This document outlines the agenda and logistics for a class on comparative issues in education taught by Mr. Gleck Williams. The class will include introductions from students, a discussion on expectations for the course, an overview of the syllabus which covers clinical hours, clearances, interviews and assignments. Later portions will address professionalism, conducting an interview, teaching tips, the required text book and any other odds and ends.

1. Comparative Issues In
Education
Mr. Gleck Williams
gwilliams@mercyhurst.edu
814 397 7788
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2. Introductions
S 1. Name and major
S 2. Home town
S 3. Favorite Book

3. MAKING A DIFFERENCE
S TEDDY STALLARD STORY

4. Expectations
S Groups of 4 or 5
S List of at least 5 expectations your
group may have
S 6 minutes

5. Expectations
00 06 00
5 59
Hours
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37
48
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6. Expectations
00 05 00
4 59
Hours
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26
37
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7. Expectations
00 04 00
3 59
Hours
15
26
37
48
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8. Expectations
00 03 00
2 59
Hours
15
26
37
48
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4 Minutes Seconds
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9. Expectations
00 02 00
1 59
Hours
15
26
37
48
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10. Expectations
00 01 00
0 59
Hours
15
26
37
48
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4 Minutes Seconds
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11. DONE

12. Syllabus
S Clearances
S 15 hours of Clinical
S Philosophy of Education
Framework
S Interview
S Cover Letter

13. Clinical
S 15 hours
S Log
S Dress
S Expectations

14. Clearances
S 1. Pennsylvania State Police Request for Criminal
Records Check (Act 34). Applies to individuals hired as
of January 1, 1986.
S 2. Department of Public Welfare Child Abuse History
Clearance (Act 151).
S 3. Federal Criminal History Record Information (CHRI)
in a manner prescribed by the Department of Education

15. Cover Letter
STo be included in portfolio
SWill be discussed in class
and given ideas

16. Interview
S Someone in the field of education of
your choosing
S Sample questions will be developed
in class
S Paper due summarizing interview
and general impressions
S More to come

17. Teaching Tips
SAll the time!!!!!!
SEasy to get me off task
with this on

18. Text Book
S Annual Editions:
Education 12/13
S Rebecca Evers

19. Odds and Ends
S Cell Phones
S Due dates
S Attendance
S Participation

20. Professionalism
S Define professionalism in with your
group and it pertains to education.
S 5 minutes

21. Professionalism
00 05 00
4 59
Hours
15
26
37
48
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2
3
4 Minutes Seconds
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22. Professionalism
00 04 00
3 59
Hours
15
26
37
48
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2
3
4 Minutes Seconds
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23. Professionalism
00 03 00
2 59
Hours
15
26
37
48
1
2
3
4 Minutes Seconds
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24. Professionalism
00 02 00
1 59
Hours
15
26
37
48
1
2
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4 Minutes Seconds
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25. Professionalism
00 01 00
0 59
Hours
15
26
37
48
1
2
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4 Minutes Seconds
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26. DONE

27. Professionalism
S Discussion
S Hand out
S Assignment: Write a short about
the most unprofessional
experience you have personally
had or witnessed by a professional
educator.

28. Current Events
S Hmmm let talk?
S Starting looking…..