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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.INTRODUCTION TO EDUCATION COURSE SYLLABUSThe syllabus course calendar and other attending documents are subject to change during the semester in the event of extenuating circumstances.Course Prefix:EDF 1005Section #:1755Credit Hours:Three CreditsCo-requisites:NonePre-requisites:NoneDay, Time and Campus:Tuesday/Thursday11:00AM - 12:15PMSeminoleModality:Face to FaceProfessor:Dr. DupouxOffice Hours:PostedClick here to enter text.Office Location:St. Pete GibbsTE 105BOffice Phone:727-341-4296Email Address:MyCoursesACADEMIC DEPARTMENT: College of EducationDean:Kimberly Hartman, Ph.D.Office Location & Number:Tarpon SpringsBB 101Welcome to EDF 1005COURSE DESCRIPTIONThis course is an introduction to the development and organization of the American educational system and profession. It examines professionalism requirements, the historical and philosophical foundations of education and the structure of schools. 47 contact hours, plus 15 hours of field experience under the supervision of a K-12 public school teacher certified in-field. This requires completion of a criminal offense review form as a condition for participation in the field experience component of the course. A student who has a criminal background precluding him or her from observing in a classroom will not be able to complete the field experience and will not receive credit for this course.MAJOR LEARNING OUTCOMES1. The student will survey the professionalism required of a K-12 teacher by:a. Demonstrating effective oral and written communication skills, including digital literacy, for the field of education.b. Examining the attributes and ethical standards of highly effective professional educators and their positive impact on students and communities.c. Determining how one’s personal values, interest and experience may influence the teaching and learning in diverse settings through reflective practice.d. Recognizing requirements for educator preparation certification, as well as career options in the field of education.2. The student will analyze the historical and philosophical foundations of education.by:a. Identifying current and historical trends, events, issues, and individuals who have influenced school curricula and the development of school systems.?b. Examining key educational philosophies and their influences on education, as well as the impact on personal learning experiences.?c. Explaining the relationship between schools and society, including addressing social justice issues.?3. The student will explore the structure of schools by:a. Describing the legal foundations of education, student and teacher rights, governance structure and legal trends.b. Identifying the impact of current economic dynamics on local, state and federal funding sources for education.c. Exploring effective inquiry-based strategies for incorporating high-order and probing questions that challenge student thinking promote discussion and elicit possible misconceptions.d. Recognizing strategies to engage diverse student populations; including exceptionalities, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation/identity, religion, language background and socioeconomic status.4. The student will participate in field experience by:?a. Observing for a minimum of 15 hours of field experience in a K-12 school setting.?b. Examining current teaching practices, educational settings and school environments through structured observational learning.c. Submitting appropriate documentation of observation hours.REQUIRED TEXTBOOK(S), RESOURCES AND MATERIALSRequired Textbooks Textbook(s)Required: For this course, you will be required to purchase?Introduction to Teaching: Making a Difference in Student Learning, 2nd edition, 2017. Hall, Quinn and Gollnick from Sage Publications, Inc.You have 2?purchase options?for the bookInteractive E-book Stand-Alone - ISBN: 9781506340012?Value Pak Bundle includes physical book and?Interactive E-book -?ISBN: 9781506340081?*There is also a free 2-week trial for the E-book to help students who may not?be able to?purchase the textbook materials on the first day of class.*?Use this link? scroll down to find?chapter 1 and chapter 2 under Sample Chapters and Material. From there, you may?read the first two chapters of the book.This site explains how to use the Sage publisher resources.? using E-books?must?have access to the E-books?during class sessions.?Students using eBooks must have access to the eBooks during class sessions.Supplemental MaterialResources: Internet is required for this course.??Throughout the course, websites, videos and other required readings will be posted to MyCourses.? Participants will also be required to locate additional journal articles, books, educational videos, and documents, etc.?Materials: Students must have access to a scanner or cell phone camera to submit Field Experience records.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.Access to a video camera and microphone will be necessary for specified assignments.The instructor of this course frequently uses smart boards, ELMOs, power point, digital media, and web based resources to disseminate information and engage preservice learners and students.If you are experiencing technical challenges in the course, first review the information and the technical support solutions site at? Desk Hours?- Subject to changeDaily - ?7 A.M. to MidnightEmail:onlinehelp@spcollege.eduPhone: (727) 341-4357? ? ? ? ? ?