Subject: Assignment Results
From: Diane Hansford
Date: 29/10/2008 12:13
Message:
Dear Students, The assignment results for Assignment 2 and Assignment 3 will not be added to the SAKAI unit Gradebook, as there are some technical issues that will make this difficult. Therefore, the grade for your Online Test will be transferred to our master copy of your results and you will get your grade for Assignment 2 and Assignment 3 when these are returned to you after marking. Regards Di
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Thursday, October 23, 2008
EDUC193/293 Hungry Chickens 24/10/08
Subject: Hungry Chickens
From: Diane Hansford
Date: 24/10/2008 12:23
Message:
Dear Students,
I have just uploaded the model answer for the Hungry Chickens. I apologise for this
being put up today but I had some personal issues as well as work issues to deal
with yesterday.
If you consider that this has disadvantaged you in any way, please email me
immediately and I will respond. I am travelling today and will check my emails this
evening.
Regards
Di
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
EDUC193/293 Ass 2 compare and contrast 21/10/08
Subject: Assignment 2 - compare and contrast
From: Diane Hansford
Date: 21/10/2008 19:53
Message:
Dear Students, I have put some further links below that may help you to write your compare and contrast section of the essay. The first two are very detailed, so you will need to consider this information in light of the task and adapt it. <http://www.unc.edu/depts/wcweb/handouts/comparison_contrast.html> <http://essayinfo.com/essays/comparison_essay.php> The third link has a list of useful words that you could use in a compare and contrast essay. <http://www2.actden.com/writ_Den/tips/paragrap/compare.htm> A compare and contrast essay is asking you to discuss the similarities and differences of the topic. In this case, the topic is the children's readings, so you need to show what the similarities and differences are of the 6 readings. You will not have a lot of room to discuss this, so choose the most important points to compare and contrast. You may repeat something that you have said in one or more of the 6 reading analyses but you need to show the overall, general similarities and/or differences. Hope that this helps. Di
From: Diane Hansford
Date: 21/10/2008 19:53
Message:
Dear Students, I have put some further links below that may help you to write your compare and contrast section of the essay. The first two are very detailed, so you will need to consider this information in light of the task and adapt it. <http://www.unc.edu/depts/wcweb/handouts/comparison_contrast.html> <http://essayinfo.com/essays/comparison_essay.php> The third link has a list of useful words that you could use in a compare and contrast essay. <http://www2.actden.com/writ_Den/tips/paragrap/compare.htm> A compare and contrast essay is asking you to discuss the similarities and differences of the topic. In this case, the topic is the children's readings, so you need to show what the similarities and differences are of the 6 readings. You will not have a lot of room to discuss this, so choose the most important points to compare and contrast. You may repeat something that you have said in one or more of the 6 reading analyses but you need to show the overall, general similarities and/or differences. Hope that this helps. Di
Monday, October 20, 2008
EDUC193/293 Assignmetn 3 submission details 20/10/08
Subject: Assignment 3 - Submission Directions
From: Diane Hansford
Date: 20/10/2008 13:01
Message:
Dear Students, I know that some of you have asked how you are to submit Assignment 3 on 7 November. Please note: everyone MUST e-submit Part 2 of this assignment. The following are some options: 1. If possible, you should e-submit Assignment 3 as one complete document. To do this, you will need to complete the transcript from the workbook and then scan each page as an image and place these images into your word document. 2. If you do not have a scanner available, you MUST still e-submit Part 2 of Assignment 3 via e-submission and then post to the Teaching and learning Centre as per any other assignment. You will need to print out a cover sheet from the assignment section online. If you have any queries, please email me direct. Regards Di
From: Diane Hansford
Date: 20/10/2008 13:01
Message:
Dear Students, I know that some of you have asked how you are to submit Assignment 3 on 7 November. Please note: everyone MUST e-submit Part 2 of this assignment. The following are some options: 1. If possible, you should e-submit Assignment 3 as one complete document. To do this, you will need to complete the transcript from the workbook and then scan each page as an image and place these images into your word document. 2. If you do not have a scanner available, you MUST still e-submit Part 2 of Assignment 3 via e-submission and then post to the Teaching and learning Centre as per any other assignment. You will need to print out a cover sheet from the assignment section online. If you have any queries, please email me direct. Regards Di
