Course+Requirements


 * // Blogs / Responses // (90) For the first **ten** weeks, you are required to post to a personal blog, which can be located on the class wiki or linked to a blog you previously created. Locate or link to: http://morphologopedia.wikispaces.com/Personal+Blogs, so others may read and respond. You may write on any of the following: response to readings for the coming week, assigned writing-in-progress, or reflections on field observations (using pseudonyms). For **eight** of those weeks, you should also respond to a colleague’s most recent posts. It is important to post on time, so we can extend the discussion to class time, when the occasion arises. You must also keep a log of posters to your blog to submit at the end of the “blogging season.” Posts could vary from 250 to 500 words, responses from 150 words and up.
 * ** Group Annotated Bibliography ** During the first six weeks, demonstrate information literacy by weekly identifying a professional article on the assigned topic, reading it, and posting an annotated bibliographic entry to the class wiki [10] http://morphologopedia.wikispaces.com/Group+Annotated+Bibliography

1) a //critical annotated bibliography// of sources: the annotations reflect overlapping and conflicting points of view on this topic (10+ sources) [20] 2) an //exploratory essay// in which you identify the conflicts within the field about your topic and reflect on your position(10-12 pages) [20/40] 3) a seminar paper: an oral presentation which includes critical annotated bibliography, identifying key conflicts, and suggesting implications for research and advocacy. [20]
 * ** Research Project ** : Select and inquire into a recognized topic of English studies/education that interests you and develop :
 * ** Conference Reflection: ** Attend a professional event and observe it from the perspective of a leader, or one who will coordinate a similar event. (short paper on a professional event) [20 pts]
 * ** Literacy Site Observation/ Reflection: ** Either in real or virtual time observe a site where literacy is practiced and/ or discussed. Log your observations for four visits and add a reflection on how the assumptions, beliefs, theories about literacy and/ or pedagogy are implied by the discourse of the site. [30 pts]