(727) 341-HELPAll?work must be submitted in a format compatible with Microsoft Word (e.g.: .doc, .docx, .rtf) The college has a free version of office 2016?for students to download. Here is a link to a tutorial on how to obtain it.? Supplies may vary depending on assignments.COURSE REQUIREMENTS & EXPECTATIONSSchool Based Hours Course RequirementsThis course requires 15 hours of observation/participation in an appropriate classroom setting as approved by the Office of School Partnerships.All information for school-based field experience hours is located in the Field Experience Module under Course Contents in MYCOURSES.? This course requires 15 hours of observation/participation in an appropriate classroom setting as approved by the Office of School Partnerships. The Office of School Partnership will set up your field experience placement. You must be fingerprinted by the school district where you will be completing your 15 classroom observation hours.? Each school district has its own fingerprinting policy and procedures that must be followed exactly for you to be placed in a school.? There is a fee for fingerprinting for which the student is responsible (usually around $65 - $70) and you must initiate the process during the first 10 days of the course.? Each element of the field experience process is explained in detail in the Field Experience Module in MYCOURSES. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY!The following Field Experience?components must be completed by the date and time set forth in the course calendar:Applications and Disclosure online surveys due: 8-21-17Journals and Signature Sheets due: 11-30-17*20 bonus points will be awarded if the journal and signature sheet are turned in 2 weeks or more before the posted noon deadline*.*10 bonus points?will be awarded if the journal and signature sheet are turned in 1 weeks or more before the posted noon deadline*.IMPORTANT NOTE: If for any reason you do not think you can meet these deadlines, or feel that you will not pass the fingerprint screening for placement in a classroom, please withdraw from this class, and complete the fingerprint screening this semester and enroll in the class next term.? Tuition will not be refunded after the official refund date for the semester.College of Education Disclosure Form?Pursuant to SPC Board Rule 6H-23-4.72, criminal background checks must be conducted on all teacher candidates prior to beginning their school based experiences. Students are required to submit fingerprints and consent to a local, state, and national background check and pay the associated fee as determined by the local school district. The school district conducting the background check will receive information on all records, including juvenile, that have been sealed, expunged, or where adjudication was withheld. Passing a federal criminal background check is a requirement for teacher certification and school-related employment. SPC Board Rules require all students to complete the Student Disclosure of Background Information each semester they enroll in courses with school-based hours, also students are required to report any changes to their Student Disclosure of Background Information within 48 hours of the event. Florida Law requires that all criminal arrests and convictions (*) must be reported, even if you have been told by a judge or attorney that you do not have to report your record because it was sealed, expunged or occurred when you were a minor. Failure to disclose anything on this form that may be revealed through a criminal background check is grounds for dismissal from the College of Education and/or St. Petersburg College.If you are enrolled in this class and want to start the fingerprinting process before the semester starts, please contact Sherri Kent-Roberts, Office of School Partnership, for information on the correct process for fingerprinting.?Starting this process early is encouraged only with her guidance.?Sherri Kent-RobertsKentRoberts.Sherri@spcollege.eduLiaison to Office of School PartnershipCollege of Education727-341-4659Attendance RequirementsOnline?- If you do not post a discussion, complete the focus questions AND complete a quiz, you will be marked absent for that module. If you miss two or more modules, you will be administratively removed from the class after the 60%?mark of the semester.??If you are not going to be able to log in to the course for one module or more, you need to notify the instructor. Students will be considered not in compliance with the attendance policy for this course if they?have more than two absences during the semester.Face-to-Face or Blended?– Students are expected to attend each class session. If a student misses more than two classes for a once-a-week class or four classes for a twice-a-week class during the semester, they will be withdrawn from the course. If the student is tardy to the class three times, it will be counted as an absence from class.COLLEGE ATTENDANCE POLICY?Instructors will verify that students are in attendance at least once each week during the first two weeks of class.? Students classified as “No Show” for both of the first two weeks will be administratively withdrawn.Immediately following the 60% point of the term, each instructor will verify which students are actively participating in class as defined in the course syllabus.? Students classified as not meeting the criteria for active class participation will be administratively withdrawn with a “WF”. Students will be able to withdraw themselves at any time during the term.? However, requests submitted after the 60% deadline will result in a “WF”. Students and instructors will automatically receive an e-mail notification to their SPC email whenever a withdrawal occurs.Dropping the CoursePLEASE CHECK THE?COLLEGE CALENDAR?for the last day to drop this course.It is the responsibility of the student wishing to withdraw from the course to do so by the withdrawal date.??Any student wishing to withdraw from the course?must do so him/herself online?in the MySPC student login?area found at? well as notify the instructor. ?All students registered in the course after the withdrawal date will receive a grade as outlined in?this syllabus.?Students who abandon the course or do not withdraw themselves by the withdrawal date?are subject to receive a grade of F.??By SPC Policy (enacted February 2005), student cannot withdraw from a course after the withdrawal deadline.??If this is your third time taking the course, you cannot withdraw from the course. (State of?Florida regulation)ALL Course Assignments - Due by?