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
EDUC193/293 Further links in My Read 16/10/08
Announcement
| Subject | Further Links in MyRead |
|---|---|
| From | Diane Hansford |
| Date | 16/10/2008 11:39 |
| Groups | site |
Message
Have a look at these! http://www.myread.org/monitoring_guideposts.htm http://www.myread.org/guideposts_guided.htm
Di
EDUC193/293 My Read Website 16/10/08
Announcement
| Subject | MyRead website: ideas for Readers in the Middle Years (4 - 9) |
|---|---|
| From | Diane Hansford |
| Date | 16/10/2008 11:37 |
| Groups | site |
Message
The MyRead website supports teachers of underperforming students in the middle years (Years 4 – 9). If you go to the following website you will be able to access information that will help to develop your understandings about reading. http://www.myread.org/index.htm MyRead is based on the beliefs that: All students can be successful readers All teachers are teachers of reading Teachers make a difference Monitoring and assessment inform teaching and learning Teachers need a repertoire of flexible practices Underperforming readers: Who are they? What successful readers know and do How to get them there On the following webpage, you will find a series of links to practical strategies for helping readers in the Middle Years. http://www.myread.org/how.htm#guides NOTE: There is a section about Guided Reading for older readers as well. Di
EDUC193/293 Basic Lesson Plan 15/10/08
Announcement
| Subject | Basic Lesson Plan |
|---|---|
| From | Diane Hansford |
| Date | 15/10/2008 11:32 |
| Groups | site |
Message
Dear Students, Please find attached a Basic Lesson Plan that you can use for the 3 lessons for Assignment 3. I have also put this in the Unit Materials section, alongside the basic outlines for Modelled and Guided Lesson points that you can then embed in this lesson plan. Some of you have been worried about the need to put in timing, however, the teaching team have discussed this and agree that it is an aspect that you will need to develop. Therefore, we have left this in as part of the criteria but realise that for those of you who have not yet undertaken a professional experience that this may be difficult. Just have a go at this and use your comment sense. Regards Di
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EDUC193/293 Assignment 3 marking criteria 15/10/08
Announcement
| Subject | Assignment 3 - Marking Criteria |
|---|---|
| From | Diane Hansford |
| Date | 15/10/2008 07:37 |
| Groups | site |
Message
Dear Students, The Marking Criteria for Assignment 3 is attached to this announcement and also in the Unit Materials section. Regards Di
PLEASE DOWNLOAD THE CRITERIA FROM WITHIN SAKAI
Monday, October 13, 2008
EDUC193/293 final submission for assignment 2 13/10/08
Subject: Final Submission for Assignment 2
From: Diane Hansford
Date: 13/10/2008 20:39
Message:
Dear Students,
A number of you have been seeking clarification about the final submission of
Assignment 2.
Please note the following points:
1. Word limit = 2500 - 3500 Maximum (Do not go over the 3500). References are not
included in this limit.
2. You are allowed to tidy up your original submissions. You
can correct the spelling and grammar errors in your final collated
piece. However, you are not allowed to make changes to the content.
3. As for the headings, this is an essay format, and so, you should not
use dot points or headings. This means that you need to delete these
in the final version.
In the first example that we used, in the Hermit Crab, we did not use dot points or
headings, as this was set out like an essay. Sometimes in our model answers, we have
used headings and dot points, but this was because we were trying to point out the
ideas and emphasise what were the strengths and weaknesses for you. In your initial
6 submissions and postings, if you have put headings, this does not matter, BUT in
the final version, we want you to delete these.
4. You need to put this together as an essay; a brief introduction; a
body (with the 6 text descriptions) and a section which compares and
contrasts these readings as a short conclusion. The comparison and contrast section
can be the conclusion or you can add a short conclusion at the end of this section.
5. Don't forget you need to have a Reference List at the end and are expected to
include in-text references from Hill, and the e-reserve readings, to back up the
points you make.
I hope that this helps to clarify.
All the best with your assignment.
Di
Thursday, October 9, 2008
EDUC193/293 Leo the Lion Cub 10/10/08
Subject: Leo the Lion Cub
From: Diane Hansford
Date: 10/10/2008 09:06
Message:
Dear Students, I have attached the Leo the Lion Cub model for this week. Regards Di
PLEASE LOG ONTO TO SAKAI TO DOWNLOAD THE ATTACHMENT.
From: Diane Hansford
Date: 10/10/2008 09:06
Message:
Dear Students, I have attached the Leo the Lion Cub model for this week. Regards Di
PLEASE LOG ONTO TO SAKAI TO DOWNLOAD THE ATTACHMENT.
