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EDU 215 Classroom Observations K-12 Final Assignment (Paper & Poster)

The purpose of the paper/poster assignment is to TEACH the class – through a visual representation, as well as a short, personal essay – something important that you have learned from exploring the complicated world of teaching and learning. You will need to draw specific details and insightful examples from your visits to the four school sites, and you should review the writings on your wikisite, and any other notes or conversations you have about the experiences of other members of the class. You can also refer to Dewey and/or Paley, and you should incorporate at least one reference from education research or policy (more for additional credit).

Your poster (24” x36”) (the EDU department has lots of supplies you can use) needs to be accompanied by a 2-4 page reflective essay about your chosen topic. The poster should be an illustration/explanation of your topic that will be clear to viewers (you will not be presenting or speaking about this poster). The essay should be a written form of what your poster is also trying to convey. Your essay can be a first-person narrative, but neither the poster nor the essay should just recap day-by-day observation experiences! (see evaluation rubric for more on writing style recommendations).

These posters are public documents! Please PROOFREAD CAREFULLY. And, you should be scrupulous about being fair and accurate in your portrayal of what you saw and what you learned. You will see this requirement reflected on the evaluation rubric. Please be sensitive to how you identify students and teachers. Using “Ms. C” or “Billy X” or other pseudonyms for people’s names is most appropriate. In all cases, imagine the subjects of your poster viewing your poster or reading your essay. They may want to disagree with your interpretations but they shouldn’t feel unfairly exposed or held up to harsh judgment. Remember that your time was limited and that you were a guest in the classroom.