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I'm Elton and I live in Newport News. I have a wife named Nazaria and we have two children. My sons name is Diego and he likes to play Little League baseball. My daughter is 14 and loves music. I also have a Jack Russel that we call Bean.

1. The most uncomfortable question that I may ask .Is something about the ethnic background of my students 2. It is important because you need to know all you can about a topic before you are able to teach it 3. POV is important because topics can be interpeted in different ways depending on how you view them. 4.I do believe that there is a plcae for writing but it should not be the focus 5. Reading is very important and should have a large role in social studies.

1 define nuance ? nuances are the small things that we do to get bigger results 2 what is the cold historian? The objective teacher that use facts but does not influence with opinions 3 What constitutes an acceptable question? Question that encourages learning and is productive in one way or another 4 what are 3 techniques to deal with controversy? avoid controversy if possible,become a cold historian or balance both sides of issues 5 when should value judgements be used in social studies? social studies is not black or white so students should have a chance to express themselves 6 What are elements of an iceburg model? 7 what are the elements of POV? points of views vary from person to person and can be difficult for students 8 what are 6+1 traits? Method to grade your students writing 9 what are the elements of SOCACA?supportable, opinionated , clear , analytical , comprehensive , arguable 10what are the two techniques to use in teaching the essay?

Describe the perfect teacher. Role etc... The perfect teacher to me is the teacher that cares about the student and wants students to do well and will do anything possible to help the student. He must also be able to communicate with student on a personal level. Uses positive actions an unwritten social. Respect material above all else.

Contract 1 command respect 2 respect material/content above all else 3. respect content goals Shame and Blame shame for disrespecting the team and content Method for gaining respect Team concept is the must important Rebel teacher- goes against school culture Know your school culture(push envelope if allowed) Rolling your eyes is acceptable Leading a group of rebels What are students rebelling against Tool box concept Help sub's by giving them videos or materials that are low impact Set Own Rules student based Take authority out of the teacher to better connect with the student Tease then properly positive peer pressure Day one lesson Classroom culture Point to Talker Because I said so Because it's on the test Because you'll need this in life show relevancy(students may be bored) Don't forget you have teacher bias Turn questions around on students Simulate the absences of knowledge Play I'm offended Videoconference Things to avoid lack of listening redundancy embarrasment monitor students do not make commenents on tech. difficulty

Reading Labs Moviemaker Photostory3 Powerpoint SOL study sessions Plagerism

1a In China there is rioting and political unrest 1b China is blocking mobile phones another social networks 1c violence is much the same two opposing factions fighting for equallity 2a economic world crisis 2b Muslims are not voting to have thier voices heard 2c, The youth is not doing much because muslims are losing ground to political right 3.What city was Irianian revolution in 1979 ?

Showcasing (showing products to outside sources) What products are worthy of showcasing ? artwork, posters,painting,interpretative dance, music , videos , radio , tv broadcast , e magazine , newsletter,play,writing filming, rap music, poetry,poetryslam, simulation, waterboarding "activity"candid camera,essays

What does the student get out of it... scholarships task/skills education recognition identification self confidence

1 Teacher knowledge 2.Theme Ideas for the future...state of human rights 3.each his own/clusters 4.articles. comparisons, upheld and violated, questions: how are human rights a shifting baseline 5. Individual project (10 minutes)

video conference lesson plan Objective : To video conference effectively with other students about human rights violation Activity : The students of my class will come up with a list of questions to ask students from other countries where human rights are being violated. They will collectively come up with five question that will provide some insight to the hardships that these violation produce. First hand experiences are more vaulable to me then producing a powerpoint or movie. If a product is required I would assign my students an essay about what they have learned.

Ruth : Jay Leno

Elton Q/A

Essential Questions 6.Being proven wrong 7.Technology lets the student explore vast sources of information to learn and draw conclusions 8. The sources that I believe are rubbish are the sources that have no educational vaule or any benifical qualities to the student 9. A public display can encourage or break confidence of a student depending on if he is ready or not

Questions for perfectionism

1. How would you remove yourself from competition? 2. What types of rules would you set for yourself and your students? 3.How does a reality check help you to become less of a perfectionist?

Watch for perfectionism by observing students behavior

Grades use as a tool to motivate.

Videoconferencing Global Nomads Group [|www.gng.org]