Unit+1+Materials

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This document (above) offers the general instructions for Unit 1.

A Professional Development System to Support All High School Reform Initiatives Article

This document (above) is the first article that we'll share. Pay close attention to the 23 items listed near the end of this document.

The following document (below) contains the Unit 1 Discussion Question. Please open and review before reading the article. Feel free to answer each item according to your personal views as they are not graded based on a common point-of-view. When finished, please add the document to the discussion board. Additionally, please review your peers documents.



Sync Point Discussion Activity In this activity you will participate in a discussion with the other members of your study group regarding the key concepts considered in this unit. > >
 * 1) Print the rubric your facilitator will use to provide feedback for your participation in sync point discussion activities. Save this rubric for reference for these activities throughout the course.
 * 2) Close the "print" window.
 * 3) You will be notified when your facilitator has posted a topic for this discussion. You cannot complete this activity until he/she has done so. Be sure to check your "Inbox."
 * 4) Open the discussion group by clicking on "Course Resources" menu on the top left of the screen and select "Discussion."
 * 5) On the discussion page, select the "Sync Point" discussion group and look for your facilitator's posting for Unit 1.
 * 6) You must **post a response** to your facilitator's topic and either **reply** to the postings of others, or ask them questions. If you choose, you may start a new, related topic to discuss a specific concept in more detail. A study group discussion is a key element of the course and much can be learned from participating. Part of your grade will be based on the quality and frequency of your participation in these discussions.
 * 7) Return to this discussion frequently to monitor the discussion and add your inputs. Bear in mind that the quiz at the end of the unit will in part be based on this discussion.
 * 8) Close the browser window to return to the course.