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California State University, NorthridgeLiberal Studies 300: Gateway Experience for Pre-Credential StudentsFall 2010Gateway Website: <: Dr. Ian Barnard ()Office Hours in ST 834: T 3:30-4:30 p.m., TR 1:15-1:45 p.m., and by appointmentEmail Office Hours: ian.barnard@csun.eduIntroductionWelcome! This course is an introduction to the academic and professional requirements for a Liberal Studies pre-credential major. It engages you with an overview of the nature of the subject matter areas represented in Liberal Studies and the connections between academic disciplines and the California Content Standards. Within this context, you will develop and build on skills and strategies for lifelong learning. The course focuses on the elements required for success in integrating subject matter knowledge from multiple disciplines in preparation for a career in teaching. You will deepen your understanding of the required subject matter areas (English language arts, mathematics, science, history/social science, child development, visual and performing arts, health, and physical education) in the context both of their university-based curriculum and of the Academic Content Standards and State Curriculum Frameworks for grades K-6. You will also learn and practice research and technology skills required for teachers. Student Learning OutcomesYou willdiscover more about your own learning practicesexpand your intellectual curiosityexplore the role(s) of a liberal arts education for informed participation in societylearn skills and strategies for university successlearn strategies for self-reflection and self-examinationunderstand that disciplines have specific ways of constructing knowledgeunderstand the connections among subject matter coursework, the California Content Standards, and disciplines develop your understanding of pedagogical content knowledgeintegrate knowledge across the subject matter areas.Required Texts(Texts marked * are available for purchase or rent at the Matador Bookstore)Course Readings. (Available for purchase at ASAP or for download at the Gateway website)Keats, Ezra Jack. Peter’s Chair. *Lowry, Lois. The Giver. *Ma, Liping. Knowing and Teaching Elementary Mathematics. 2nd ed. *Grade Distribution4 Subject Matter Assignments (10 % each):40% Research Project:20%Final Reflection:15% Other Assignments, Participation, and Attendance25%A+AA-B+BB-C+CC-D+DD-F99-100%93-98%90-92%87-89%83-86%80-82%77-79%73-76%70-72%67-69%63-66%60-62%0-59%The Subject Matter Assignments allow you to more fully consider issues raised in readings and classroom discussions and demonstrate technological competence. If you turn in any of these assignments late without prior permission from me, I will lower the assignment grade by one letter grade for each week or part of a week that the assignment is late. You will receive a specific prompt for each assignment.The Research Project will take you through the research process, from developing a topic to constructing an argument. The project is designed to help you hone your skills in all the stages of the research process (e.g., framing a topic, library and online research skills, finding and evaluating sources, writing an annotated bibliography and detailed outline, citation), no matter what your experience or level of proficiency is when you begin the course. The research project should prepare you to be an effective researcher both in your work as a student and as a future teacher. If you turn in either the annotated bibliography or the outline late without prior permission from me, I will lower the grade for that assignment one letter grade for each week or part of a week that the assignment is late. See the Gateway website for further information about the research project.The Final Reflective Essay serves as the final examination and will allow you to synthesize materials from across the disciplines and throughout the course.Other Assignments, Participation, and Attendance include participation in class discussions and other in-class activities, group presentations, homework assignments, self-directed activities – most of them web-based – that cut across the subject areas, internet searches, Moodle discussion posts, a tentative thesis for your research project, and research exercises. I will evaluate these assignments on a credit/no credit basis--in class we’ll discuss criteria for earning credit on them. I do not award credit for late assignments. Since this is a discussion-based course, I expect you to read/view all assigned texts carefully and critically, and participate vigorously in class discussions, including small group activities and online activities. Obviously you need to be prepared for class in order to participate effectively, and you cannot participate effectively if you miss class, arrive late for class, or leave class early. I expect you to attend all class meetings. If you miss more than four in-person class