*NOON (12 PM)*?on due date stated on course calendar.* Assignments labeled with an (*) denote required assignments that must be passed at 70%.ModulesEach module has a combination of quizzes, discussion—postings if online, and focus areas of the module. (See individual assignments for specific breakdown of points.)You?are allowed?one?submission of the quiz and focus?assignments.Students should?follow the due dates on the Course Calendar. The due time is?*NOON*?on the due date.Projects should reflect the quality and integrity of?college level work.Failure to successfully submit an assignment by the due date and time will result in a zero.Students who turn in work that is not his/her?own or does not follow the college's academic honesty policy will receive a zero for that assignment or will fail the course and are subject to further disciplinary action.Assignments and activities are subject to change at the instructor’s discretion. Pay attention to the 'News' area on the Homepage of this course when you first log in.1. Online QuizzesStudents have?two hours?to complete each?open note/open text/open lesson quiz?of 20 multiple choice questions worth 20 points.?Once you click on the quiz the timer begins.?You cannot save and go back to finish it later.The quiz will cover material from?the textbook, lessons, links and linked videos. Read the contents of the lesson first to be able to access the information in the allotted time. You need to use the material and statistics provided in the textbook and lesson for the answers and not rely on other sources of information found on the Internet.Once you submit the quiz, it will be automatically graded. You may go to the grades tab to see your score.?(The?"Start Here"?quiz?requires 100% for the entire course to open for your viewing).You have one attempt at all quizzes except the "start here" quiz.This course is points based.??Each quiz question is worth?1 point.*Feedback will be available AFTER the due date/time for 48 hours. You may go to "submission review" and dropdown to the specific quiz*.?Here is a tutorial on how to access the quiz and review it.??. DiscussionsThere?are?Discussion Topics?and or Scenarios?worth 10 points.Online?courses will conduct?discussions on the discussion board in MYCOURSES.?Face-to-face or blended?courses will conduct discussions in the classroom and online, as posted.?If you fail to?use proper grammar, punctuation and spelling in the postings, points will be deducted. There is a spell check available to you in the discussion area of MYCOURSES.You must follow the instructions for each discussion and be thorough to receive full credit.?Please be respectful of others' opinions. Remember, you are training to be an education professional!Complete the postings and?replies as requested for each module. The points will be divided up depending on how many postings and replies are required for the module. Points will be deducted?if?you fail to:follow the instructionsverbally participate in the face-to-face discussiondon't add crucial informationuse enough detail in supporting your remarks3. Focus Assignments?Each assignment is?worth 20 points.Face-to-Face and Blended classes may do this work in the classroom.At times, groups may be created as several focus assignments are tied together to create larger projects.?If you?fail to use?complete sentences with correct grammar and spelling, points will be deducted.???Written assignments will be graded for content, insight, thought, thoroughness,?grammar and spelling.??You may submit?only one submission?(there are no do-overs).?It is the student's responsibility to read the instructor's comments after an assignment has been graded.Two of the written assignments are tied to the General Knowledge Test in which a passing score is required for entry into a College of Education in the state of Florida.4. Field Experience = 50 pointsStudents who do not complete ALL parts of the field experience (see below) will NOT pass this course.?(See the?“Field Experience” folder located under the?MYCOURSES Table of Contents)Scoring for Field Experience is as follows: Field Experience Component Completed by Deadline Application & Disclosure Surveys?10 pointsTeacher Signature Sheet?10 pointsField Experience Journal?30 points possible5. Midterm and Final Activity = 50 pointsMidterm - Creating, Delivering, Taking, Grading?a Quiz (30 points)Final? - What I Learned - Iterated through art (20 points)Grading ScaleA 731-812 and completes "Start Here" module and all parts of the Field Experience requirementsB 650-730and completes "Start Here" module and all parts of the Field Experience requirementsC? 568-649?and completes "Start Here" module and all parts of the Field Experience requirementsD 487-567?and completes "Start Here" module and all parts of the Field Experience requirementsF 486?