthesizing, analyzing and organizing prior knowledge in order to reach a conclusion. It is this type of thinking that allows for effective problem solving...

Part 1: Self Introduction Hello everyone! My name is Carolyn Harris. I am from Grenada, which is a country in the Caribbean, also known as the 'Isle of Spice'. I have an educational background that centers around the English Language. I obtained a bachelors degree in English Literature, a TESOL certificate and currently pursuing a Masters Degree in English Education: Curriculum and Instruction. I am teaching at a medical university which I've been at for 3 years where I teach Academic English Writing to premed students. I also edit and provide feedback on student CVs and personal statements. As a future goal, I am interested in exploring different career paths apart from education, specifically in technical writing and developmental editing. I recently began a 6 course Technical Writing certificate in order to develop foundational skills in this field.  Part 2: ISTE Standards The ISTE Standards that closely align with the educational level and content that I teach is 1.3: K...