Assignment+3+-+Prominent+Researcher

Choose a key thinker/researcher in language education (broadly conceived) and write a concise 8-10 page paper (double spaced) that describes the contribution of this person to the field of language education. A list of possible people will be provided and we will have a sign up sheet so that prominent figures are not duplicated. In your paper, provide: In addition, create a representation of your “prominent researcher” using alternative sign systems – art, music, film, drama, poetry, rap, etc.
 * C. PROMINENT RESEARCHER PAPER AND PRESENTATION (30%) **
 * A compelling introduction, including the personal and professional reasons you chose this person as the focus of your paper;
 * A brief biographical sketch (no more than ½ page)
 * A synthesis of key areas of scholarship, research and **specific** contribution to the field;
 * The controversies that surround the work of this scholar; and
 * Implications for your own work and/or the work of other literacy researchers; and

You can find a list of prominent researchers here! But if you find someone who is not on the list - just ask me about him/her!

Use at least 5 sources for the paper, with a minimum of 4 written by the person you are profiling. Also, prepare a short handout and bibliography (one page double sided) and a **10 minute** class presentation. Create an innovative way to present what you’ve learned about your prominent researcher and present your artistic representation.

Due November 10

Presentations November 3 & 10

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rfLutC-cbXdNTxcF3Q5p-fcusLQBKCSoSzKNUQwAz0Q/edit || Nov 10 || [] || Nov. 10 || [] || Nov. 10 ||
 * Name of student || Researcher they will study || Date of presentation ||
 * Cannon,Sarah Elizabeth || bell hooks
 * Christianson,Christine Jeanette || Michael Foucault || Nov. 3 ||
 * Kocher,Brady Robert || deci and ryan[[file:Deci and Ryan.pptx]] || nov. 3 ||
 * Liebfreund,Meghan Daugherty || [[file:Sulzby presentation.pptx]] || Nov. 3 ||
 * Mattingly,Amy Wade || Dr. Richard Allington || Nov. 10 ||
 * Moran,Clarice Makemson || Louise Rosenblatt || Nov. 10 ||
 * Nesheim,Nicole Elizabeth || Donald Leu || Nov. 3 ||
 * Pendleton,Melissa Joy || Gunther Kress || Nov. 3 ||
 * Pittman,Pamela Kay || Lev Vygotsky
 * Scott,April Arletha || Lesley Morrow [[file:Morrow Handout.pdf]] || Nov. 10 ||
 * Spring,Mark Jeremy || John Dewey [|www.johndeweycreedandcareer.weebly.com] || Nov. 10 ||
 * Watson,Tanya Elaine || James Britton