Wichita State University

College of Education

Course Syllabus

Fall 2008

CI 413E Pre-Student Teaching: Secondary English/Language Arts (2 credit hours)

Section 10607

Faculty Member: Peggy Jewell Ed. D.

119 Corbin

Campus Box 28

Wichita, Kansas 67260-0028

Office Hours: Tuesday and Wednesday 9:00 – 12:00 or by appointment

Telephone: (316) 978 – 6933

Email Address:

Weather Cancellations: Call 978 – 6633 (select 2) to obtain information on weather

Related class cancellations. Unless the University is officially

Closed or the printed class schedule indicates, class will be held.

Course Description: CI 413E is a field experience that allows students to spend an extended period of time in an appropriate classroom setting working with a cooperating teacher to plan, implement, and assess instruction aligned with state and/or district standards. S/U grading.

Prerequisites: CESP 433, CI 423/CI 424, CI 317, CI 427; concurrent enrollment in CI 454E

Textbook(s) and Related Materials:

Student membership in the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE)

An 80-page, spiral lined notebook

Major Topics: Each guiding principle, associated with a major topic, is addressed and assessed in this course.

Major Topics / Guiding Principles from the Unit Conceptual Framework*
Professionalism and Reflection (PR) / Human Development and Diversity (HDD) / Connection of Teaching and Experiences and Assessment (CTA) / Technology (T) / Content Knowledge, Pedagogical Content Knowledge, and Alignment with Standards (CKS) / Collaboration ©
Reflective Practice /

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Collaboration with School Personnel and Students /

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Effective Instruction /

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Instructional Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation /

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Professionalism and Collegiality / X / X
Communication / X / X / X / X
Curriculum Integration / X / X / X / X / X
·  http://webs.wichita.edu/depttools/DeptToolsMemberFiles/coedean/revisedCF_2_24_03.pdf

Program Goals Addressed:

The graduate will:

a.  display the behaviors of a reflective professional practitioner who seeks opportunities to grow professionally.

b.  foster collegial relationships with others (e.g., school personnel, parents, and agencies in the larger community) as an advocate for students’ learning and well-being.

c.  understand and apply legal and ethical concepts related to professional conduct.

d.  compile and maintain important educational information in order to share with the school and community.

In planning and implementing instruction, the graduate will:

a.  understand and apply major developmental principles and theories.

b.  assess prior knowledge, skills, attitudes, and beliefs of diverse student populations.

c.  use appropriate instructional techniques for a variety of learning styles, modalities, and intelligences.

d.  select, use, and evaluate a variety of appropriate instructional approaches, formats, materials, and technologies.

e.  assess student progress using formal and informal assessment strategies to ensure (1) the continuous intellectual, emotional, social, and physical development of the learner, and (2) the achievement of specified outcomes.

f.  Demonstrate knowledge of the central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structures of the disciplines s/he teaches and makes these aspects of subject matter meaningful to students.

In managing the educational environment and experiences, the graduate will:

a.  evaluate and implement developmentally, culturally, and ethically appropriate

classroom management strategies.

Learner Outcomes

Course Outcomes

/ Related Assessment / Guiding Principle from Unit Conceptual Framework / WSU Program Goals and KSDE Professional Education Standards
The student will be able to identify and evaluate alternate strategies for organizing the classroom. / Reflective Journal
Clinical Experience / CKS, CTA, PR / Standard 1 – 13
The student will be able to identify and evaluate alternate strategies for managing the classroom. / Reflective Journal
Clinical Experience / CKS, CTA, PR / Standard 1 – 13
The student will be able to identify and assess how instructional strategies can be modified to meet needs. / Reflective Journal
Clinical Experience / CKS, CTA, PR, HDD, T / Standard 1 – 13
The student will be able to apply the employment process and complete certification requirements. / Reflective Journal
Clinical Experience / PR / Standard 1 – 13
The student will be able to identify the budget process used by classroom teachers. / Reflective Journal
Clinical Experience / PR, C / Standard 1 – 13

Course Assignments:

1.  Attendance

2.  Hand-Written Reflective Journal with Analysis

3.  Planning, implementation, and reflective evaluation of a Practice Teacher Work Sample.

For detailed information on these assignments, see the end of this syllabus.

