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ST. PETERSBURG COLLEGECOLLEGE OF EDUCATIONThe mission of the Education Community is to prepare future educators who will promote lifelong learning and empower diverse communities.COURSE SYLLABUSSCE 3030Science MattersThe syllabus course calendar and other attending documents are subject to change during the semester in the event of extenuating circumstances.Course Prefix:SCE 3030Section #:3669Credit Hours:2Co-requisites:Pre-requisites:noneDay, Time and Campus:OnlineEnter TimeChoose an item.Modality:Online - Weekly participation is required for attendance. Participation in this course is defined as posting to the discussion board or submitting an assignment.Professor:Meg Delgato, PhDOffice Hours:M, T, W, Th11:00am – 2:00 pmOffice Location:St. Pete GibbsTE 105-DOffice Phone:727-341-4422 Cell: 727-543-5629 Text is an easy way to reach me.Email Address:Delgato.Meg@spcollege.eduACADEMIC DEPARTMENT: College of EducationDean:Kimberly Hartman, Ph.D.Office Location & Number:Tarpon SpringsBB 101COURSE DESCRIPTIONThis course is designed to promote an awareness of how teachers can engage teenage students in learning and make science matter to them. Course topics include readings and discussions pertinent to Next Generation Sunshine State Standards, and/or Common Core State Standards and pedagogy for teaching science. A central theme of the course is the connections between fields of science, and applications to modern life. Class activities will provide opportunity for students to review and explore topics from biology, physical science, astronomy, ecology and earth science. The course addresses specific Next Generation Sunshine State Standards, and/or Common Core State Standards and pedagogy pertinent to the discipline and required for certification, and will serve as a fundamental science content review in preparations for teaching, and for taking Florida Subject area exams, as well as exploring the fundamental concepts of science literacy for all students.MAJOR LEARNING OUTCOMES AND COURSE OBJECTIVES1. The student will reflect on the meaning of science literacy and the movement toward teaching for science literacy by: a. Reflecting on the scholarly literature on the status of science literacy for different segments of the American population in current and historic times. b. Writing a paper elaborating on the impact of science instruction on science literacy, and pedagogy that promotes advancement of student achievement. 2. The student will evaluate the middle school science content objectives appropriate to students who will be involved in teaching in the clinical setting by: a. Writing a sample lesson plan and instructional materials based on state objectives. b. Demonstrating mastery of the science content objectives on an exam. c. Presenting a lesson in class. 3. The student will construct science teaching techniques that engage students and foster a positive attitude toward learning science by: a. Practicing verbal and nonverbal patterns and habits that convey genuine enthusiasm for science and for students. b. Describing patterns and strategies that help students develop pride in their work. c. Practicing language patterns and management strategies that respond to a student’s misbehavior while respecting the student’s dignity. d. Reflecting on instruction procedures that foster positive achievement for all students, including appropriate English for Speaker of Other Language (ESOL) Strategies. 4. The student will evaluate research in science education by: a. Evaluating science education research based on their classroom observations and effective teaching techniques. b. Becoming familiar with state and national goals in science education by joining National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) and Florida Association of Science Teachers (FAST). c. Investigating the trends in science education at the middle school and high school levels.REQUIRED TEXTBOOK(S), RESOURCES AND MATERIALSRequired Textbooks Textbook(s)Required: Hazen, R. M., & Trefil, J. (2009). Science Matters: Achieving Science Literacy; 9780307454584Recommended: Chalk & WireChalk & Wire is a requirement for all COE students enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program and for all EPI students; there are no C&W assignments in this course..Students using eBooks must have access to the eBooks during class sessions.Supplemental MaterialResources:Materials:Library: Technology is an essential tool for receiving and developing instruction. Students are expected to reference MYCOURSES continuously to assure all current content for class has been accessed. Additionally students are expected to be familiar or familiarize themselves with PowerPoint presentation methods.The instructor of this course frequently uses interactive white boards, digital presentations, and web-based resources to disseminate information and to engage students.All work must be submitted in a format compatible with Microsoft Word (e.g.: .doc, .docx, .rtf)COURSE REQUIREMENTS & EXPECTATIONSSchool Based Hours (SBH) or Field Experience Hours (FEH) Course RequirementsThis course requires 0 hours of observation/participation in an