& below?or fails to?complete "Start Here" module or all parts of the Field Experience requirementsThe following section is for upper division College of Education students:UCC Assignments: Teacher candidates must demonstrate UCC competencies and earn a ‘C or above (at least 75%)’ on all UCC assignments [FEAP, ESOL, FSAC, Reading Competencies (RC), and Additional Element] in order to successfully pass the course.??FEAP Assignment Rubrics: In addition to a ‘C or above’, a teacher candidate must also earn a ‘minimum’ score on the line item of the rubric for assignments aligned to FEAP standards. 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.Teacher candidates 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 above.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 OUTLINEStudents should follow the MyCourses?Course Calendar?for due dates. All of the?due dates for each assignment in the modules and the field experience components are listed in the course calendar and are due by?NOON (12 PM). Modules should reflect the quality and integrity of?college level work. Points will be awarded based on the quality of the submission.Only one?submission of each written assignment?is allowed.A student who?does not?submit a module or a part of a module?by the due date will receive a 0 for the un-submitted part(s).??No work will be accepted after the deadline for the assignment.Failure to successfully submit an assignment by the due date and time will result in a zero.Students who turn in work that is not their own or does not follow the college's academic honesty policy will receive a zero for the assignment and possibly fail the course.Pay attention to the MyCourses 'News'?area on the Homepage of this course when?you first log in for class announcements.?EDF 1005 Introduction to EducationModuleTopics/ActivitiesAssignmentsPoints?Face-to-Face Meeting8/15 & 8/17Read SyllabusRead AddendumsRead Chapter 1:?Becoming a TeacherSee Course Calendar in MyCoursesReview Instructor Information PageReview & Start Field Experience Project:Read this NOW for Upcoming School Board Assignment due in Module 8*20 bonus points will be awarded if the journal and signature sheet are turned in 2 weeks or more before the posted deadline below.*10 bonus points will be awarded if the journal and signature sheet are turned in 1 week or more before the posted deadline below.*Placement Request Application (read requirement in Field Experience folder)Introduce Yourself (in class)20Start Here?ModuleDue 8/21NoonTake “Start Here” Quiz (Take until you earn 100% on this quiz for the rest of the class to open. These points are not added into your final total, but must be completed.)32Application & Disclosure10Module 1Meetings8/22 &8/24Module 1 Assignments Due 8/23 NoonIn Class Discussion: What do Teachers Make? 20Focus: Ethics?of the Teaching Profession 20Chapter 1 Quiz20Module 2Meetings8/29 &8/31Read Chapter 2:Today's StudentsModule 2 Assignments Due 8/30, NoonIn Class Discussion: English Language Learners20Focus (Quiz): Gender Articles20Chapter 2 Quiz 20Module 3Meetings9/05 &9/07Read Chapter 3:Addressing Learners' Individual NeedsModule 3 Assignments Due 9/06, NoonIn Class Discussion: Differentiated Instruction & Inclusion20Focus (Quiz): Cultural Diversity and Inclusion 20Chapter 3 Quiz20Module 4Meetings9/12 &9/14Read Chapter 4:The Social Context of Schools Module 4 Assignments Due 9/13, NoonIn Class Discussion: Social Constructs Facing Teachers20Focus (Quiz): GK Prep20Chapter 4 Quiz20Module 5Meetings9/19 &9/21Read Chapter 5Families and CommunitiesModule 5 Assignments Due 9/20, NoonIn Class Discussion: The Poet Inside You 20Focus: School Choice 20Chapter 5 Quiz20MidtermNo Meetings 9/26 & 9/28Midterm ActivityDue 9/28, NoonCreating Quiz Questions10Delivering - Taking - Grading20Module 6 Meetings10/03 &10/05Read Chapter 6:History of Schools in the United StatesModule 6 Assignments Due 10/04, NoonOnline Discussion: Discussion: Who's Who in U.S. Education20Focus (Quiz): School Video 1770 – 189020Chapter 6 Quiz20Module 7Meetings10/10 &10/12Read Chapte7: Developing a Philosophy of Teaching and LearningModule 7 Assignments Due 10/11, NoonIn Class Discussion: Which Philosophy is for you20Focus: Relevant Philosophies20Chapter 7 Quiz20Module 8Meetings10/17 &10/19Read Chapter 8: Organizing and Financing Schools for LearningModule 8 Assignments Due 10/18, NoonIn Class Discussion: School Funding20Focus: School Board Meeting20Chapter Quiz 820Module 9Meetings10/24 &10/26Read Chapter 9: The Law as it Relates to Teaching and LearningModule 9 Assignments Due 10/25, NoonOnline Discussion: Education Court Decisions/Amendments 20Focus: Mis/Mal/Non-feasance20Chapter Quiz 920Field ExperienceNo Meeting11/01ActivityWorking on Field Experience Journal0Module 10Meetings11/07 &11/09Read Chapter 10: Standards, Curriculum, and AccountabilityModule 10 Assignments Due 11/08, NoonOnline Discussion: CPALMS Lesson Idea20Focus: VAM and Merit Pay Debate20Chapter Quiz 1020Module 11Meetings11/14 &11/16Read Chapter 11: Managing the Classroom and Student BehaviorModule 11 Assignments Due 11/15, NoonOnline Discussion: Educator Alternatives20Chapter Quiz 1120No Meeting11/21Due 11/21 NoonNo MeetingFocus: GK Prep Verification Tutoring in Module 1120Field ExperienceNo Meeting 11/28Complete Field Experience Activities0Due 11/30NoonNo MeetingField Experience Journal (Field Experience Folder) 30Due 11/30 NoonNo MeetingTeacher Signature Sheet (Field Experience Folder)10Due 12/05 NoonFinal Project: What I Learned - Iterated through Art20Total Points812Uniform Core Curriculum AssignmentsNot applicable in lower division courses ................
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