Summarize the effect that each of these people and/or events had on the evolution of American education.

Reflect on the experiences of the five teachers you read

about who were nominated for National Teacher of the Year, and write a

first-person narrative of 250-500 words explaining why you want to teach.

Cite three to five teachers from the CCSSO: National Teacher

of the Year in your narrative. Consider the following criteria in your

narrative:

1.    Why do you want to be a teacher?

2.    What/who inspired you to teach?

3.    What grade level do you want to teach? Why?

4.    What characteristics, experiences, or skills do you possess that make you suited for teaching?

GCU style is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are not required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.

EDU210 Foundations of Education

Week 2 Assignment  

Students in the 21st Century

Details:

Conduct an observation of one to two hours in a location where students congregate that is not a school (e.g., mall, movie theatres, church, parks)

Write a 500-750-word reflection describing:

1.    Communication styles (verbal and nonverbal)

2.    Social/interpersonal behaviors

3.    Topics of discussion

4.    Verbiage

5.    Attitudes

6.    Clothing and body art, e.g., tattoos, piercings

Be sure to include any surprises you encountered versus what you expected.

GCU style is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.

Review the “Students in the 21st Century Scoring Guide” prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Refer to the directions in the Student Success Center. Only Word documents can be submitted to Turnitin.

EDU210 Foundations of Education

Week 3 Assignment

Movers and Shakers in Education

Details:

Navigate through the Virtual Timeline media piece to survey the significant people and events that have shaped our educational system in America.

Choose four people and/or events that appear in the timeline to research. Identify the effect that each of these people and/or events had on the evolution of American education.

In 750-1,000-words, summarize the effect that each of these people and/or events had on the evolution of American education.

Utilize your assigned readings and the GCU Library to research and defend your rationale.

Copy and paste images of these events as supplements to the descriptions of the historical events. You may use images from the timeline or other images from the Internet that are “copyright-free.”

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the GCU Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.