appropriate setting as approved by the Office of School Partnerships. Any student who is registered for a course with SBH / FEH is required to complete the Survey Level Field Experience Placement Application via the survey link: ALL Course AssignmentsASSIGNMENTS (see MyCourses for details – drop boxes are located in the module the week the assignment is due)1. Paper: What is Literacy, Why is science taught? In addition to a platform for you to demonstrate an understanding of science literacy, this paper is to be used to demonstrate your writing skills. Your submission will be evaluated using a COE writing rubric. Please read the rubric prior to developing the paper. In addition to writing about what science literacy means and why students need to learn science, you should include personal information relating to events and or people who sparked your initial interest in science. You should also address your thoughts on your “mission” in the science classroom. Paper is to be 1200 – 1500 words in length.Please see additional information in Module 5. Drop box is located in Module 5.2. Multimedia (PowerPoint) Presentation on a selected Topic. Topics will be selected during the first week of class, and the PowerPoint will be due in week 10. While you may use content found in PowerPoints and other resources provided in the class shell or from the Internet, the PowerPoint you submit must be original work and include 10 slides that are designed to support class learning with regard to the topic you select. Each of the slides must include a tool to enhance learning (this can be a graphic, chart, photo or link to a resource – your call). The point of this project is to use the PP to create a tutorial on your selected topic that can be shared with the class as a review for the subject area exam. You may choose any content to share that is related to your topic that you feel is helpful for a review of the subject matter. PP will be submitted to Discussion Post in Module 10 Week 10.3. Quizzes/Exam (Performance on Science Content standards)*. There are 10 content-based quizzes (at 10 points per quiz) and cumulative final exam. Your average for these assessments must be 75% or above to earn credit in this class. Since students enter this course with a variety of science backgrounds, some areas of study will be more familiar than others. Your textbook provides a starting point; make sure you read each assigned chapter as well as any additional readings or tutorials that are supplied within the modules.4. Science Teaching Topic with Support Materials. This assignment must be supported by 1) a lesson plan using the COE Template (most current COE version is located in the COE Student Commons), 2) a PowerPoint to support delivery of content instruction, 3) a hand out for a related activity to be used to enrich the lessons, and 4) an assessment and grading instrument to check for class comprehension.If you do not have access to the COE commons, let me know. I will send you the COE lesson plan template.5. Discussion Posts – There are 10 posts required in the course (at 20 points per post). Please see syllabus and course modules for more information on the requirements for your posts including due dates. You will post and then be asked to respond to at least two other classmates. Your initial post will be due the Wednesday 11:59pm of the week we have a post, and your replies will be due by the following Sunday by 11:59pm. Grading rubric for Discussion Posts:Initial Post – 12 pointsInitial post addresses the question(s) or prompts associated with post directions 8pointsSpelling/grammar is correct2 pointsLength of posting meets requirements outlined in directions for the post (typically 2 – 3 paragraphs in length)2 pointsReply Posts – 8 Points Replies discuss responses to prompts (and avoid comments like “nice post” or “good job”)5 pointsResponses are included/length of responses are 1 – 2 sentences per response as appropriate2 pointsSpelling/grammar is correct 1 points List of Assignments:AssignmentPoint ValueDue Date by 11:59 pmPaper: What is Literacy? Module 5200Tuesday, February 16Multimedia PP on Selected Topic Module 10100Tuesday, March 23Science Teaching Topic w/ Support Materials Module 15200Tuesday, April 27Discussion Posts (10 posts @ 20 points each)200Check SyllabusQuizzes (10 quizzes @ 10 points each)100Check SyllabusFinal Exam200Tuesday, May 4 Grade Scale for COE (also located in the syllabus addendum):3000 & 4000 Level COE Courses90% – 100%A83% – 89%B75% – 82%C68% – 74%D (Repeat course)67% or lessF (Repeat course)UCC Assignments: Teacher candidates must demonstrate Uniform Core Curriculum (UCC) competencies and earn a 2 or higher for each indicator on all UCC assignments [FEAP, ESOL, FSAC, Reading Competencies (RC), Other Elements and Florida State Standards (FSS)] in order to successfully pass the course.??If the teacher candidate has not successfully demonstrated the UCC competency as stated above, he/she may have an opportunity (within the term) to work with the instructor to improve the understanding of the concept. The assignment must then be corrected and resubmitted, and will not receive a grade higher than a C.? In the event of cheating or plagiarizing, see BOT Rule 6Hx23-4.72 for consequences.Students in a degree program must upload into Chalk & Wire all FEAP, ESOL, and RC assignments (identified as Critical Reading Tasks) as denoted in the Uniform Core Curriculum Assessments table at the end of the syllabus.For courses with lesson planning:Adapting or modifying a lesson plan from an existing source (i.e., the internet) does not mean “copy and paste.”