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
EDUC193/293 week 5 lecture 8/10/08
Subject: Week 5 Lecture - Emergent Readers + Lecture 7
From: Diane Hansford
Date: 8/10/2008 15:27
Message:
Dear Students, Originally, I had some difficulties uploading some of the files for Lecture 5. The Broadband sized files are not uploaded. I will put up the dial-up files as soon as possible and have now received the Lecture 7 files and will put these up today if time permits. The process is slow and if I am uploading from home, it takes forever! I hope that you are finding these useful and look forward to your feedback on this. All the best. Di
From: Diane Hansford
Date: 8/10/2008 15:27
Message:
Dear Students, Originally, I had some difficulties uploading some of the files for Lecture 5. The Broadband sized files are not uploaded. I will put up the dial-up files as soon as possible and have now received the Lecture 7 files and will put these up today if time permits. The process is slow and if I am uploading from home, it takes forever! I hope that you are finding these useful and look forward to your feedback on this. All the best. Di
Monday, October 6, 2008
193/293 Announcement#2 4/10/08
Subject: Resources for Modelled, Shared, Guided and Independent Reading
From: Diane Hansford
Date: 4/10/2008 18:49
Message:
Dear Students, Today, I uploaded a number of files into Unit Materials. Go to the heading Weekly Tasks and you will see links to Weblinks (with a file Websites for Planning) and Modelled, Guided and Independent Reading (with files on lesson sequences for Modelled and Guided Reading. Have a look at the websites as there are a number of excellent resources here to help you with your planning for Assignment 3. Regards Di
From: Diane Hansford
Date: 4/10/2008 18:49
Message:
Dear Students, Today, I uploaded a number of files into Unit Materials. Go to the heading Weekly Tasks and you will see links to Weblinks (with a file Websites for Planning) and Modelled, Guided and Independent Reading (with files on lesson sequences for Modelled and Guided Reading. Have a look at the websites as there are a number of excellent resources here to help you with your planning for Assignment 3. Regards Di
193/293 Announcement 4/10/08
Subject: Date for Posting on Blog
From: Diane Hansford
Date: 4/10/2008 09:19
Message:
Dear Students, Assignment 2.4 Leo the Lion Cub was due on 3 October. You were then expected to post to your blog not later than Monday midday. However, in NSW Monday 6 October is a holiday, and so, for those of you who are travelling for this long weekend, we will allow you to comment on your group's blogs by Tuesday 7 October midday. Therefore, students in other states should be aware that some students in your groups may not comment until this date. Regards Di
From: Diane Hansford
Date: 4/10/2008 09:19
Message:
Dear Students, Assignment 2.4 Leo the Lion Cub was due on 3 October. You were then expected to post to your blog not later than Monday midday. However, in NSW Monday 6 October is a holiday, and so, for those of you who are travelling for this long weekend, we will allow you to comment on your group's blogs by Tuesday 7 October midday. Therefore, students in other states should be aware that some students in your groups may not comment until this date. Regards Di
Friday, October 3, 2008
EDUC193/293 Text Levels: Easy - Instructional - Hard 3/10/08
Subject: Text Levels: Easy - Instructional - Hard
From: Diane Hansford
Date: 3/10/2008 12:11
Message:
Dear Students, A number of you have been concerned about the different percentages which relate to Easy, Instructional and Hard texs. In Clay's text An Observation Survey of Early Literacy Achievement, 1993:23, she states: an easy text is 95% -100%; an instructional text is 90% to 94% and a hard text is 80% to 89%. In the EDUC 193/293 Workbook on page 10, we put easy as 96% and above; instructional as 90% - 95% and Hard as 85% to 89%. These percentages came from Max Kemp's work. As you can see above, different authors use slightly different percentages. What is most important for you to remember is that when analysing a piece of text you need to consider ALL aspects of the reading. While the percentage tells you one thing, it can sometimes be inaccurate and you may need to look at the sources of information such as syntax to get an accurate picture. In the attached file, of Michael reading the Dandelion, you can see that although this comes out as a Hard text, if ignore the changes he makes to the tense, then this reading is not a hard text. For the purpose of Assignments 2 and 3, you should use the percentages that are in Clay to avoid confusion. Regards Di
PLEASE GO TO SAKAI AND DOWNLOAD THE ANNOUNCEMENT ATACHMENT
From: Diane Hansford
Date: 3/10/2008 12:11
Message:
Dear Students, A number of you have been concerned about the different percentages which relate to Easy, Instructional and Hard texs. In Clay's text An Observation Survey of Early Literacy Achievement, 1993:23, she states: an easy text is 95% -100%; an instructional text is 90% to 94% and a hard text is 80% to 89%. In the EDUC 193/293 Workbook on page 10, we put easy as 96% and above; instructional as 90% - 95% and Hard as 85% to 89%. These percentages came from Max Kemp's work. As you can see above, different authors use slightly different percentages. What is most important for you to remember is that when analysing a piece of text you need to consider ALL aspects of the reading. While the percentage tells you one thing, it can sometimes be inaccurate and you may need to look at the sources of information such as syntax to get an accurate picture. In the attached file, of Michael reading the Dandelion, you can see that although this comes out as a Hard text, if ignore the changes he makes to the tense, then this reading is not a hard text. For the purpose of Assignments 2 and 3, you should use the percentages that are in Clay to avoid confusion. Regards Di
PLEASE GO TO SAKAI AND DOWNLOAD THE ANNOUNCEMENT ATACHMENT
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
EDUC193/293 Assignment 2: marking criteria
Subject: Marking Criteria - Assignment 2
From: Diane Hansford
Date: 2/10/2008 12:39
Message:
Dear Students,
I have uploaded a Marking Criteria file to the Unit Materials, Assignment section.
Please refer to this when compiling your final compilation for Assignment 2. I have
also attached this to this announcement.
Regards
Di
PLEASE LOG ON TO SAKAI TO DOWNLOAD THE PDF THAT ACCOMPANIES THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.
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