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PLEASE NOTE:     The instructor reserves the freedom to add a topic to a week's discussions based on the dynamic of the group.  Please refer to this page frequently to stay updated.

DISCUSSION TOPICS:

Week One (Unit 1): Introduction

Discussion Question 1.1:   Reflect on your experience in the Arts Infused Teaching and Learning Workshop held August 27-28, 2003.  Please provide feedback and share with your classmates.

Week Two (Unit 2):    Goals.

Discussion Question 2.1:    Post your Action Plan Goal Statement.

Week 3 (Unit 3):   Collaboration.

Discussion Question 3.1:    How familiar are you with Multiple Intelligences?  What is your professional opinion concerning the validity and effectiveness of Howard Gardner's theory of Multiple Intelligences and the concept of the seven entry points?  Please refer to Module 3 under the Content page.  Please use examples to illustrate your position.  Post your answer and respond to your classmates.

Week 4 (Unit 4):    Research.

Discussion Question 4.1:    Provide an overview of the meeting with your target administrator.  What did you learn?  What problems do you foresee?  Are there issues you had not considered and how do you plan to address them?  Provide feedback and responses to your classmates' postings.

Week 5 (Unit 5):    Writing.

Discussion Question 5.1:    What other programs are Arts Infused?  What did you find through your Internet search?  Do you think that the Arts Infused label is an appropriate label with which to be identified?  Share your findings and thoughts with the group.

Week 6 (Unit 6):   Drafts.   

Discussion Question 6.1:    What are the five most important resources you are using to develop your Action Plan and why have you chosen them?

Week 7 (Unit 7):     Effective Planning.

Discussion Question 7.1:    Reflect on your goals set forth during Week 2.  Did you achieve your goals?  Were other goals achieved?  Revise and post for your classmates.

Week 8 (Unit 8):    Action Plan Due.

Week 9 (Unit 9):     Closing.