Grading: The course grade will be S/U. An S will be given upon successful completion of the above requirements.

Please NOTE: A grade of S is required for placement in student teaching.

Course Focus: This course will focus on three primary issues in the teaching of Secondary English/Language Arts in today’s schools:

1.  the relationship among the various teaching disciplines/areas (interdisciplinary approach)

2.  the need to reach every learner in the school population (diversity and exceptionality)

3.  the need to acknowledge the global perspective of today’s world (technology)

These issues should be examined, addressed, and assessed in every course assignment.

Course Requirements:

Attendance: Attendance in school each assigned day that school is in session (other days as needed – advanced notice will ALWAYS be given) from beginning of assignment through Friday, December 12, 2008. Irregular attendance will result in the immediate withdrawal from the placement and the campus-area course. Please note days on which you are absent in your journal with a brief explanation.

It is your responsibility to notify the school and your cooperating teacher on days when you will not be at your school assignment.

Reflective Journal: Entries should be made at a minimum of twice a week during the entire period that you are in the school. The journal should be hand written in a spiral, lined notebook. Each entry should be dated. Concentrate on insights that will enable you to successfully complete the course objectives for CI 413E and CI 454E. Your primary concern is reflective thought; do not worry about mechanics or spelling.

When the assignment in the school is completed, you are to write a reflective analysis for the journal. Are there specific themes that you see emerge from your journal? If so, are they positive or negative? What actions might you take based on these themes? Attach the analysis to the front of the journal. Both are due no later than Friday, December 5, 2008 in 119 Corbin.

Collaboration: Planning, implementation, and evaluation of a Practice Teacher Work Sample, as outlined in the syllabus for CI 454E, requires active, productive collaboration with your cooperating teacher, school personnel, and students.

Policies

Academic Honesty: A standard of honesty, fairly applied to all students, is essential to a learning environment. Students abridging a standard of honesty must accept the consequences; penalties are assessed by appropriate classroom instructors or other designated people. Serious cases may result in discipline at the College or University level and may result I suspension or dismissal. Dismissal from a College for academic dishonesty constitutes dismissal from the University. (WSU Student Code of Conduct)

Special Needs: ADA: If you have a physical, perceptual, psychiatric/emotional, medical, or learning disability that may impact your ability to carry out assigned course work, contact the Office of Disability Services (DS), Grace Wilkie Annex, room 173. (Voice/TDD 978-3309). ODS will review your concern, confirm your disability, and determine, with you, what accommodations are necessary. All information and documentation of your disability is confidential and will not be released by ODS without your written permission.

Educational Materials Resource: Book fine policies are in effect for any materials checked out from the Library Resource Center (LRC) at the Joyce Focht Instructional Support Center (USD 259), 412 Main, Wichita, Kansas. All materials must be returned and fines paid at the LRC by this semester’s Study Day before a grade for CI 413 will be recorded. NOTE: At the time of check out at the LRC, you will be asked to give your name, WSU student identification number, and identify the appropriate WSU course and instructor’s name.

Tornado Warning: It is WSU policy that all classes and activities on campus be suspended when the City of Wichita is included in an officially declared tornado warning. Seek appropriate shelter for the duration of the warning.

Incomplete Course: Failure to participate in course activities or complete assignments precludes an “incomplete” extension. An incomplete extension is reserved for health and emergency situations.

CI 413E Assignment Checklist

Assignment / Due Date / Completion
Attendance
Reflective Journal and Analysis / December 5, 2008
Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation of a PTWS / November 24, 2008