<p align=center><font size=5>Maria Cisneros<br>Teacher Education Portfolio</font></

  1. Home
  2. Professional Information
  3. Course Work
  4. Field Experience
  1. Introduction to Education
    1. Philosophy
    2. Research
      1. PowerPoint
      2. References
    3. Critical Analysis
    4. Pro/Con Issue
    5. Final Reflection
  2. Cultural Diversity in Education
    1. Philosophy
    2. Research
      1. Research Paper
      2. References
      3. Handout
      4. "Model Minority" PowerPoint
    3. Critical Analysis
    4. Teaching Strategy
    5. Calendar
    6. Final Reflection
  3. Technology
    1. Philosophy of Technology
    2. PowerPoint
    3. Computer Science
    4. Internet Web
    5. Windows XP
      1. Resource Manual
    6. Great Education Links
    7. WebQuests
      1. Shark WebQuest
    8. Publisher
      1. Class Calendar
      2. Special Interest Group Flyer
      3. Classroom Newsletter
      4. Class Website
      5. Read-Aloud Brochure
      6. Publisher E-mail
  4. History
    1. Educational Plan
    2. Ranching Frontier PowerPoint
    3. Worksheets and Activities
    4. Materials Used
    5. Curriculum
  5. Theory of Elementary Math I & II
    1. Philosophy of Elementary Mathematics
    2. Service Learning Reflection (St. Anne Little Flower)
    3. Math Literature Lesson - Fractions
    4. Math Literature Lesson - How Much is a Million
    5. Temperature Conversion Team Lesson
    6. Placing the Value on Digits: An Internet Lesson
    7. Great Math Links
    8. Calculators
  6. Relationships in a Classroom Setting
    1. Philosophy
    2. Research
    3. Classroom Rules
    4. Within a Mile of Home: A Final Reflection
    5. Classroom Layout
    6. Classroom Newsletter and Chill Out Form
  7. Child Development
    1. Philosophy of Child Development
    2. History of Child Development
    3. Evaluation of a Toy
    4. Effects of Premature Birth
    5. Focusing on Cognitive Development
    6. Special Interest Group Proposal
    7. Concept of Whole Child
    8. Final Reflection
  8. Children's Literature
    1. Sparking a Love for Literature: A Children's Literature Philosophy
    2. Dear Meatball: A Service Learning Tale
    3. Literature Rich Classroom Layout
    4. Reading Aloud to Children
    5. Motivating Teachers to Motivate Students
    6. Literature Lessons
      1. From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler
      2. Yakov and the Seven Thieves
    7. Letter to Parents
  9. Introduction to Exceptional Learner
    1. Philosophy of Exceptional Learner
    2. Service Learning Reflection
    3. Computer Resource Manual

Research

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One interesting assignment that I had the opportunity to complete during this course was a presentation on Rudolph Dreikurs. Along with a group of classmates, I created a PowerPoint on his Theory of Democratic Teaching. After presenting our PowerPoint, we passed out a handout that we created to summarize our presentation and then did an activity with the class to check for understanding. 

*Note: Graphic found at http://www.adler.bc.ca/history.htm

Dreikurs PowerPoint

The following link will take you to my group's PowerPoint on Rudolph Dreikurs' Theory of Democratic Teaching.
File Attachments:
  1. Dreikurs PowerPoint Dreikurs PowerPoint

Handout

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Bibliography

  • Bellanca, J., & Fogarty, R. (1991). Blueprints for thinking in the cooperative classroom. Palatine, <st1:State w:st="on">Illinois</st1:State>: IRI/Skylight Publishing.
    • A segment of this book gives helpful strategies for resistant misbehaviors. It gives examples and methods for dealing with the four mistaken goals for misbehavior: attention, power, revenge, and inadequacy.
    • We will use this information in our PowerPoint because Dreikurs put a lot of emphasis on these four mistaken goals of misbehavior. We will also follow these examples to complete our activity.
  • Bucher, K. T., & Manning, M. L. (2003). Classroom management: Models, application and cases. Upper Saddle River, <st1:State w:st="on">New Jersey</st1:State>: Pearson Education, Inc. 
    • This chapter discussed Rudolf Dreikurs and his theory on democratic teaching and management in the classroom. It discussed different situations that might arise in the classroom and how the teacher should approach them. It also discusses the advantages and disadvantages for Dreikurs’ theory. 
    • Our group will use this information to discuss Dreikurs’ theory on democratic teaching in detail, demonstrating situations that occur in the classroom and provide various ways that teachers can handle each situation.
  • Dreikurs, R., Grunwald, B. B., & Pepper, F. G. (1998). Maintaining sanity in the classroom. (2nd ed.). <st1:State w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">New York</st1:place></st1:State>: Harper & Row.         
    • This book by Dreikurs, Grunwald, and Pepper tells about their theories and methods for helping children learn, enjoy school, and become good citizens. It has many parts dedicated to classroom management.
    • This book will be useful to us because it has a great deal of detail about Dreikurs and his theories.
  • Kohn, A. (1998). What to look for in a classroom. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, Inc.
    • A section of this book focuses on Rudolf Dreikurs. Punishments should be logical consequences. The student still has to do something undesirable, but the interaction is supposed to be more reasonable and friendly, and the consequence itself must have some conceptual connection to the child’s act.
    • Our group will use this in discussing topics of consequences for Dreikurs’ theory. We will also use it in discussing some of the limitations.
  • Understanding the roles and directing the characters . . . Goals of misbehavior and how to respond. (1996, July 25). Responding to Misbehavior. The NSW Department of Education. Retrieved October 7, 2004, from http://alex.edfac.usyd.edu.au/ LocalResource/Schooldocs/respond.html  
    • This article discusses the mistaken goals of misbehavior, how to recognize these goals, and how to respond. It gives examples and scenarios to demonstrate how it would be used in a classroom setting.
    • We will use it in discussing about how teachers recognize the mistaken goals and how they can apply them in their classroom. 
  • Wichmann, F. (n. d.).  In search of Dr. Rudolph Dreikurs. Retrieved October 10, 2004, from http://web.csuchico.edu/~ah24/dreikurs.htm     
    • A parts of this article summarizes Dreikurs’ background. Dreikurs was a student and colleague of Alfred Adler. He simplified many of Alder’s ideas for the use of parents and teachers.
    • Our group will use this information in discussing Dreikurs’ background.
  • Zabel, M. K., & Zabel, R. H. (1996). Classroom management in context: Orchestrating positive learning environment. Boston, <st1:State w:st="on">MA</st1:State>: Houghton Mifflin Company.
    • This portion of the book explains that democratic teachers believe that students can develop responsibility and self-control and that their role is to teach students these attitudes and skills.
    • By understanding democratic teaching, we will be able to better comprehend Dreikurs’ theories and methods.      
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Author: Maria Cisneros
Last modified: 9/13/2005 1:35 PM (EST)