EDUC 1301: Introduction to the Teaching Profession Fall ...

EDUC 1301: Introduction to the Teaching Profession Fall 2012 2:30-3:45 Tuesdays & Thursdays

Instructor: Judy Sander, Ph.D.

Office: UC 209 Office Phone: 903 223 3037 Email: Judy. Sander@tamut.edu

Introduction to the Teaching Profession is designed to introduce the student to teaching as a career choice. This course will examine student diversity within American public schools and changes in American society that have influenced schools. The field experience component will include 16 hours of structured observations in public schools [This is a State of Texas requirement as well as a class requirement].

TEXTBOOKS

Two required textbooks:

APA Reference Kauchak, D., & Eggen, P. (2011). Introduction to teaching: Becoming a professional (4th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson. Modale, S. & Patton, S. B. (editors). (2001). School: The story of American public education. Boston, MA: Beacon Press.

ISBN

Cost

0-13-701232-2 $133.33

0-8070-4221-8 $24.00

ASSISTANCE ? Each student is encouraged to contact the instructor for assistance with any class-

related problem. ? Use email to facilitate speedy communication between student and instructor. ? Students' grades and concerns are very important! To discuss grades or concerns make

an appointment or come by during office hours. The best way to make an appointment is via email. ? Disability Accommodations Students with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations through the A&M Texarkana Director of Student Services by calling 903-223-3062.

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EVALUATION: Each student will be evaluated on the quality at which each student meets the student learner outcomes. Test scores, project scores and correct grammar and spelling will be evaluated.

1 page review of each of the sections of School the Story of American Public Education [ 4 total] Reflective Journal [ public classroom observations: 8, two-hour events] 14 quizzes, one after the completion of discussion of each chapter from Introduction to teaching: Becoming a professional (4th ed.)

Total Possible Points for Course

Points

25 pts. each

10 pts. each

10 pts. Each 140 total pts. 320

Incomplete Grades:

Final Grade: Final course grades are based on the percentage of points earned out of the total points possible. Course grade will be assigned based on the following scale:

A

90-100 %

B

80- 89%

C

70- 79%

D

65- 69%

F

0-64%.

Note: failure to maintain confidentiality of field experiences will result in a failing grade; and failure to maintain academic honesty will result in a failing grade.

This course in NOT complete until all assignments have been completed.

STUDENT LEARNER OUTCOMES (SLO)

The Student Learner Outcomes include three components: 1) content, 2) professionalism, and 3) technology. The SLOs are aligned with the State of Texas Educator Standards for Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities EC-6, Generalist EC-6, English as a Second Language EC-12, Special Educators EC-12, and Technology Application Standards for all beginning teachers.

Content SLOs Through course and/or field-based activities and assignments, students will demonstrate the ability to identify, define, describe, and explain...

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1. legal and ethical responsibilities of teachers and the essential characteristics of professionalism in teaching.

2. historical, philosophical, and theoretical perspectives that have shaped American education.

3. the organization and major educational governance structures of American schools. 4. how legal system at the federal and state, and local levels influences education. 5. changes in society, in the American family, and in students that influence school

success. 6. how diversity including gender, exceptionalities, and cultural diversity, influence

learning. 7. elements of effective teaching for diverse learners. 8. how schools address the learning needs of English Language Learners and exceptional

students. 9. elements of effective classroom management. 10. elements of a positive learning environment and explain how it contributes to learning. 11. different definitions of curriculum, explain how curriculum and instruction are related,

and identify different forces that influence the curriculum. 12. the process of assessment, and explain how it promotes student learning. 13. standards and explain how assessment, standards and accountability are related.

PROFESSIONALISM SLOs

The following professionalism SLOs are infused throughout the course. They are aligned with (1) the Texas Code of Ethics and Standard Practices and (2) the Council for Exceptional Children Code of Ethics. See Professionalism on the course web site.

? Evaluation of professionalism will be based upon, but not limited to, the instructor's observation of the student's attendance records; interactions during class and online activities; email interaction; response to feedback; interaction within collaborative projects and discussions; reflections; quality of written and oral communications; and/or interactions during field experience.

? Upon completion of EDUC 1301 A&M-Texarkana students will demonstrate the ability to.... 1. appropriate attendance and promptness. 2. ability to meet deadlines. 3. positive, open attitude towards learning. 4. ability to utilize constructive feedback. 5. appropriate organizational skills. 6. appropriate collaboration skills. 7. emerging presentation skills. 8. growth as a reflective practitioner. 9. respectful attitude toward instructor and other students.

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10. appropriate grammar, articulation and speech patterns. 11. understanding of the principles represented in IDEA. 12. understanding of the critical issues and ethical considerations in special

education (i.e., labeling, confidentiality, collaboration, etc.,) 13. professional and ethical behaviors during field experiences. 14. professional and ethical behaviors throughout the semester.

TECHNOLOGY SLOs The following technology SLOs are infused into the learning opportunities throughout the course. Upon completion of EDUC 1301 A&M-Texarkana students will demonstrate the ability to.... 1. email 2. word processor to produce quality written documents. 3. software to produce quality classroom diagrams [visual representation of one of the

classrooms you will visit]. Attached to observation 1 4. Internet to research resources for educators [ a webpage source to support teaching

your observed in a classroom. Print version attached to observation 3

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

Basic Requirements 1. Attend all class sessions and actively participate in class.

2. Follow procedures and guidelines announced in class and/or posted on course web site.

3. Demonstrate knowledge of content student learner outcomes.

4. Demonstrate growth toward the technology student learner outcomes.

5. Complete sixteen hours of Field Experience and participate in class discussions.

6. Complete the book review.

7. Complete the all chapter quizzes.

8. Demonstrate growth toward professionalism student learner outcomes.

9. Conduct oneself in a professional and ethical manner throughout the semester [Jeans are not appropriate dress for observations in the classrooms; look like a teacher].

