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Begin reading and take notes as you read. Final exam will be over the book study. Discussion 3 - Friday, May 13 Key concepts to discuss:
 * Book Study - Part III: Winter Chapters 8-10 **


 * Questions to discuss: **
 * What happened to Kim around the time of her 16th birthday?
 * What do you think she was feeling?
 * What does "sisu" mean in Finnish?
 * Describe the matriculation exams in Finland?
 * Discuss the diversity found in Finland.
 * How can empathy play a part in teaching?
 * How does Finland consider Special Ed students vs US?
 * Describe Heikki Vuorinen and the journey to become a teacher. What mattered most?
 * Who is Andrew Kim? How much did he earn in 2010?
 * Discuss how you obtain his teaching services?
 * What is Megastudy?
 * What does the Korean government do to regulate the Hagwons?
 * Why did Paula Marshall of Bama come to Poland?
 * Describe what did each student do upon returning to the US?
 * Discuss William Taylor, the math teacher in DC.
 * What does "boys without backpacks and girls with F's" mean to you?
 * What is more important, good behavior or learning?
 * Grading for efforts or results? Discuss
 * Discuss BASIS schools
 * After reading the book, how do you feel about education?
 * Describe the perfect environment for learning and results.

Audio book on [|YouTube]

Making a Book Map
Now you have a book map! Share your URL link on the [|Padlet]that is titled The Smartest Kids in the World Book Maps. Include your name in the title on Padlet. Below are a few screenshots of the start of book maps.  
 * 1) Go to mymaps.google.com and give your map a name, such as Susan Stevens Smartest Kids in the World Journey.
 * 2) Select the marker tool and place pins on the locations where the students were from, where they studied, include any other special points of interest that were important in the book.
 * 3) Add the title and author of the book to the heading.
 * 4) Add a photo of the cover of the book, photo of the author, photos of the author, URL links to videos of the students... You can do this by doing a Google image search within the marker menu. If you’d like, find a URL to the book’s Amazon or author page and paste it into the pin’s description. Make your map interesting and engaging for others to view.

Visit Ms. Stevens wiki to complete the Smartest Kids in the World book map.

YR II Interns - Preparing for the Interview
How do you prepare for the interview?

What questions will they ask?

Will you have to do more than answer questions?

What should you take along?

Prepare for the upcoming group interview on May 13. Finish your leave behinds? These will be reviewed and evaluated in the interview discussion on May 13 with Mr. Clarence Simmons. Follow the instructions given in class and on your rubric.

What scenarios and situations should you be prepared for in an interview. Join in the class discussion of what to expect for Friday. We will discuss the following: What to wear
 * What to bring
 * What to say and how to say it
 * What to avoid

Complete the responses to interview questions on the blog that was assigned on Friday. [|Interview Blog Assignment]

Assess your performance by completing the rubric below. It also contains the semester exam which you may begin at any time.



Animoto - (All Interns) - Due Monday May 23

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 * THURSDAY **

__** TEKS for Field Site **__ 10A: The intern will: participate in field based experiences. Apply instructional strategies and concepts within a local educational and training facility.


 * All interns will go to their site schools. [[image:sstevensbctal/school-bus.gif align="right"]]
 * Remember your folder and assignments.
 * Don't forget what the professional dress code looks like! I haven't!
 * Be sure to get your mentor's signature on your attendance log.
 * Arrange for time to teach an activity / lesson with your mentor.
 * Be respectful of each other - get to the bus on time, don't make everyone wait on you!
 * Communicate!

Friday - YR I Interns Part 3 Discussion - May 13
See Monday-Wednesday for Book Map assignment
 * Questions to discuss: **
 * What happened to Kim around the time of her 16th birthday?
 * What do you think she was feeling?
 * What does "sisu" mean in Finnish?
 * Describe the matriculation exams in Finland?
 * Discuss the diversity found in Finland.
 * How can empathy play a part in teaching?
 * How does Finland consider Special Ed students vs US?
 * Describe Heikki Vuorinen and the journey to become a teacher. What mattered most?
 * Who is Andrew Kim? How much did he earn in 2010?
 * Discuss how you obtain his teaching services?
 * What is Megastudy?
 * What does the Korean government do to regulate the Hagwons?
 * Why did Paula Marshall of Bama come to Poland?
 * Describe what did each student do upon returning to the US?
 * Discuss William Taylor, the math teacher in DC.
 * What does "boys without backpacks and girls with F's" mean to you?
 * What is more important, good behavior or learning?
 * Grading for efforts or results? Discuss
 * Discuss BASIS schools
 * After reading the book, how do you feel about education?
 * Describe the perfect environment for learning and results.

Year 1 Final Exam - Over the Book Study - Due by Tuesday - May 24.
Book Trailer Rubric



YR II Interns - A Visit with Mr. Simmons
Report to BCTAL 901 to gather your thoughts and materials before heading to the BCTAL Conference Room. You will meet with Mr. Clarence Simmons, Instructional Officer for Secondary Instruction and Advanced Academics, who will conduct a group interview with you.

Be prepared for the following:
 * To answer questions we reviewed previously in class
 * To come dressed in business professional attire (Yes, you will be graded on this.)
 * To show highlights of your portfolio (Have a list of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd best highlight!)
 * To share your leave-behinds with Mr. Simmons and hear his comments about them

You will complete the rubric portion for today's exercise. See Monday.