? It means that, if you use someone else’s intellectual property for this purpose, you may read through the given source for ideas, but then rethink and rewrite the idea in your own words with your own modifications to meet the needs of the assignment.? Anything adapted or used verbatim must be cited with credit given to the author(s).? This includes specific citations on all supplementary materials (i.e., assignment sheets, graphic organizers, checklists) that are not originally your work.? This applies to all COE lesson plans unless the instructor directly specifies otherwise.SYLLABUS STATEMENTS COMMON TO ALL COE SYLLABICOE SYLLABUS STATEMENTS Syllabus Statements student must read all topics within this syllabus and the content of the links.? If the student needs clarification on any items in the syllabus or linked statements, he/she should contact the course instructor.If you remain enrolled after the drop date this signifies that you agree to abide fully by the parameters set in this syllabus and any syllabus addendum.CALENDAR AND TOPICAL OUTLINENo assignments will be accepted after the last date to submit posted on the syllabus/calendar/MyCourses.Week #TopicsWeek 1Module 1Jan 11Take Practice Test (does not count for grade in course)Obtain textbook Science Matters by Robert Hazen. Check “To Do list in Module 1 week 1” for any other items to complete for the weekTake Practice Test and Post Introduction in My Courses - due Tuesday, Jan 19Week 2Module 2Jan 18Topic: Laws of MotionCheck “To Do list in Module 2 week 2” (in My Courses. For readings and tutorials) Quiz 1 and Discussion Post due Tuesday, Jan 26Week 3Module 3Jan 25Topic: Energy and Energy TransformationsCheck “To Do list in Module 3 week 3” (in My Courses for readings and tutorials) No discussion post or quiz this week. Start work on paper and PP.Week 4Module 4Feb 1Topic: Magnetism and ElectricityCheck “To Do list in Module 4 week 4” (in My Courses for readings and tutorials)Quiz 2 and Discussion Post due Tuesday, Feb 9Week 5Module 5Feb 8Topic: The AtomCheck “To Do list in Module 5 week 5” (in My Courses for readings and tutorials)Paper: What is Literacy, Why is science taught? Due Tuesday, Feb 16(No quiz or post due this week…) Drop box/additional information for paper is located in Module 5Week 6Module 6Feb 15Topic: Chemical BondingCheck “To Do list in Module 6 week 6” (in My Courses for readings and tutorials) Quiz 3 and Discussion Post due Tuesday, Feb 23 Week 7Module 7Feb 22Topic: Chemical Change and Chemical reactionsCheck “To Do list in Module 7 week 7” (in My Courses for readings and tutorials) Quiz 4 and Discussion Post due Tuesday, March 2Week 8Module 8Mar 1Topic: Nuclear Chemistry and PhysicsCheck “To Do list in Module 8 week 8” (in My Courses for readings and tutorials) Quiz 5 and Discussion Post due Tuesday, March 16Week 9Module 9Mar 8Spring Break March 7 – 14 College ClosedWeek 10Module 10Mar 15Topic: Astronomy (The Solar System & The Universe)Check “To Do list in Module 9 week 9” (in My Courses for readings and tutorials) Quiz 6 due (No post this week…) PowerPoint on Selected Topic assignment due by Tuesday, March 23Week 11Module 11Mar 22Topic: The Restless EarthCheck “To Do list in Module 10 week 10” (in My Courses for readings and tutorials) Quiz 7 and Discussion Post Due Tuesday, March 30Week 12Module 12Mar 29Topic: Earth CyclesCheck “To Do list in Module 11 week 11” (in My Courses for readings and tutorials)Discussion Post due Tuesday, April 6 (No quiz this week…)Week 13Module 13 Apr 5Topic: Cell Theory and the Ladder of LifeCheck “To Do list in Module 12 week 12” (in My Courses. For readings and tutorials) Quiz 8 is due Tuesday, April 13 (No post this week…)Week 14Module 14Apr 12Topic: The Code of Life (Genetics)Check “To Do list in Module 13 week 13” (in My Course for readings and tutorials) Quiz 9 is due Tuesday, April 20 (No post this week…)Week 15Module 15Apr 19Topic: Evolution Check “To Do list in Module 14 week 14” (in My Course for readings and tutorials) Quiz 10 and Discussion Post due Tuesday, April 27 Teaching Plan is also due Tuesday, April 27Week 16Module 16Apr 26Review and prepare to take examNOTE DUE DATE and TIME: Last Discussion Post is due Friday, April 30 by noon. (No quiz this week…)Week 17May 3Exam Week for SPC Exam opens Saturday, May 1, at 8:00 am and is due Tuesday, May 4, by 11:59 pmUniform Core Curriculum / Program Learning Objectives AssignmentsCourse PrefixAssignment TitleCWFEAPFSACESOLOEFSSSCE 3030Final Exam?N?9.4???SCE 3030Tests and Exams?N????1This course offers opportunities for students to engage with the following Universal Design for Learning (UDL) General Understandings and Essential Components (1.0s and 2.0s): Not mapped on UDL framework. ................
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