See Professional Ethics & Standards, Academic Honesty, Professional Behavioral Outcomes, and Professionalism on the course web site.

Class Participation and Learning Environment Class Participation Students are expected to attend all classes, to be on time, and attend for the full class.

? The university policy for an Administrative Drop (See university catalog.) will be implemented when a student is absent four times (Based on the class meeting 2/week). This may impact a student's financial aid (Contact the financial aid office.).

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? Having more than three tardies and/or leaving class early will accrue, and therefore count as an absence.

? If a student chooses to miss a class, as an adult learner, the student is responsible for o notifying the instructors via course web site email, o all course announcements, o covering the material addressed in class independently, and o obtaining notes from a peer.

? Students are responsible for all course announcements. These may be stated in class, via course email, or posted on the course web site.

? Students are expected to check the course web site daily.

Learning Environment ? No cell phones or beepers in class!

? No text-messaging during class.

? Conduct yourself in a manner that is not distracting to your peers.

? Be respectful of other students and the instructor.

? Recognize that arriving late or leaving class early is a distraction to your peers!

? Students may NOT bring children to class.

? Students are responsible for reading, understanding, and following the A&MTexarkana Code of Conduct.

Professional Ethics and Standards

? All field experiences and the reports are highly confidential! Reports cannot be used for any other course. The nature of the field experience can NOT be discussed outside of this course! A breach in the confidentiality of these field experiences or reports may be grounds for a failing grade in the course. See Professionalism and Field Experience on the course web site.

? Professional dress (No JEANS OR SWEATSHIRTS), language, and behavior are expected in all field experiences. Failure to present yourself professionally may result in being dropped from the course or in being required to repeat the field experience.

? Positive collaborative professional behavior is expected throughout the semester. ACADEMIC INTEGRITY o Academic honesty is expected of students enrolled in this course. Cheating on examinations, unauthorized collaboration, falsification of research data, [includes falsification of field experience documentation], plagiarism, and undocumented use of materials from any source constitute academic dishonesty and may be grounds for a grade of `F' in the course and/or disciplinary actions. For additional information, see the university catalog. o Students are responsible for reading and understanding the A&M-Texarkana Policy on Academic Integrity.

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Learning Opportunities and Assignments ? Assignments are due by the specific deadline (time & date) announced in class or stated

on course calendar! o The instructor retains the right to modify these deadlines as deemed necessary. Changes will be announced in class, via email, or posted on the course web site; therefore, all students are expected to meet those deadline changes. o The required assignments will be submitted electronically through the course web site by the designated deadline. o Late work (anything that does not meet both the time & date deadline) will be assessed a penalty (10% of the assignment's total point value, for each calendar day the item is late).

? As prospective teachers, all students will be expected to meet performance criteria associated with grammar, spelling, and sentence structure. For specific guidelines go to Professionalism on the course web site.

Book Review ? Students are required to read "School: The Story of American Public Education" edited by S. Mondale and S.B. Patton.

Field Experience

? Students are required to complete sixteen hours field experience in the public school settings. The field experience will include eight, 2 hour observations with follow up class discussions.

Schedule:

School, The story of American and Public Education

Aug. 28 & 30 Sept 4 & 6

Introductions & Foreward & Introduction of

School, The story of American and Public Education

Part One1710-1900, The Common School

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Sept 11 & 13

Part Two: 1900-1950, As American as Public School, from School Due: 1 page review of Part One

Sept 18 & 20

Part Three: 1950-1980 Separate and Unequal Due: 1 page review of Part two, Feb. 8 Due: Observation and Written documentation Kindergarten

Sept 25 & 27

Part Four: 1980-2000 The Bottom Line Due: 1 Page review of Part 3

New Text: Introduction to Teaching by Kauchak and Eggen

Oct. 2 & 4

Chapter 1 Do I Want to Be a Teacher Due: 1 Page review of Part 4, Feb 22 Due: Observation and written documentation Primary grade [1 or 2] Quiz chp. 1

Oct. 9 & 11

Chapter 2 Developing as a professional Quiz chp. 2

Oct. 16 & 18

Chapter 3 Changes in American Society: Their Influences on Today's Students Quiz chp. 3 Observation and written documentation due: Middle Elementary [Grade 3 or 4]

Oct 23 & 25

Chapter 4 Student Diversity: Culture, Language, and Gender Quiz chp. 4

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Oct 30 & Nov. 1 Nov. 6 & 8 Nov. 13 & 15 Nov. 20 & 22 Nov. 27 & 29

December 4 & 6 Dec. 11 & 13

Chapter 5 Student Diversity: Development Ability, and Exceptionalities Due: Observation and written documentation Upper Elementary [Grade 5 or 6] Quiz chp. 5

Chapter 6 Education In the United States:

Historical Roots Skip, we covered in School

Chapter 7 Educational Philosophy: The Intellectual Foundations of American Education Observation and written documentation due: Middle School [Grade 7 or 8] Quiz chp. 7

Thanksgiving Vacation

Chapter 8 The Organization of American Schools Due: Observation and written documentation High School [Grade 9 or 10 any subject] Quiz chp. 8 Chapter 9 Governance and Finance: Regulating and Funding Schools Due: Observation and written documentation High School [grade 11 or 12 any subject] Quiz chp. 9

Chapter 10 School Law: Ethical and legal Influences on Teaching Due: Observation and written documentation Special Needs [any grade level or grouping] Quiz chp. 10

Chapter 11 The School Curriculum in an Era of Standards and Accountability Chapter 12 Creating Productive Learning Environments: Classroom Management Quiz chps. 11 & 12

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