meetings, your final course grade will be adversely affected due to your inability to participate effectively in the class. Each tardy counts as half an absence.How to Post Assignments on Moodle:On the CSUN home page click on “myNORTHRIDGE PORTAL” and then select “Moodle”Log onto Moodle and then select this class It’s your job to check that you have posted correctly. Note that Moodle email is sent to your CSUN email account. If you don’t check this account, be sure to forward your CSUN email.Course PoliciesDisability Issues: Please see me early in the semester if you require academic accommodations based on a documented disability.Email: I usually acknowledge all email messages within 24 hours. If you email me but don’t get a response, I haven’t received your email. Feel free to email me concerning any questions you have about the course or about your work. Be sure to include a salutation, signature, and appropriate subject heading in your email message. Do not email your assignments to me for feedback; I’d be happy to discuss your work with you in person.Recording Of Classes: I do not allow recording of class sessions without my permission.Plagiarism: Plagiarism is a contested and context-specific topic. We will discuss effective ways of using sources and issues around plagiarism in class.Tentative ScheduleINTRODUCTIONS/FRAMEWORKS /CONNECTIONSTuesday, 8/24/10introduction to the coursediscuss syllabusin-class writingintroduction to California Standardsworking with MoodleStandards pollHomework:browse the California Standards for grades K-6post a paragraph on Moodle in which you comment on what you find interesting, surprising, problematic, or pleasing about the Standards. Refer to at least two different subject areas and make specific references to the Standards you are discussing. Due: 11 a.m. on 8/26/10Thursday, 8/26/10discuss StandardsYouTube introductionswatch and discuss short film or videodiscussion topics: perspectives and disciplinesHomework:respond to at least three colleagues’ Moodle posts by 11:59 p.m. on 8/27/10; each response should ask questions about and/or critique and/or comment on and/or further develop your colleagues’ observations. Engage your colleagues; don’t write empty responses. Don’t respond to the same colleagues as everyone else Tuesday, 8/31/10discuss Moodle responsesassign Content Standards collaborative presentationsintroduction to Montaigne and hooksCalvin and Hobbesdiscussion topics: critical thinking; what does it mean to be an “educated” person? what is the value of a “liberal” education? why teach? life-long learning strategiesdiscuss reading strategiesHomework:read articles by Montaigne and hooksThursday, 9/2/10discuss readingsassign Subject Matter Assignment: EducationHomework:work on your Subject Matter Assignment: Educationread your assigned Content StandardsTuesday, 9/7/10continue discussion of Montaigne and hooksmeet with Content Standards presentation collaboratorsassign Research Project and topicsHomework:post a draft of your Subject Matter Assignment: Education on Moodle by 11 a.m. on 9/8/10read your group members’ drafts by 11 a.m. on 9/9/10bring your laptop to class or print out your group members’ draftsbring your Visual and Performing Arts Content Standards to classThursday, 9/9/10workshops on Subject Matter Assignment: Educationwork on Research Paper topics and research strategiesread Visual and Performing Arts Content StandardsHomework:complete Research Exercise A and bring artifact to classbring a work of art to class post your revised Subject Matter Assignment: Education on Moodle by 11 a.m. on 9/14/10VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTSTuesday, 9/14/10collaborative presentation on Visual and Performing Arts Content Standardsmuseum walkdiscussion topics: what is art? the creation of meaning in art; critical thinking in the artsassign Subject Matter Assignment: Visual and Performing ArtsHomework:complete Research Exercise B and bring your quiz summaries to classbring an arts review to classThursday, 9/16/10view and discuss performancediscuss sample arts reviewsHomework:work on research for your Research Projectpost your tentative research question and rationale on Moodle by 11 a..m. on 9/20/10; respond to two colleagues by 11 a.m. on 9/21/10 (each response should consist of a series of at least four questions; do not respond to the same colleagues as everyone else)Bring your laptop to class or a copy of Eisner’s articleTuesday, 9/21/10in-class reading: Eisner, “Three Rs Are Essential, but Don't Forget the A -- the Arts”discussion topic: why is art an important part of the curriculum?Homework:read English Language Arts Content StandardsENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTSThursday, 9/23/10collaborative presentation on English Language Arts Content Standardsdiscussion topics: introduction to literary analysis; why study/read literature? English anxietypoetryintroduction to readings for next week and Subject Matter Assignment: English Language ArtsHomework:read The GiverTuesday, 9/28/10discuss The GiverHomework:complete Research Exercise C and bring your evaluations to classbring Peter’s Chair to classThursday, 9/30/10continue discussion of The Giverintroduction to picture booksread and discuss Peter’s ChairHomework:read articles by Morrison, Martin, and Bakerpost Subject Matter Assignment: English Language Arts on Moodle. Post position paper by 11 a.m. on 10/4/10; respond to at least three colleagues by 11 a.m. on 10/5/10 (don’t respond to the same colleagues as everyone else)Tuesday, 10/5/10discuss compositiondiscuss readingspunctuation exerciseHomework:read Mathematics Content StandardsMATHEMATICSThursday, 10/7/10collaborative presentation on Mathematics Content Standardsdiscussion topics: Math anxiety; Math in everyday lifeThe Math CurseMath diagnosticHomework:read assigned chapters from MaTuesday, 10/12/10discuss readingdiscussion topic: profound understandingassign collaborative Ma presentationsmid-semester evaluations of courseHomework:read assigned chapters from Mapost your tentative thesis for your Research Project on Moodle by 11 a.m. on 10/14/10Thursday, 10/14/10discuss readingwork on collaborative Ma presentationsindividual conferences on tentative theses for Research ProjectHomework:work on collaborative Ma presentationsTuesday, 10/19/10collaborative Ma presentationsindividual conferences on tentative theses for Research ProjectHomework:read Science Content Standardsread Sciences reading (details to follow)SCIENCEThursday, 10/21/10collaborative presentation on Science Content Standardsdiscussion topics: what is science? what is the scientific method?discuss readingHomework:work on research for your Research Projectread Science reading (details to follow)Tuesday, 10/26/10assign Subject Matter Assignment: Sciencescience experiment or case studyHomework:complete Research Exercise D and bring your self-assessment sheet and one result page to class (stapled together)bring the sources for your Research Project to classThursday, 10/28/10PowerPoint tips and videodiscuss mid-semester evaluations of coursework on Research Project (use of sources and Works Cited)review prompt for annotated bibliography for Research ProjectHomework:read History-Social Science Content Standardspost your Subject Matter Assignment: Science on Moodle by 11 a.m. on 11/2/10HISTORY-SOCIAL SCIENCETuesday, 11/2/10collaborative presentation on History-Social Science Content Standardsdiscussion topic: how we know what we know in the social sciencesmap activity (?)Homework:read “Why History Matters”bring three copies of your annotated bibliography draft to classThursday, 11/4/10discuss readingworkshops on annotated bibliographiesHomework:read Jamestown materials (?)post your annotated bibliography on Moodle by 11.a .m. on 11/9/10Tuesday, 11/9/10Jamestown activities (?)work on Subject Matter Assignment: Visual and Performing Arts Homework:post your Subject Matter Assignment: Visual and Performing Arts on Moodle by 11 a.m. on 11/15/10review prompt for Research Projectwork on your Research ProjectThursday, 11/11/10HolidayTuesday, 11/16/10work on Research Project (outline, introduction, conclusion)Homework:read Health and Physical Education Content StandardsHEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION Thursday, 11/18/10collaborative presentation on Health and Physical Education Content Standardsdiscussion topics: why is PE important? principles of “New PE” the relationship between physical well-being and learning; competition, marginalization, and discriminationwatch and discuss No More DodgeballHomework:dress for PE!work on your Research ProjectTuesday, 11/23/10Pathogen Attack gamedebriefingdiscussion topic: critical thinking in health decisionsintroduction to case studyHomework:read case studycomplete Research Exercise E and bring printout to classThursday, 11/25/10HolidayTuesday, 11/30/10discuss case studycourse evaluationHomework:post a draft of your Research Project on Moodle by 11 a.m. on 12/1/10read your group members’ drafts by 11 a.m. on 12/2/10bring your laptop to class or print out your group members’ draftsSYNTHESISThursday, 12/2/10group workshops on Research Projectapply Research Exercise E to Research Project draftsdiscuss Research Project presentationscourse synthesis/rupturediscussion questions: knowledge, interpretation, and meaning across the disciplines; applying critical thinking and creativity to problem-solving; what does it mean to be an “educated” person?; life-long learning strategiesHomework:post your revised Research Project on Moodle by 11 a.m. on 12/7/10 (introduction, outline, conclusion, and annotated bibliography)prepare for your Research Project presentationbring party supplies?Tuesday, 12/7/10party?Research Project presentationsassign final reflectionHomework:post your final reflection on Moodle by 11 a.m. on 12/14/10 ................
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